Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

They can still see your posts and you can still see theirs if someone quotes them in a reply.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

oh. Well the partial block will have to do then I guess. Still it will be a friendlier place for me now anyway

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Then under your definition of free speech the UK, and everywhere else, has never had free speech.

Are you suggesting that those who were traced after making racially abusive comments to those three football players should not have been dealt with for this? If so, thank heavens we don't have a 'say whatever you like' version of free speech.

You wouldn't be the only one to think like this though, Matthew Wright is on record as saying that he believes that free speech should have no controls whatsoever.

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This article looks at the call to get rid of online anonymity as a way to prevent inappropriate comments:

https://aeon.co/essays/curtailing-an...g-online-abuse

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Yeah then you can accuse anyone of rape live on TV with no chance of repercussions whatsoever

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Generally yes, its called majority rule, I think you'll find its quite common.
The cause of many issues now is the minority trying to 'take precedence'.

What you refer to as "bullying/harassment/trolling" is also a matter of opinion, as is your assertion its (mis)judgement.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Being of that age remember being called names all my childhood ,can l sue someone please

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Also Mods do not put anyone on ignore much as we would love to.😉

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Exactly, which is why I don't think that complete freedom of speech is a good thing. We have the balance about right in this country.

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Majority rule is fine, as long as vulnerable or oppressed minorities are catered for, which is happening now.

Hopefully these new laws will make it clearer what is acceptable and what isn't ie freedom of speech within defined parameters of acceptability. People will still be able to speak freely, but will have to be mindful of the feelings of others. The use of tact and mutual respect goes a long way.

I'm also hoping that dealing with scammers will be a priority too, as they initially seemed to reject this request.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

I assume the role is voluntary and not a paid job? that being the case you obviously choose to be part of the team so therefore willingly accept the bad that comes with it.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Yes they do get paid. Virgin give them free services to make sure the place is kept Virgin-friendly

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:angel:

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

That would be the case with any mod on any forum.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

And all those free virgin flights and away days.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Well I doubt anyone will disagree with that.

You assume correctly.
However, that does not not mean they have to "accept the bad".
Anyone breaking the rules [T&C's] will find their participation curtailed.

The link is at the bottom of every page : Terms and Conditions.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

Sky give out free services to moderators, but only on their own Community Forum.

Re: Police to get tough on internet trolls.
 

I see the terms breached on a regular basis by certain members who have been here a long time and they are still here. I also had Maggy herself in my in box warning me about 1 member. Go figure