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by Someone on January 30th, 2009
Tonight I got 13 negative ratings in less than an hour with similar attacks last night. Most are -3 to -5 with an occasional -1 in there. Obviously I am not welcomed by either multiple people or by one person with multiple accounts who switch quite fast. In any case, I am in no state of mind to deal with it. If anyone wants to stay in touch, my email is annoying_novie@hotmail.com At least there I can block if someone is rude.
I will finish here tonight, and may very rarely visit on occasion. But I just can't deal with this. If I want people to be rude, I'll go to a site where that's the standard. At least I'll know what to expect. Here it should not be the case. I thought this would be more refreshing, and it wasn't so much. It's not the same AB. I made a few new friends and saw a few old, but I can't put up with the nonsense.
Sorry.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
I went to eat breakfast and got over 16 more downrates. Perhaps even low key is not good enough. This time I do have screen shots though.
Now I added a new one which has 4 more.
New screenshot. I asked a question. I have 3 DR's in this shot, I will add more since I got more.
Here are the other two on the question about cramps for a total of at least 5!
by King of Sexytown on January 30th, 2009
Awwwww I will help you. I will report this to a CL. And give you points when I can. Please don't go!!!! You're the only one here who understands me!!!!
by ICU says April is Autism Awareness Mo. on January 30th, 2009
I for one will help by putting them back. I am sorry.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on January 30th, 2009
Sadly, AB isn't the same as it was when you were first a member. There are more trolls, more spammers and more small minded a$$holes than ever. Many really nice ABers have left. AB doesn't have enough staff to handle the madness. The trolling you endured should be reversed by the staff if you send email feedback.
I would hate to see another ABer leave because of this nonsense. I do enjoy answering your questions.
by BigDaddyBS on January 30th, 2009
I'm glad to know that you aren't leaving because of a spat with ONE user (she was worried, too).
However, if trolls are targeting you, screenshot the pages, showing the negatives, (as many as you can - turn off the comments and answers - you'll get the last five pages of ratings), and send them to admin@answerbag.com. They will deal with the trolls. (And if you simply leave without doing this, you're leaving all of the newbies and others out here to deal with them.)
Personally, I hope you do the above, and stay. You may find it fun to "hunt troll"! Besides, we need all the intelligent, compassionate people we can get! ;-)
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on January 30th, 2009
I'm a regular "target" myself. Have you sent Feedback to AB to advise them of this? Do you know who the actual person is? Or has it all been anonymous? Just my personal opinion, the trolls win when they piss people off and/or chase them off. I've just gotten to the point where I have more friends I love conversing with that I don't let the S.O.B.'s get me down. There are always trolls here. If one is gone, another one comes along. There is a "serial" troll who many of us have known for ages that has dozens of accounts, and just creates more any time they are removed or PBd. But, I'd send feedback to AB, contact a CL, make a screenshot of DRs and attacks and send that along to AB as well.
by Firebrand on January 30th, 2009
I am so sorry Someone, I did tell you it had changed a lot .
Because of there being so many people thatcan give 6points now it is very easy and quick for people to reach the higher levels. That is the reason we have so many High rating trolls. Particularly when they see somebody working hard and earning a lot of points they really hate that.
It is very sad that we should lose good contributors because of petty jealousies.
Drop in and let me know How you are now and again I will send you an email with my Email address.
by ConservativelyLiberal on January 30th, 2009
You're cool. You should stay.
by Special K on January 31st, 2009
Hey I am a big mouth on many subjects and reffer to people as fartbags at times, so i get quite a few neg points- its ok with me. it doesnt do anything to me. i dont really give neg points too much either. if u want to leave, its up 2 u , but i wouldnt let the scum win. either way good luck.
by thewallfly on January 30th, 2009
There's jerks all over the site. Don't leave becuase you got downrated a bit. I once was downrated for writing something that wasn't negative about Obama (as many of the ocmments were negative and about him being Muslim or the anti-christ) and saying something nuetral about religion and IR relaitonships. People tend to downrate when they don't read what they want to hear. These people probably are suffering form a low I.Q, no need to even get worked up over it. Besides, you can always make those points up (in fact you probably have).
