Police to get tough on internet trolls. - Page 71

joglynne · 20-12-2021, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

many thanks. What does the ignore actual do though? does it just mean I do not get notified or does it actually block them? I have notifications off except for messages anyway so if it does not block so I do not see what they post it does not help me

Just tested I never get to see their posts woohoo. Do they still see mine?

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

Jaymoss · 20-12-2021, 15:26

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Originally Posted by joglynne

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

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

RichardCoulter · 20-12-2021, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Blackshep

Free speech means speech without control that people can say whatever they want we no longer have that and the number of things that people can no longer say is growing. I despise both extremes in politics but as much as I despise them they should be free to spout their ideology so I can oppose it and respond to it. No when it comes to speech the majority should be the deciding factor because minorities being minorities are too numerous and to placate them all could leave very little.

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

TheDaddy · 20-12-2021, 16:07

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

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.

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

**Paul** · 20-12-2021, 16:16

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

So you think that the majority should always take precedence over the minority, good heavens!

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'.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What you refer to as 'the truth', is often simply a matter of opinion, a personal (mis)judgement or simply a case of bullying/harassment/trolling.

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

Itshim · 20-12-2021, 16:35

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

**Maggy** · 20-12-2021, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Russ

Makes no difference. You can’t put a Mod or Admin on ignore.

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

RichardCoulter · 20-12-2021, 18:52

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

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

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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Originally Posted by Paul

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.

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.

Jaymoss · 20-12-2021, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Maggy

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

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.

Russ · 20-12-2021, 19:13

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

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pip08456 · 20-12-2021, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

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.

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

papa smurf · 20-12-2021, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Russ

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

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And all those free virgin flights and away days.

**Paul** · 20-12-2021, 19:16

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

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

Well I doubt anyone will disagree with that.

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss

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.

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.

RichardCoulter · 20-12-2021, 19:17

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

Jaymoss · 20-12-2021, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Paul

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.

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