Question for Shades:

[_Bach]

What is the definition of “trolling” for this board? Is there a rule against such undefined activity? And are “facts” not allowed here?

[_Res Ipsa]

if only Shades would, you know, post the rule of the forum somewhere.

[_Bach]

if only Shades would, you know, post the rule of the forum somewhere.

Not sure EA would agree w ya!!!

[_EAllusion]

I have not moderated any posts for trolling per se. I can say generally that in the case of needing to moderate posts in rapid succession, I tend to warn and explain why I take specific actions to that person. And if I did so in the case of someone who trolls, I would probably make it a point to specifically note to that person that it wasn't for trolling.

Terrestrial rules about blatant personal attacks, which in part is evidenced by patterns of behavior, apply to the Spirit Paradise forum, though. FYI.

[_Bach]

Ea, come on - just be a big boy forr once in your supposed authority and spell out why my facts I posts bothered you so much you became Juliann reincarnated? Still think you’re weak!!! But be strong enough to discuss w me!!!

[_EAllusion]

In keeping with the current board expectations, I cannot discuss the content of PM's. I will say that posts of yours have been moderated primarily for a pattern of blatant personal attacks, that you should refrain from doing that, and continuing to make that a predominant feature of your posting will likely result in being added to the moderator queue for preclearance of posts.

If anything, you've been given a wider latitude than would be typical because you make attacking moderators as a routine feature of this behavior. This probably produced more reluctance to respond than is warranted to avoid the possibility of bias. To others on the board I would apologize for that initial lapse in judgment. Erring on the side of caution is still erring.

[_Bach]

In keeping with the current board expectations, I cannot discuss the content of PM's. I will say that posts of yours have been moderated primarily for a pattern of blatant personal attacks, that you should refrain from doing that, and continuing to make that a predominant feature of your posting will likely result in being added to the moderator queue for preclearance of posts.

Just define the rules, my king. When others are free with calling others “idiots” etc ... and so much more, are you there on equal terms? Would rather you let truth flow!!!

[_EAllusion]

In keeping with the current board expectations, I cannot discuss the content of PM's. I will say that posts of yours have been moderated primarily for a pattern of blatant personal attacks, that you should refrain from doing that, and continuing to make that a predominant feature of your posting will likely result in being added to the moderator queue for preclearance of posts.

Just define the rules, my king. When others are free with calling others “idiots” etc ... and so much more, are you there on equal terms? Would rather you let truth flow!!!

The rule is no blatant or otherwise obvious personal attacks. This requires interpretation and traditionally has allowed people to occasionally insult one another, including calling someone an idiot from the time to time. Both the severity and frequency of the attacks are taken into consideration when deciding if a post needs to be moved. Generally speaking, routinely starting threads or entering them to make personally focused attacks will draw moderator attention.

Behavior that you were specifically warned about counts.

[_Dr. Shades]

Question for Shades:

That was actually three questions, but that's okay.

What is the definition of “trolling” for this board?

"Trolling" = Making posts not to add a fresh perspective or advance the dialogue but to anger or distract the readers. For example, posts about the number of posts other people make is classic trolling. As an aside, if names are named, then trolling can easily amount to a personal attack.

Is there a rule against such undefined activity?

Yes. Don't do it.

And are “facts” not allowed here?

That's correct. No facts are allowed here. Please don't post any.

[_subgenius]

That's correct. No facts are allowed here. Please don't post any.