The new "trolling" protocol...

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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 8:25pm
In an effort to make the pro and college forums more enjoyable around here we are going to try something out. A new forum called "The Basement" has been added to the boards. If you'd like to be a troll/jerk take it to the trolling forum.

The first time you troll in a thread outside of The Basement you will receive a troll warning. After your first warning you will start to receive troll points. After 2 troll points you will lose control over your avatar, user title and signature and be banished to posting only in the troll forum for a not-yet-determined amount of time.

Troll posts will be determined at the discretion of the moderating staff.
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Firad
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Dec 1, 2010 8:47pm
This should be interesting.
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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 8:47pm
Indeed.
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Dec 1, 2010 8:48pm
justincredible;583934 wrote:Indeed.

This.
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like_that
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Dec 1, 2010 8:52pm
When does this take in effect?
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wildcats20
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Dec 1, 2010 8:53pm
If you look at the Forums list it is listed with the Pro and College Sports.
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like_that
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Dec 1, 2010 8:56pm
So, can we report Capone's posts now, or only his posts starting from Dec 1 @ 8:25 pm? lol
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Dec 1, 2010 8:57pm
like_that;583950 wrote:When does this take in effect?

as of right now....the stuff before doesn't count.
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Dec 1, 2010 9:01pm
like_that;583961 wrote:So, can we report Capone's posts now, or only his posts starting from Dec 1 @ 8:25 pm? lol

Don't report the posts anymore. We'll see them.
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Dec 1, 2010 9:10pm
"Troll posts will be determined at the discretion of the moderating staff."


Patients running the asylum.
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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 9:11pm
Skyhook79;583998 wrote:"Troll posts will be determined at the discretion of the moderating staff."


Patients running the asylum.

What a troll thing to say. :)
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Dec 1, 2010 9:12pm
justincredible;583980 wrote:Don't report the posts anymore. We'll see them.

So you guys are going to check every post on every thread each day? A few weeks ago you mods were telling us you need help finding these type of posts, and now you don't need the help?
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Dec 1, 2010 9:13pm
like_that;584005 wrote:So you guys are going to check every post on every thread each day? A few weeks ago you mods were telling us you need help finding these type of posts, and now you don't need the help?

The decision is up to the mods, not the posters.

You have no idea how many post CoA reported today...it was ridiculous. Not a single one was worth reporting either.
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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 9:16pm
I've also added a new mod (although he is terrible) since then.
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Dec 1, 2010 9:17pm
Three cheers for Justin...
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wildcats20
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Dec 1, 2010 9:17pm
justincredible;584021 wrote:I've also added a new mod (although he is terrible) since then.

QFMFT
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like_that
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Dec 1, 2010 9:17pm
Who?
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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 9:18pm
wildcats20
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THE4RINGZ
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Dec 1, 2010 9:18pm
Sounds like JJ Hitler's first step.
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justincredible
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Dec 1, 2010 9:19pm
THE4RINGZ;584034 wrote:Sounds like JJ Hitler's first step.

Indeed.
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ClayAikenation
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Dec 1, 2010 9:22pm
This troll has....the...smoothest...cock...I have EVER....ever....seen. :D
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Dec 1, 2010 9:22pm
So, let's say that the Jets/Pats thread was on a good roll of discussion and I jump on and slam both teams with no merit of facts to prove my thoughts but just make one post and use it for intentions of humor.....even if it's not taken that way.

Would that qualify or would I need to do it a few times on that thread to become troll worthy.
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like_that
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Dec 1, 2010 9:23pm
You should have named the troll forum "The Bridge."
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karen lotz
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Dec 1, 2010 9:23pm
Name of that forum could be "Minor League" or to make it more accurate since the rest of the OC is already minor league, the new trolling ground could be "Short Season Rookie League"
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Dec 1, 2010 9:24pm
karen lotz;584054 wrote:Name of that forum could be "Minor League" or to make it more accurate since the rest of the OC is already minor league, the new trolling ground could be "Short Season Rookie League"

More like the Mexican Winter League