Co-operative Of Anti Trolls.

Cooperative of Anti Trolls. We come to the "rescue" of those under DR attack!

I believe it stands for Coalition Of Anti-Trolls. It's a club.

Well, the URL won't load...That really *frosts* me when that happens! The Coats are a great group.

Heres what the COAT's are : The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling.

they are a great bunch of people.:-)+

Those things you put on in the winter when your cold. But since your from Florida no wonder you don't know what they are.

COAT-Cooperative Of Anti Trolls It's a club on here where the members go around giving points to people who have been trolled.

Cooperative Of Anti Trolls Another Answerbag club. Just for fun.

It's them buggers than try and thwart them other buggers init. Those them other buggers still seem to cause havoc and mayhem.

The idea of this club was seemingly simple. If someone is excessively trolled, the COATs would quietly restore points, and more importantly, offer moral support to those affected users. We all understand that the more you get involved in AB, the more senseless downrates offend and hurt us. You inevitably take it seriously, of course. We can turn the other cheek, yes. But hey. The more support the merrier, yes? I personally feel that the initial theory collapsed, especially considering the number of members. The more you are on AB, the more you are bound to beartrap yourself into some form of drama. So then, having 20 people available to uprate any given Q+A seems a little dangerous to me. That being said, I admire the individual users of COAT whom I have known for a long period of time. I respect their desire to increase positivity while fighting the hatred of those infamous red negatives. Nevertheless, I want to publicly express my concern when it comes to properly conducting a group club with a mission. Congratulary professor questions and uprates within-group will hurt the group and hint at self-promotion. I hope COAT maintains itself as a voice within the forum that supercedes point totals and does not give voice to the trolls. The emphasis ought to always be positive. Engaging in drama, even when theoretically positive, still feeds it.

(http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=322683) follow the link

We're a group that helps victims of senseless trolling. If you've been trolled, just tell somebody with COAT in their name and we'll do what we can. :P This is what's in our profiles: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling.

Big Furry Coats.

Conglomeration Of Angry Trolls

Coat is a club of members here who go around and right the troll wrongs by showing support to the victims of troll down-rates. I do not know if they up-rate them or not but they are there to listen when you feel like you been victimized.

That's "Anti-Trolls"

we are the people who go around and uprate the damage the trolls the DR ers do.. they give negatives, we give positives..on the questions that were wrongly DRed.

It means "Cooperative of Anti-Trolls". I'm not a member but I generally like the concept behind it.

COAT stands for the Cooperative of Anti-Trolls. They try to quietly undo the damage done by trolls.

When you feel like you been Victimized by trolls, if you let them know, they will give you free points (posi-troll), to undo the damage caused by the trolls. Coalition Of Anti-Trolls.

It's a club that works to give points to people who are being trolled. I was a member for a time. They are great people.

Cooperative of Anti Trolls.

no idea

http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=384233 This might help explain.

They are just idiots that should be messing around on myspace but think that filling a usful resorce like answerbag with meaningless questions about "silly" things and "coats" is going to be helpful to society as a whole somehow.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/822898

THey are anti-trolls.

From a definitive answer previously posted... COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" If you wish to become a COAT, just let one of them know. -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. They do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. They sometimes act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought them here. As a 'group', they do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; they believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. So like A street gang but of do gooders!

We're a group that helps victims of senseless trolling. If you've been trolled, just tell somebody with COAT in their name and we'll do what we can. :P This is what's in our profiles: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/978031

its a group on ab http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=241558

COPIED BY KAY J COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" If you wish to become a COAT, just let one of us know. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ -------------------- Help keep the troll population down . . . On of our keys in dealing with trolls is advising everyone that is attacked not to say anything at all about it on site. First, inform AB admin or a CL, then, just drop a Coat an email and we generally set project backfire into action silently. We do this because trolls thrive off of the trouble that they can stir up; the more they can stir up, the more they will troll, so we try not to give them the satisfaction. This way, they don't get their kicks, get frustrated and try picking on someone else or going off the site completely

COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" If you wish to become a COAT, just let one of us know. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help keep the troll population down . . . On of our keys in dealing with trolls is advising everyone that is attacked not to say anything at all about it on site. First, inform AB admin or a CL, then, just drop a Coat an email and we generally set project backfire into action silently. We do this because trolls thrive off of the trouble that they can stir up; the more they can stir up, the more they will troll, so we try not to give them the satisfaction. This way, they don't get their kicks, get frustrated and try picking on someone else or going off the site completely. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Look in their profile and it will explain about Coats.

Coat is a club of members here who uprate their friends, who have gotten downrated by trolls.

my opinion. coats are members who are down on trolls. some are vigilantees and search out trolls. they know them by name. trolls are just a part of this game. they arent bad or good.

I DONT ANYTHING ABT IT I M CONFUSED ABT THIS

we are the people who come to posi troll after a troll/Drer makes the rounds. most of our profiles have the definition in it and what we do (mine does not). Click on anyone's profile.

We're a group that helps victims of senseless trolling. If you've been trolled, just tell somebody with COAT in their name and we'll do what we can. :P This is what's in our profiles: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/978031

Coalition (or Cooperative) Of Anti Trolls

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Coalition of Anti-Trolls we point fellow users up who have been trolled by the many trolls on AB.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/820104 hope you get your answer!

Co-operative Of Anti Trolls

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Cool, a virtual posse. Do you guys wear hats and are they white? Certainly an interesting way to deal with the troll problems. Not quite moderators, but close. I like it.

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Coalition Against Trolls....

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The heavy over garmet that you wear in the winter.

Cantakerous Organization Attacking Troglodytes

The long answer for quick reference: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" If you wish to become a COAT, just let one of us know. COATS are asked to have and maintain a 95% + positive ratings given and to adhere to our mission statement. New members are asked to be at least a level 20 or have at least 1 month or more on AB. Junior Coats are members from 13 to 15 and aren't necessarily bound by the positive rating entry requirement at first (we try to work with them to bring it up if need be) and the idea is for us all to visit them and lend support and coaching as needed. Official 'COAT Friends' are pretty much the same thing as Junior COATS for ages 16 and up but a bit more like rehab for ABers that have hit rough spots. (~:-) We reserve the right to 'de-cloak' members who's actions are in direct conflict with the mission statement; this may be done without warning if the situation warrants. We maintain contact with one another and get together to help ABers when needed. We've grown to do more than just anti-troll as the members of AB are more important themselves that all the points on the site. The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling. To help keep the troll population down . . . One of our keys in dealing with trolls is advising everyone that is attacked not to say anything at all about it on site. First, inform AB admin or a CL, then, just drop a Coat an email and we generally set project backfire into action silently. We do this because trolls thrive off of the trouble that they can stir up; the more they can stir up, the more they will troll, so we try not to give them the satisfaction. This way, they don't get their kicks, get frustrated and try picking on someone else or going off the site completely. More handy tips for dealing with trolls here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/566077

I understand part, their here to protect those who are trolled (A.K.A. "Back fire"), what I don't understand, is how some of them become a COAT .. I don't know, maybe it's because I see things they don't .. hopefully, it stays that way, because they wouldn't get the love and respect that most of them deserve, if everyone did.

Being a COAT means standing up against bullies. It doesn't mean we are perfect human beings or that we never have a bad day. It means we are willing to take responsibility for helping to keep this place pleasant, fair and safe. There are some pretty evil people who get on here from time to time. Sometimes they just downrate for no reason and try to bully someone into shutting up. Sometimes they post vile pornography in answers, of a kind you wouldn't want your child to stumble across. Sometimes they hack into you computer and create havoc in your life. Being a COAT is a gift you give people that some evenings instead of vegging on here and enjoying conversation, you are making sure staff is aware of the 52 vile pictures posted in answers all over the site.