by Leeses Pieces is COATed in chocolate on January 30th, 2009
Don't leave!! I was trolled horrendously the past week, but I found enough support that offset it - not because I cared about the points, but they reminded me that there are people on AB who actually NEED answers. Without you, there may be people and questions that go unanswered. OR at the very least, who doesn't get their daily smile.
by Lori K still ignores stalkers and trolls on January 30th, 2009
Hey, don't let the trolls win. Just unsubscribe and ignore them. Unfortunately, it's best to just turn off your option to see points awarded or down rated. Out of sight, out of mind and more people will give points than take them away. We ALL get this. Just don't let them see you sweat.
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
I dont think you should let them make you leave, that gives them the power, you did nothing wrong. They even made me lose my temper, I dont do that often. Taking a break is a good thing, but dont go permenantly.
by aloha girl on January 30th, 2009
...I have been "charmed" by you...the trolls are jealous...that is part of being a "light-worker"...evil dwells very close to goodness...hold your head high...don't take the negative "hate" personally...for you are SO much greater than that, Someone...that's why you have the name, Someone...aloha to you
by KayJ on January 30th, 2009
Someone - I just emailed you! You are such a great ABer, I hate to see you leave!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
I was worried that you were leaving before I had a chance to ask you to stay! So here it is: PLEASE STAY.
All of us get trolled, darlin'. Some of us get trolled nearly to death! But AB is truly what you make it, so if you focus on the GOOD THINGS with AB, then that is what will fill your field of vision. Please don't leave because of something as trivial as this (not that your feelings are trivial). Trolls come and trolls go. Don't let them beat you. Stick with us! We love you!!!! That should matter as much as the negs.
by Over and Out on January 31st, 2009
Someone...I do not want you to leave. I've been trolled too the past week for really nonsense things. You have great questions and answers. We need that here. As you can see from these responses, you would be sorely missed. The good vibes here make it all worthwhile!!
by TWA on January 31st, 2009
Negative ratings tend to irk people. That red number with the negative sign reminds me of school when you'd get an answer wrong. You mentioned that the positive ratings don't really matter all that much to you, so why not just turn ratings off? You'll almost never meet a troll on here that has the balls to confront you in a comment thread, even anonymously.
Asking questions, answering them, interacting with other users - aren't these the things that really make AnswerBag a positive experience? If you ignore the superficial aspects, I believe you'll enjoy yourself much more.
Er.. not that I care if you stay or anything...
by Rollie on January 31st, 2009
Oh no. Do not leave. I for one have had lots of entertainment/fun with your questions and answers. I really had your age wrong and thought that was a hoot.
Just 'unsubscribe' from the comment trains that brother you and turn off your ability to see how many points you get to questions, + or - . This will let you go on. The minus points don't count against you anyway.
by CHOOKY is GOLD on January 31st, 2009
Dont leave someone.... :( to many good people have left answer bag stay, You have great questions.... :)
by Rahbar on January 30th, 2009
Don't go away someone!Good always wins over the evil one...so be patient..everything will be alright!
by good1 on February 5th, 2009
Sorry to hear that, why are people so evil? I gave you 6 pts.
by Nrthn1 on January 31st, 2009
I'm with you on is one, Admin don't do enough to keep the trolls away, even when they have been reported...
by stuart on January 31st, 2009
Whats a troll?
by Tenaciouscj on February 13th, 2009
Please don't let the trolls win. I had a run in with some trolls a few months ago and nearly left. Some people downrate because they are jealous.
What are a Trolls favourite food?
by Juice on October 1st, 2011
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If i wrote an offensive question would you ignore it or respond to it and why?(And no, i'm not going to write an offensive question.)
by Zenrean on July 29th, 2011
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I feel safer crossing bridges now. Did the "like" button drive the trolls into extinction?
by HoboJoe on July 7th, 2011
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Will answerbag ever be without trolls?
by anil m on October 1st, 2011
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Do you think everyone is a troll in some way or other? ;-)
by AnonymousGirl on July 25th, 2011
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You're reading I've been heavily targeted by trolls the last few days. I am going to go back on leave as this is not fun like I thought it would be. Someone let me know if they fix that k? I'll explain more in an answer.
