The idea of naming and shaming

[jaerdaph]

We don't need a virtual pillory here. It's one of the reasons EN World rises above other communities.

 

[LightPhoenix]

It bears repeating: the best way to deal with trolls, idiots, and jerks, especially on the internet, is to ignore them.

I know, I know, ignoring people is the Paladin's Code of the internet - difficult to follow, but it's worth it try and rewarding when you succeed.

 

[shaylon]

Bah, most of the time you'll get negrepped for complaining about negrep.

Don't forget negrep if you say you are sorry!

-Shay

 

[Crothian]

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[reveal]

The information exists, if I am not mistaken - look at the member profiles. But I am not in favor of posting them somewhere in a list.

Circus Maximus has its Dignitas system, basically a "post-rep" function. If you see a "Barbarian" or something like that around, you know that you might get a poster that's a little to agressive or has "questionable posting methods", and can be careful. This is only controlled by members voting, so it is a way of self-moderation that doesn't mean you get banned (as far as I know.)
That method seems slightly better. But I am not sure if it's a good idea for EN World. Probably not.

I think I prefer the mods handling this.

I have the highest rep on CM. So, really, it's not a good indicator of a quality poster.

 

[Dinkeldog]

It bears repeating: the best way to deal with trolls, idiots, and jerks, especially on the internet, is to ignore them.

I know, I know, ignoring people is the Paladin's Code of the internet - difficult to follow, but it's worth it try and rewarding when you succeed.

Quoting this so that everyone can see it...

Sorry, LP, that was too much fun.

But I agree, the best thing to do is ignore people that are repeatedly trolling, idiotic, or jerkish. Then pity the mods/admins that we don't get to ignore anyone.

 

[Dinkeldog]

For the serious post:

There's a pillar of military leadership: "Praise in public, chastise in private." There's great wisdom to this. I'd rather take someone, have him or her receive a ban and then let him or her know privately why he or she got that ban. There's much less of a chance that someone will become resentful and starting to act up more here because of feelings of persecution.

 

[Steve Jung]

I don't think it would be useful. Either you witnessed the offense and you already know how they behave or you didn't, so you weren't affected.

 

[LightPhoenix]

Then pity the mods/admins that we don't get to ignore anyone.

It's okay, we can't ignore you either.

 

[Michael Morris]

I have the highest rep on CM. So, really, it's not a good indicator of a quality poster.

You do? - All I see is TILT!