All I have to add to the previous answers is that we maintain contact with one another and get together to help ABers when needed. We've grown to do more than just anti-troll because the members of AB are more important themselves that all the points on the site. Some times we just listen if that's what is needed, other times we help search for answers or try to direct members to someone who may know more on a particular subject than we. There is also the aspect that has grown in the club of encouraging one another as needed. This just 'kind of happens' as we grow to know one another. Last but not least, we just like to have fun so we tend to throw spontaneous virtual parties for what ever reason is handy. ;-D

It has already been said very well in a few places so I shall copy and paste a bit. For the short version, here is from my profile: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" All we do is positroll (points up) people who have been trolled and offer them support. We do not even, as a group, downrate trolls and we do not points up each other. Each COAT member picks what "type" of COAT. Mine is for the awareness of the plight of my people. ... and Prime's profile with the mission statement: http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=241558 Here is one of Prime's answers that goes into it nicely: All I have to add to the previous answers is that we maintain contact with one another and get together to help ABers when needed. We've grown to do more than just anti-troll because the members of AB are more important themselves that all the points on the site. Some times we just listen if that's what is needed, other times we help search for answers or try to direct members to someone who may know more on a particular subject than we. There is also the aspect that has grown in the club of encouraging one another as needed. This just 'kind of happens' as we grow to know one another. Last but not least, we just like to have fun so we tend to throw spontaneous virtual parties for what ever reason is handy. ;-D http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5740698 ... and a blog where I wrote out what is required to be a COAT, what is not, and various miscellany: http://proudromani.blogspot.com/2009/02/coat-requirements-and-information.html

Spreading friendship and positivity in the spirit of community on AB. It is not about points; in fact, COAT reinforces the notion that trolling attacks are best countered by turning to friends instead of focusing on the negativity that could occur on the Internet. There is, of course, more. That is why COAT members consistently point questions toward the Mission Statement, to Prime's profile, and to other Q+A that better explain the meaning of the club. COAT is in no way exclusive or self-serving. We respect and welcome any user who has respected AB.

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Heres what the COAT's are : The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling.

Something you wear to keep warm, a cover up, a caring old aunt Tina,

Glad I read this thanks for the info Sounds like a positive way to be

Co-operative of Anti- Trolls.

Answering the Follow up question of "What is a Troll?" An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the intention of provoking other users into an emotional response[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll In this forum it's the people who go around Down Rating you because they have no lives and you've said something to upset them.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1319374

Some good explanations here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/820104

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They explain everything here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5542262

Coz Coat represents something special for them!

Here is the short version from my profile: COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" All we do is positroll (points up) people who have been trolled and offer them support. We do not even, as a group, downrate trolls and we do not points up each other. Each COAT member picks what "type" of COAT. Mine is for the awareness of the plight of my people. Here is the long version which is in Prime's profile: http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=241558 Here are a couple of good answers about it: Prime's COAT explanation http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5740698 Sixty's COAT explanation http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5745738 My COAT explanation (it is wordy though) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5542262

This should help.:) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=COAT%2C+answerBag

What does COAT stand for other that a coat you wear?

I never understood that either.... GREAT QUESTION!!!!

Co-operative of anti troll

it stands for co-operation of anti-trolls i think. a troll is someone who downrates answers the whole time. i think COATS go around uprating people who have been un fairly downrated.

a coat of trollskins a troll is some one who dr's you

This is a profile of a fellow ABer and it is the best explanation of a ton of stuff including COAT info. http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=205717 +6

A coat is a group of people on AB see this link for info...

From what I understand it stands for Cooperative of Anti Trolls. People who are against trolls on this website.