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Comments
May I ask why you care about the trolls opinions?
by ConservativelyLiberal on January 30th, 2009
Why let the bullies win? We'll be happy to give you points back, or you can just turn the point counter off, or so I've been told.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 30th, 2009
You're right. I care because I dislike feeling like I've done something wrong. If I feel like all I've done is try to be helpful and I get a page full of negative ratings, it's not cool and I'm not wanted by those individuals. I'd rather be on a place where at the very least you can block those who are the rude ones.
by Someone on January 30th, 2009
Eh, call on the coats and they'll give you so many points the trolls will get disgusted and go elsewhere. Give us the links and we'll take care of it.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 30th, 2009
My email will not send at the moment I will send as soon as I can :)
by Firebrand on January 30th, 2009
Please don't go!! Just turn off your ratings indicator!! For all I know maybe I have a troll. But I don't care cos it's about you and all my other friends. And I showed this to a CL. Please reconsider!!
by King of Sexytown on January 30th, 2009
....repeat post
by Someone on January 30th, 2009
I don't know if you noticed, but your troll is a level 1 newbie and she outed herself. She is posting foul stuff all over AB and it won't be long until she gets kicked out.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 30th, 2009
Someone I dunno if you will see this but I just emailed you.
by King of Sexytown on January 30th, 2009
That's just someone who's an idiot. There were a lot of -5s the last two days so I know it's someone higher.
by Someone on January 30th, 2009
Well, I'll give you a couple of guesses. I can think of about three higher level members who have ratings that put them in the troll class. I wouldn't argue if you classed them the same as the newby troll.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 30th, 2009
I just wish you wouldn't let them drive you off. You haven't done anything wrong and you shouldn't let a few morons make you leave.:(
by gtravels loves her life penguin on January 30th, 2009
You should have my email now Someone.If you do go keep in touch :)
by Firebrand on January 30th, 2009
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5407954 Here is one of them guys.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 30th, 2009
Don't go away someone!Good always win over the evil one...so be patient..everything will be alright!++++++
by Rahbar on January 30th, 2009
A few things I'd like to say here:
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Trolls can't really hurt you...only try to irritate you. Their activity is one reason why their points don't count against your total points. And unless your score goes negative, or someone just happens to notice your score has gone down from the last time they looked at it, the only person who will see it is you. (Unless we catch it on your activity page)
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As long as your answers are as polite and well posted as they usually are, then anyone with more than two functional brain cells will know what's going on and won't lend any credibility to troll work.
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And lastly, simply report the occurances (with screen shots, if possible) to AB staff and let them worry about it.
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I know trolls are irritating. It's the only real thing they know how to do. But their activities don't influence the way I or any other responsible AB member, think about YOU. And WE are the ones who count, not the trolls. So bugger 'em!
by The Chief on January 30th, 2009
One other thing:
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Some have mentioned that they know, or think they know, who might be trolling.
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The truth of the matter is that unless the person who did it leaves a comment saying so, then NONE of us here can know for sure who is trolling whom.
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A person's statistics may be an indicator that they MIGHT be a troll, but even so it can't be proven that THEY were the ones trolling you. ONLY STAFF can know for sure, because they have all the computer records to see. We don't.
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So don't make any assumptions (at least, not publicly) about who is doing the trolling.
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
And again...the rest of us are the ones who matter!
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And we've got your back!
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:):):):)
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
Just report with screen shots, that's easy for you to say! AB needs a much better reporting format, because most people are not going to do your job for you!
by Anonymous on January 31st, 2009
Chief, if you go to page two of this thread, there is someone there who admits to trolling her. Unless its been taken down by now. She was posting really foul stuff last night, so most likely all her stuff has been removed, but it was there when I made the comment or I wouldn't have made it.
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 31st, 2009
@ Anonymous: Perhaps AB needs a better reporting format. But they have the feedback link available for every answer AND you can email them or a CL. Things might indeed be improved, but we DO have tools at our hands now that work.
