Clynn Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ok, so unfortunately there is no troll-away but there are a few things you can do when trolls hit the forum. 1) Don't get into it with them. I really can't emphasize this enough. You are dealing with someone who is either a) mentally unbalanced, or just looking for a fight. Either way, arguing is only going to encourage them. Think of it like raccoons. If you leave food on your back porch, even just a little, they're going to keep coming back looking for more. Cut them off cold turkey and eventually they'll get bored and go bother your neighbor. Also keep in mind that if a post gets deleted, any posts which quote the original post will also get deleted. 2) See it? Report it! When you report a post or topic that report goes to all three moderators. Chances are one of us will check our messages soon. The moderators are the only people able to make a meaningful response to troll-ness by either deleting the post/topic or banning the user altogether. In the end, you really can't argue with the person whose finger is on the button. One final note: Disagreeing with someone will not draw the ire of the moderators upon you. I for one love watching intelligent debate. Someone crosses the line into troll-ness when the attacks become personal or they are intentionally trying to upset people. Those are things I will not tolerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonamission Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 How do we report a troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you, great advice! You might want to also mention that private e-mails should also be ignored. Just a thought that might also be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you for addressing this. I did exacting as you directed yesterday when the troll re-surfaced. Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 How do we report a troll? If you look in the lower left hand corner of each post, there is a button labeled report. This will send all of the moderators an email about that post and give us a link to it so we can find it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will T Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I hearby officially promote you, and give you the title of: Queen Fiona the First (everybody knows it takes an ogre to kick the crap out of a troll) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I hearby officially promote you, and give you the title of:Queen Fiona the First (everybody knows it takes an ogre to kick the crap out of a troll) I love it. That's going in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I love it, Clynn! Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdagmcdonald Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm going off topic, but I'm new, and just wanted to know what pb'ing & sliming refers too.I've been reading some of the post, and I see people refering to this quiet a few times!! I was banded June 12, 2008 in Augusta, Georgia by Dr. Bagnato. My first fill date is July 28, 2008. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Kdag... here's a good explanation of it. Found it on another post on the forum.. When you slime, saliva builds in your mouth and you feel like you're going to throw up any second, until the burp comes, and the pressure is relieved. The slime is the build-up of the saliva. Sometimes when you PB, you do throw up a small amount, sometimes you just feel like you're going to until the burps come. Eating too fast causes them. Eating large bites that arent WELL chewed causes them. Some foods cause them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdagmcdonald Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Allcdngirl, thanks for that explanation & thank God so far it hasn't happened to me. I hope that it never does either!! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Okay Troll squasher...since you are a moderator, maybe you can answer a few questions.... I am assuming a troll is a negative person with nothing progressive to contribute (right?) how do you get the weight ticker into your log in name? how does my picture pop up? because it wont... thanks for being the teacher...Cara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Okay Troll squasher...since you are a moderator, maybe you can answer a few questions....I am assuming a troll is a negative person with nothing progressive to contribute (right?) how do you get the weight ticker into your log in name? how does my picture pop up? because it wont... thanks for being the teacher...Cara I've never done any of the weight tickers so I can't really help you there. If you use the search function of the forum there's been several topics about pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I've never done any of the weight tickers so I can't really help you there. If you use the search function of the forum there's been several topics about pictures. Here is the link for the weight loss ticker site: http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php When you have created your ticker, copy the text for pasting it on bulletin boards and forums, and paste it into your signature (go into the My Controls section and create a signature if you have not already done so.) I think there are more extensive instructions elsewhere under Forum Policies and Technical Help: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5317 :lb11: Hope this helps. Snowbird AKA The Queen Mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanieginaz Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thank you for addressing this.I did exacting as you directed yesterday when the troll re-surfaced. Cathy Cathy, thank you for sharing our success. I am getting banded on 9/12 and got a little nervous reading so many comments that people didn't lose the weight after banding. I want to live a different lifestyle and I appreciate you sharing your success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 [thanks Snowbird!! you are awesome... Cara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolittle Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ok, so unfortunately there is no troll-away but there are a few things you can do when trolls hit the forum. 