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by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on December 19th, 2008
I don't know about "getting you into trouble", but it seems any question or answer about politics or religion is guaranteed to get you a DR from somebody. It is strange that someone who disagrees with you enough to give a minus to your response would not simply comment...and explain their disagreement. I think these people are basically sock-puppets who are also illiterate. It is called "knee-jerk" reaction. They cannot really say why they disagree...they just disagree...but don't know why.
by Twisted Taco on December 19th, 2008
Commenting. There are certain types that use the comments as bait to get others in trouble
by Queen of Hearts XOXOXO on December 19th, 2008
Answering, having an opinion.
by Rule Britannia on December 19th, 2008
probably answering bloody religious questions lol
by Doggie S on December 19th, 2008
Stalking.
I know at least two users who have been banned for stalking other users.
by Tsamaya is on semi-retirement on December 19th, 2008
anything that has to do with politics and/or religion!!!!
by Bogartbabe78 on December 19th, 2008
The trolls are the most trouble I have learned by my short time on here lol. But think its comment or answering, esp touchy subjects as beliefs.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on December 19th, 2008
How about giving dubious sexual answers to kids. I've seen a lot of that lately.
by Account Closed on December 19th, 2008
I say the arguing in the comment threads.
by trouble... on December 19th, 2008
I guess it depends on the person.
I can find trouble in any of those things.:)
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on December 19th, 2008
From my experience/observation it can be any of those things. Each person chooses his/her own weapon..now, anonymous ratings (DR's) get no one in trouble because you never know the source. Other than that, you pays your money and makes your choice and takes your chances! Happy Friday sm00z! :) ((hugs))
by cynthia on December 19th, 2008
I would say being too agressive or using profanity gets people in the most trouble. I know that I don't like seeing questions that are threatening or abusive.
by Angela S on December 19th, 2008
What about spamming? I would imagine spamming gets you in trouble and banned pretty quickly.
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on December 19th, 2008
I seem to get most problems by answering questions and making comments that are open and honest.......
Just being myself...
by Ice man on December 19th, 2008
Any and all of the items you've mentioned are doorways to trouble. But, I think some of the comment threads get people there the fastest.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on December 19th, 2008
Heated and profane words used in comment threads.
by A chillin buttercup on December 19th, 2008
I would say comments and DR because i think it happens more ;0)
Should AB have a disclaimer/caution to hyper sensitive people regarding the questions and answers here?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on November 15th, 2011
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how do u get points in answerbag?
by oscareo on December 26th, 2011
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I'm not allowed to sell you my car in the automobile category, Why is selling religion allowed in the religious section?
by Ombliss22 on December 22nd, 2011
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SO I PONDERED A QUESTION AND WAS GOING TO ANSWER AND WHEN I CAME BACK TO LOOK FOR IT THE QUESTION WAS GONE.WHAT HAPPENED ON HERE?CENSORSHIP?
by spreadingtheword on November 25th, 2011
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Is there a way to get an offensive ABer banned from the site?
by greyowl on October 26th, 2011
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Yes, those notorious down-raters seem to open many of those short-lived anonymous accounts. I guess down-rating is their perversion.
by sm00z on December 19th, 2008
Well, it is easy and requires no thought process.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on December 19th, 2008
I was wondering the same thing yesterday. I recieved several DR's in a row and the first one was on a question related to why answers to religious questions sometimes get such long answers containing loads of scripture. There was no comment on any of them. Obviously someone didn't like the question, but decided that they shouldn't give their opinion. I wanted to hear their opinion. That's why I asked the question. I feel slighted if someone doesn't tell me how they feel when they obviously have strong feelings about the subject.
by cynthia on December 19th, 2008
Yeah, I know, cynthia, it works both ways. People can't seem to enter a discussion about religion in a straightforward way. You get both the vehemently evangelical, and the vehemently anti-religious. That is why I avoid all questions on the subject anymore. It is just not productive. At least not on AB. Too bad. This should be one place where it could be discussed intelligently.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on December 20th, 2008
I might try to participate in more political or religious questions just to try and understand how people have come to have such extreme positions. If I get downrated along the way, I hope that someone will intelligently explain why they think like they do before they give negative points back.
by cynthia on December 20th, 2008
(smile) Go for it. But I am not hopeful that they will. You will be one of the few to be "accepted" in a friendly way by either "segment". "Moderation" is usually attacked by both sides.
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on December 20th, 2008
Even if I'm not accepted, I might learn something about people along the way. :D
by cynthia on December 20th, 2008