Defining Trolling
Apr 14, 2015 0:47:25 GMT -5
Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Apr 14, 2015 0:47:25 GMT -5
This is a companion topic to Staff currently in discussion in The Lounge in light of the recent happenings.
Glove Slap suggested that we have this discussion, so here it is.
So should someone just make a separate thread in the Announcements forum about possibly revising or clarifying the definition of trolling?
This is the current policy/definition of trolling from the rules as they are now.
Discuss.
Glove Slap suggested that we have this discussion, so here it is.
But back to the main point. Reading back over this thread in its entirety, it seems that the first issue that needs to be addressed is the definition of and what constitutes "trolling". A lot of the points are going back to that, and unless that point is clarified, whatever else may be done with who says what or any kind of staff logistics will have limited effect. Staff is meant to uphold the rules and guidelines, and if those lack clarity, then it doesn't matter who is in that position because the same problems may continue.
So should someone just make a separate thread in the Announcements forum about possibly revising or clarifying the definition of trolling?
This is the current policy/definition of trolling from the rules as they are now.
4. No Trolling. -- Posting messages with the intention of starting arguments/upsetting other members will not be tolerated and will result in the topic being locked and warnings/suspensions given. Posts seen as bordering on trolling will be considered as such and given the same treatment as obvious trolling posts.
This includes but is not limited to:
• repeatedly trashing specific artists in the same topics
• retaliating against other members by insulting artists you assume to be someone they like. (i.e.: "I didn't like Christina's last album." "It's not like Britney has done anything good lately!!")
replying to a troll in a trollish matter. It brings you down with them and may result in warnings for both people.
In evaluating possible trolling, staff will consider the intent of the poster and whether the poster was joking rather than deliberately derailing the thread.
This includes but is not limited to:
• repeatedly trashing specific artists in the same topics
• retaliating against other members by insulting artists you assume to be someone they like. (i.e.: "I didn't like Christina's last album." "It's not like Britney has done anything good lately!!")
replying to a troll in a trollish matter. It brings you down with them and may result in warnings for both people.
In evaluating possible trolling, staff will consider the intent of the poster and whether the poster was joking rather than deliberately derailing the thread.
Discuss.