How to avoid MFP Bullies

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  • nainai0585
    nainai0585 Posts: 199 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    This applies to the Real World too.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
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    6) Don't call other members "trolls" simply because they answer your question with facts rather than fantasy.

    I was called a troll twice this weekend. It was flattering.

    you should stop living under bridges
  • lilbearzmom
    lilbearzmom Posts: 600 Member
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    6) Don't call other members "trolls" simply because they answer your question with facts rather than fantasy.

    OMG, THIS!
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,606 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    1)YES to doing your own research first, but newbies haven't caught on and deserve to be gently led in that direction..
    2) HALF YES- repeat a search, but discussion boards are to prompt discussion
    3) NO NO NO NO NO. if you don't have anything nice to say you don't have to reply at all. NO NO NO. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO KEEP YOUR SNARKY YAP SHUT! In LIFE, as in face to face, you wouldn't behave rudely toward strangers.

    NEVER FORGET if you click the little down arrow under someone you can ignore any user you want.. USE THIS BUTTON!.
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
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    TL:DR

    Only one fool proof way to avoid the bullies

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  • Mother_Superior
    Mother_Superior Posts: 1,624 Member
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    7. During yard time, go up to the biggest one and take him down.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
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    The only stupid question is the question not asked...

    Awe huh huh...woah I'll let you all have this zen moment.

    Give your brains time to process
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
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    "Remember, there are no stupid questions, only stupid people." Lol I cannot remember what movie that is from.
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
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    Opened this thinking #1 and there it is! Faith has been restored.:flowerforyou:
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
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    6) Don't call other members "trolls" simply because they answer your question with facts rather than fantasy.

    I was called a troll twice this weekend. It was flattering.

    you should stop living under bridges

    My living conditions are none of your business
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    1)YES to doing your own research first, but newbies haven't caught on and deserve to be gently led in that direction..
    2) HALF YES- repeat a search, but discussion boards are to prompt discussion
    3) NO NO NO NO NO. if you don't have anything nice to say you don't have to reply at all. NO NO NO. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO KEEP YOUR SNARKY YAP SHUT! In LIFE, as in face to face, you wouldn't behave rudely toward strangers.

    NEVER FORGET if you click the little down arrow under someone you can ignore any user you want.. USE THIS BUTTON!.

    Huh?

    I'm more sarcastic and snarky IRL than I am online (because I can better judge the reaction and adjust accordingly).

    And I'm not a talking rabbit, so your #3 rule for life doesn't apply to me. I suppose you can live by it if you want though...

    ...I don't mind.
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
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    The only stupid question is the question not asked...

    Awe huh huh...woah I'll let you all have this zen moment.

    Give your brains time to process
    It is not stupid to ask a question. It is stupid to argue a point you have not researched.

    By all means ask, but #2
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    6) Don't call other members "trolls" simply because they answer your question with facts rather than fantasy.

    Troll.

    LOL...:drinker:
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    actually, MFP suggest asking a question even if it's been answered before to encourage new ideas.

    and many times, the question may have been asked and no answer has become apparent.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    6) Don't call other members "trolls" simply because they answer your question with facts rather than fantasy.

    I was called a troll twice this weekend. It was flattering.

    Only twice? You're slacking! :laugh:

    Yeah, what's up...you de-loading and taking a rest week or what?
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
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    1. Find big girl panties (or big boy underoos)
    2. Put them on before logging on
    3. Remember... A sense of humor is the best lube
  • ashleyisgreat
    ashleyisgreat Posts: 586 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    1)YES to doing your own research first, but newbies haven't caught on and deserve to be gently led in that direction..
    2) HALF YES- repeat a search, but discussion boards are to prompt discussion
    3) NO NO NO NO NO. if you don't have anything nice to say you don't have to reply at all. NO NO NO. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO KEEP YOUR SNARKY YAP SHUT! In LIFE, as in face to face, you wouldn't behave rudely toward strangers.

    NEVER FORGET if you click the little down arrow under someone you can ignore any user you want.. USE THIS BUTTON!.

    Uhhh...
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,606 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    1)YES to doing your own research first, but newbies haven't caught on and deserve to be gently led in that direction..
    2) HALF YES- repeat a search, but discussion boards are to prompt discussion
    3) NO NO NO NO NO. if you don't have anything nice to say you don't have to reply at all. NO NO NO. YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO KEEP YOUR SNARKY YAP SHUT! In LIFE, as in face to face, you wouldn't behave rudely toward strangers.

    NEVER FORGET if you click the little down arrow under someone you can ignore any user you want.. USE THIS BUTTON!.

    Huh?

    I'm more sarcastic and snarky IRL than I am online (because I can better judge the reaction and adjust accordingly).

    And I'm not a talking rabbit, so your #3 rule for life doesn't apply to me. I suppose you can live by it if you want though...

    ...I don't mind.
    I SHALL NOW TAKE MY OWN ADVICE AND EMPLOY THE UN-NUMBERED NUMBER FOUR. CIAO BELLO
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,862 Member
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    In all seriousness (ahem) I am fascinated that so many people will bypass scientific, government and educational websites and ask a random person for advice. I can only guess that they are looking for human interaction rather than just knowledge. Yeah, I know it's obvious. It's not surprising, just interesting.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    1. Do your own research instead of asking a forum. Yep, you may have to think for yourselves...Scary, I know.
    2. If you get advise, don't respond with anything starting with "Yeah, but.." If you don't agree with advise given... repeat step one.
    3. Remember that often in life , a stupid question will receive a stupid answer.
    4. Remember that people you may not like, or who have contradicting opinions also have computers.
    5. If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.

    actually, MFP suggest asking a question even if it's been answered before to encourage page hits for ad revenue.

    and many times, the question may have been asked and no answer has become apparent nor will it be on the nth asking of it either though.

    FIFY.
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