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@ Blessed: I haven't checked, but I'll look. If so, then it falls under what I said above that this is the ONLY way we can know for sure who has DR'd anybody.
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Life sucks when trolls are on the move. But we're not totally helpless.
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
Chief I got more today and did screenshot them while I had the chance. You can also see the screenshots in a seperate post on here.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Someone, they are still attacking me, dont let them drive you away.
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
I plan to do no more than lurking, and MAYBE a rare post or two, until I go minimally a full day without an attack.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
I reported whoever it is, so we will see what happens. I cant believe that all that came out of asking a simple question. How do you do a screenshot?
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
There were a ton more from the last two days that obviously weren't even on this question. And almost half of the DRs today were on my other things that they had to hunt out and find anyway. I have a laptop so it might be different. I press fn and insert (since underneath it's print screen). A normal computer you might actually have a print screen button.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Spicy Hot, I want you to know that I added a link to your profile as well so that Rich can have all the information about these downrates. The more examples to what these people are doing the better to identify them. He is working on it, never fear!
by Galeanda on January 31st, 2009
Thank you Galeanda, I dont even have my ratings on, but you start to notice all those -5's. I just counted, the ones from an hour ago, 16 of them.
Someone, I just got laptop last week, I see the fn button, where is the insert key?
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
Mine is by all the f keys (f1-f12)
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
The COATS have pulled you from the flames, my dear :) We were all here.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
Well I just did another post (not on this question of course). I am curious to see. It is hard to just lurk.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Then do as you damn please, lady! If you wanna write, then write. If you wanna ask, then ask. We are with you. Go ahead and do what you want.
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
Phillis, you are great, LOL.
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
Well then I have to ask this question. Brace yourselves!
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Just send me the link, darlin'!!!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
I will, it also got attacked. I need to wait for all the DR's to show up on my feedback though. It got at least a -2 and +5 but since it's still in the negs (or it was when I last checked) it got hit harder.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Let 'em come. They can hang themselves. Here.........here's a rope for them :)
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
They are on you like white on rice, they had that DRed in seconds.
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248014 Here is the link
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
It's almost as though someone has my actions tagged. I'm not sure how they could even do that O.o
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
I will add the screenshot to my screenshot answer though if you guys are interested
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
I don't know what the hell that means, but I'm with ya anyhow!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
I have a second answer on here with pictures of all downrates I've gotten today.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
*oh. i knew that*
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
Haha. Anyway I just asked another "movie" question. I will also be leaving to see it in a bit. I'll be interested to know what happens when I leave as that is when they normally find me.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
First rate is a DR! O.O
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Are you going to post the link so we can take care of it?
by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on January 31st, 2009
Yeah - what she said!!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on January 31st, 2009
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1248098
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Hey, Someone! Sorry for the long delay. I was working back 12 hour shift last night and had to take a nap.
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Looks like Galeanda and Rich have your back on this one! Relax and ignore them. Just keep feeding them the screenshots!
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Pretty soon all those DR's will go down to -1's if this keeps up!
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
I told Galeanda last night when you asked this Someone. I told you this would get better!! *HUGS*
I hit those links and gave you points on them. I can give you points again!!!!! YAAAAAAAAY for positrolling!!! I would make an awesome anti troll point giver person thingy!!!!
by King of Sexytown on January 31st, 2009
No problem Chief. Even though I couldn't get shots from the last two days, I took everyone's advice and did it today. So far at least when I returned nothing I should probably see what happens if I was to ask another question. And thanks King to you as well.
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
I don't care what the trolls do...I don't pay any attention to them when I read other people's stuff.
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
Rich has written saying they are in the penalty box now for a week. Let's hope they learn to play nice when they come out.
by Galeanda on January 31st, 2009
Thank you for letting us know, Galeanda.
by Spicy Hot on January 31st, 2009
YAY!
by The Chief on January 31st, 2009
That's GREAT news! I hope it stays that way!
by Someone on January 31st, 2009
Thanks Galeanda!!! And thanks to Rich as well!! And thank you to all the kind people who answered/commented here.
by King of Sexytown on January 31st, 2009