1) Don't get into it with them. I really can't emphasize this enough. You are dealing with someone who is either a) mentally unbalanced, or just looking for a fight. Either way, arguing is only going to encourage them. Think of it like raccoons. If you leave food on your back porch, even just a little, they're going to keep coming back looking for more. Cut them off cold turkey and eventually they'll get bored and go bother your neighbor. Also keep in mind that if a post gets deleted, any posts which quote the original post will also get deleted. 2) See it? Report it! When you report a post or topic that report goes to all three moderators. Chances are one of us will check our messages soon. The moderators are the only people able to make a meaningful response to troll-ness by either deleting the post/topic or banning the user altogether. In the end, you really can't argue with the person whose finger is on the button. One final note: Disagreeing with someone will not draw the ire of the moderators upon you. I for one love watching intelligent debate. Someone crosses the line into troll-ness when the attacks become personal or they are intentionally trying to upset people. Those are things I will not tolerate. bump! I'd like to add one more thing,, If your getting private emails from other members that aren't very nice,, or harassing, or just plain mean and nasty,, please send them to the moderators via our private email. This type of harassment will not be tolerated either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlukemayes Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Here is the link for the weight loss ticker site:http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/ticker_designer.php When you have created your ticker, copy the text for pasting it on bulletin boards and forums, and paste it into your signature (go into the My Controls section and create a signature if you have not already done so.) I think there are more extensive instructions elsewhere under Forum Policies and Technical Help: http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5317 :lb11: Hope this helps. Snowbird AKA The Queen Mother thanks now i finally have a ticker. i didn't know how to do it b4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBe Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 bump! I'd like to add one more thing,, If your getting private emails from other members that aren't very nice,, or harassing, or just plain mean and nasty,, please send them to the moderators via our private email. This type of harassment will not be tolerated either. I just got a very disgusting email this morning from a member. I'd love to forward it on, but I log in from my BlackBerry and that makes it a bit more difficult. Granted, I wasn't upset by the message (it actually provided entertainment this morning while out at breakfast with friends as we passed around my blackberry laughing at this person's ignorance) - I simply do not believe this type of thing should be allowed. Who the heck would call a stranger a "c*nt"?!? Trashy, trashy. Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinlifedfw Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thank you for the information it will definitally come in handy!!! Also, I would like to add, the people doing the "poor me" bit are also people who start up some of the stuff that has been going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolittle Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 bump! I'd like to add one more thing,, If your getting private emails from other members that aren't very nice,, or harassing, or just plain mean and nasty,, please send them to the moderators via our private email. This type of harassment will not be tolerated either. It's getting to the point where were getting tired of the nasty games some of the members like to play with other members. It's getting old hearing the same stuff over and over,, like the "she started it or they started it". It's like school yard stuff! I'm going to say this again,, "IF YOUR GETTING HARASSING PM's OR SEE POSTS AIMED AT YOU,,,, DO NOT RESPOND! Copy it and send it to the moderators. If this doesn't come to a halt,, were going to have to take the shotgun approach,, both party's will be banded,, guilty or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 It's getting to the point where were getting tired of the nasty games some of the members like to play with other members. It's getting old hearing the same stuff over and over,, like the "she started it or they started it". It's like school yard stuff! I'm going to say this again,, "IF YOUR GETTING HARASSING PM's OR SEE POSTS AIMED AT YOU,,,, DO NOT RESPOND! Copy it and send it to the moderators. If this doesn't come to a halt,, were going to have to take the shotgun approach,, both party's will be banded,, guilty or not! I am glad the moderators will now finally stop this nonsense! I also hope the moderators will stop snarky, bi**hy behavior and attacks being allowed PUBLIC. this will stop both parties taking it further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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