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On topic/Off Topic Posting

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We really, REALLY need a rule about shit posting, or off topic posting.

And if it is already a rule, we need a LOT better enforcement.
 
Daisy said:
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Obviously. From Forum Rule #3:

Trolling is a diversionary tactic of those who “deliberately exploit tendencies of human nature or of an online community to upset people” or those “who post inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages” to disrupt normal on-topic discussions.’”
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Hari Seldon said:
Since the topic is off topic posting I think I'm adhering to policy. 😆
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Yep, as you typically do:

Who's the next scumbag criminal to be appointed by the malignant narcissist scumbag piece of shit liar grifter rapist seditionist felon serial adulterer and tax cheat?
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Callen said:
That rule requires the purpose be to disrupt the thread. Oft times it just a matter of how conversations flow.
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Come on Callen.

There is plenty, A LOT, of needless deflection, and outright trolling that gets left alone.

It is not how the conversation has flown in a lot of cases.
 
Cope said:
Come on Callen.

There is plenty, A LOT, of needless deflection, and outright trolling that gets left alone.

It is not how the conversation has flown in a lot of cases.
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Sorry, I just don't see it as that disruptive or annoying
 
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Sorry, I just don't see it as that disruptive or annoying
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Most days, I just pass it on by but it is both, non-productive discussion and downright rude.

Other days, it is downright infuriating, and when i post in kind, I get reprimanded.

The rules are the rules I suppose. If it needs moderation, then I guess it needs reporting. That could be a full time job for someone.
 
soylentgreen said:
Or in other words if you cannot think of a rebuttal to what is said, then start complaining it's off topic.
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There need be no rebuttal to shit posts, except for gtfo.

That;s why they are called shit posts. Don't feed the trolls.
 
Such a trivial thing to worry about, really, let the mods do their job!
 
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But this is DP. Rules violations seem to be reported only for punitive actions against posters whose opinions create butthurt feelings.
 
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Cope said:
There need be no rebuttal to shit posts, except for gtfo.

That;s why they are called shit posts. Don't feed the trolls.
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Sometimes I come across someone who will use the old strawman complaint when they cannot think up a suitable reply to something I have said. When I ask them to be specific about what they think i said is a strawman I usually get ilence as a response. That is an example of someone pretending something is off topic when in fact it is merely a dishonest attempt to avoid answering.
It's a debate tactic and should be taken as you have wasted enough time and effort on someone who has reached their limit.
 
soylentgreen said:
Sometimes I come across someone who will use the old strawman complaint when they cannot think up a suitable reply to something I have said. When I ask them to be specific about what they think i said is a strawman I usually get ilence as a response. That is an example of someone pretending something is off topic when in fact it is merely a dishonest attempt to avoid answering.
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Certainly possible (and I have seen it) so rest assured that others have seen it as well and know exactly what it is.
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It's a debate tactic and should be taken as you have wasted enough time and effort on someone who has reached their limit.
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We typically deal with threads going off-topic when reported. We also deal with those who consistently take threads off-topic as well. No need to create a new rule when it already exists.
 
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