COAT in the username represents the member "belonging" to an AB club that supports users who have been excessively trolled or mistreated. The club is not exclusive, but the membership standards mean that each user has in turn respected the site with high plus ratings given. This measure shows that the user is truly on board with the mission, which is much less about points and much more about promoting positivity and friendship here in the community. In online arenas, it's easy for people to get lost in the senseless downrating or the otherwise negativity that is inevitable. COAT isn't about loading people up with points. It's about making people feel good and delivering that sense of kindness here on the site. Just as importantly, the COATs are all friendly and appreciate the exchanges within the group.

That's odd. I have no idea!

Read my profile or that of any other COAT for the answer.

To me this is what is means to be a COAT. It goes back to being a kid, the one picked on by the bullies, the one picked on at the bus stop. If only the other kids would have said "hey leave her alone," if they would have said "hey stop that". I think the COATs help members who have been victimized by cyber bullies; we are the ones that say “stop” and mean it. We teach the bullies to "use their words" to voice an opinion not their minus button. We teach them that there are many opinions out there, and to be respectful to the people voicing them. We teach them to use the flag if something is truly offensive. We are also a group of people that look for the ill, the lonely, the sick, the depressed, and the otherwise afflicted. We become their AB Candy Striper, we listen, we care, we inspire, and we give hope. Here Beneniah read some other answers here. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1203689/?page=1&

They fear cold weather! They are the person who try to curb the troll menace on AB!

We just gather together to uprate people who have been trolled. Here is the short version from my profile: "COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" All we do is positroll (points up) people who have been trolled and offer them support. We do not even, as a group, downrate trolls and we do not points up each other. Each COAT member picks what "type" of COAT. Mine is for the awareness of the plight of my people." Here is a longer version that I wrote for people asking about the COATs: http://proudromani.blogspot.com/2009/02/coat-requirements-and-information.html ... and the profile of Prime that has the official description: http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=241558 Here is another coat I wear. This is how it usually looks: Well I cannot upload the files. Here they are photobucketed: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa153/Arisztid/comfy-1.jpg http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa153/Arisztid/mi_coatz-1.jpg

COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- The Coats' peaceful mission is to help warm Answerbag with positivity and friendship. We do this by trying to help others that have been trolled* to regain lost points and by offering other support to ABers such as a kind word or an ear to listen. We are not here to manipulate the points system; this is not our purpose. We are not a group that has come together to bring one another AB status and fame. We very often act anonymously, quietly slipping in to replace lost points while we continue enjoying the questions, answers and conversation that brought us here. We, as a group, do not engage in downrate missions even on trolls; we believe this to be counter productive of our peaceful mission to spread positivity and friendship. *Trolling is defined by us as multiple downrates on a single person by usually a single person for no apparent reason other than hate, spite or just meanness. Downrates on one or two questions/answers for a possible legitimate reason does not constitute trolling.

Apparently it stands for the Coalition (or Cooperation) of Anti-Trolls, basically a group out to eliminate the many trolls that can infest this site.

It stands for Cooperative Of Anti Trolls. To know more check Gnome of Kevonia - COAT of sugar profile: http://www.answerbag.com/profile/?id=414607 Its really helpful.

Its in our profiles. Just click on our screen names. We are the neighborhood watch of AB. Some are more involved than others, but we are committed to keeping the place clean, safe and friendly for all.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1504958

COAT - Cooperative Of Anti Trolls - Showing trolls the meaning of the word "backfire!" All we do is positroll (points up) people who have been trolled and offer them support. We do not even, as a group, downrate trolls and we do not points up each other. Each COAT member picks what "type" of COAT.

Because they are always cold? lol!

It's a union of people who think their agreed standards should be upheld by their majority, even though their point of view has not been officially sanctioned by the media (answerbag). However, I believe we are due equal time. Let's party naked - who needs COATS anyway. (Except my Canadian/Canadien friends).

Because they cold.

http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6808071

They have coats of many colors...........

Troll-catching is cold business. brrr!

Obviously to keep warm---don't you think?

Coalition Of Anti-Trolls. . Trolls are the jerks you'll run into on here that just downrate a fine answer for no reason other than it makes them feel good about themselves.