reminder of the rules

IBdaMann wrote:

GretaGroupie wrote:

IBdaMann wrote:
I don't know that trolls have "boy thingies". Do you?

How do you think they make baby trolls?

Enlighten me. This presumes there are such things as "baby trolls." I have never seen one.

spot wrote:

1) Stay inside the scope
Climate-Debate.com is about climate change and related questions. If you want to discuss other topics, then you are welcome to do so in the Off Topic area (see the forum overview).
Should the conversation turn into more personal or private talk, then consider withdrawing to Private Messages.

2) Stick to the subject
Always stay on-topic in the thread you are participating in. If you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

3) Use the Search machine
Many topics have been discussed several times, and a lot of questions have been answered before. Start by using the Search field (top left of the page), and try to make your post contribute to the forum in a new way.

4) Don't attack the messenger
This doesn't mean that a tough tone and an offensive style is not accepted, but please focus on the message and not the messenger.

5) No advertisements
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In order to prevent spam it is not possible to add links to the signature.

6) Don't make noise
Don't write the same post in a lot of different threads. Don't write 100 lines with identical smileys. Don' write posts with just CAPITAL LETTERS.

7) No illegal content
Content which is illegal due to insults, libel, hate speech, copyright infringements etc. is of course not allowed.

8) Be cautious with quotes
Don't change the wording when you quote someone. If you quote outside the thread, then post a link or a source. If you choose to abridge a quote, then mark it explicitly with "...". And last but not least: Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

If these guidelines are violated, an admin or moderator will edit or delete posts. If no improvement is seen, it can be necessary to ban the user in question.


Latest revised by Jeppe Branner (branner), admin and site owner, November 9, 2015.

I contend two of the most active users violate 6 of the 8 rules daily and should be banned.

Discuss

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Unless your widdle feewings are vewy huut and you expect some sympathy.

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spot wrote:

1) Stay inside the scope
Climate-Debate.com is about climate change and related questions. If you want to discuss other topics, then you are welcome to do so in the Off Topic area (see the forum overview).
Should the conversation turn into more personal or private talk, then consider withdrawing to Private Messages.

2) Stick to the subject
Always stay on-topic in the thread you are participating in. If you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

3) Use the Search machine
Many topics have been discussed several times, and a lot of questions have been answered before. Start by using the Search field (top left of the page), and try to make your post contribute to the forum in a new way.

4) Don't attack the messenger
This doesn't mean that a tough tone and an offensive style is not accepted, but please focus on the message and not the messenger.

5) No advertisements
Direct advertisements for other websites or products are not allowed. You can add a link to your website on your profile page.
In order to prevent spam it is not possible to add links to the signature.

6) Don't make noise
Don't write the same post in a lot of different threads. Don't write 100 lines with identical smileys. Don' write posts with just CAPITAL LETTERS.

7) No illegal content
Content which is illegal due to insults, libel, hate speech, copyright infringements etc. is of course not allowed.

8) Be cautious with quotes
Don't change the wording when you quote someone. If you quote outside the thread, then post a link or a source. If you choose to abridge a quote, then mark it explicitly with "...". And last but not least: Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

If these guidelines are violated, an admin or moderator will edit or delete posts. If no improvement is seen, it can be necessary to ban the user in question.


Latest revised by Jeppe Branner (branner), admin and site owner, November 9, 2015.

I contend two of the most active users violate 6 of the 8 rules daily and should be banned.

Discuss

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

Im a BM wrote:
Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

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GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

duncan61 wrote:
Well said Harvey.I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.Climate debate forum and I am learning stuff

duncan61 wrote:
How did you get a picture of me so easy

duncan61 wrote:
I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.

GretaGroupie wrote:

duncan61 wrote:
I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.

The pixie twink thing is so much more fun than arguing all the time about blah blah blah (gretas words).

Are any of your friends interested in being an andro trans?

GretaGroupie wrote:

duncan61 wrote:
I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.

The pixie twink thing is so much more fun than arguing all the time about blah blah blah (gretas words).

Are any of your friends interested in being an andro trans?

Swan wrote:

GretaGroupie wrote:

duncan61 wrote:
I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.

The pixie twink thing is so much more fun than arguing all the time about blah blah blah (gretas words).

Are any of your friends interested in being an andro trans?

LOL a faggot recruiter, like there aren't enough little pee pee's already

IBdaMann wrote:

Swan wrote:

GretaGroupie wrote:

duncan61 wrote:
I shared the pixie twink thing at work and now we all want have one or be one.

The pixie twink thing is so much more fun than arguing all the time about blah blah blah (gretas words).

Are any of your friends interested in being an andro trans?

LOL a faggot recruiter, like there aren't enough little pee pee's already

GretaGroupie, you were fortunate to catch Swan on a good day. On other days he can become somewhat abrasive.

HarveyH55 wrote:

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

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GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

This post confirms what was suspected all along. Sealover is an website thief. 'His website', but the owner shut it down? Shutdown, but trolls came and ruined it? So confused. Sealover is a fraud, and a liar. Admits to two memberships here, to deceive. I'd ban both, if it was up to me... Lied about one thing, probably lying about everything else... Really doubt the Phd, or much college in general, Communication skill are key to any career. You won't get far in life, regardless of scholastic achievements, if you can't talk to people. Techno-jargon is reserved for geeks of the same field, or cult.

Into the Night wrote:

HarveyH55 wrote:

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

This post confirms what was suspected all along. Sealover is an website thief. 'His website', but the owner shut it down? Shutdown, but trolls came and ruined it? So confused. Sealover is a fraud, and a liar. Admits to two memberships here, to deceive. I'd ban both, if it was up to me... Lied about one thing, probably lying about everything else... Really doubt the Phd, or much college in general, Communication skill are key to any career. You won't get far in life, regardless of scholastic achievements, if you can't talk to people. Techno-jargon is reserved for geeks of the same field, or cult.

Oddly enough, you don't get banned here or on most forums (especially on political forums) for lying.

HarveyH55 wrote:

Into the Night wrote:

HarveyH55 wrote:

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

This post confirms what was suspected all along. Sealover is an website thief. 'His website', but the owner shut it down? Shutdown, but trolls came and ruined it? So confused. Sealover is a fraud, and a liar. Admits to two memberships here, to deceive. I'd ban both, if it was up to me... Lied about one thing, probably lying about everything else... Really doubt the Phd, or much college in general, Communication skill are key to any career. You won't get far in life, regardless of scholastic achievements, if you can't talk to people. Techno-jargon is reserved for geeks of the same field, or cult.

Oddly enough, you don't get banned here or on most forums (especially on political forums) for lying.

True, but sock-puppets to harass other members that won't agree, or believe is on most forums I've been on. Usually just the sock, unless the owner is know, without a doubt, then both. Really attests to the character of the puppet master. Has to split to a second persona, to do antural-nasty crap. He's just nasty, and decietful. Mostl likely misrepresenting himself, to be disruptive.

Into the Night wrote:

HarveyH55 wrote:

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

This post confirms what was suspected all along. Sealover is an website thief. 'His website', but the owner shut it down? Shutdown, but trolls came and ruined it? So confused. Sealover is a fraud, and a liar. Admits to two memberships here, to deceive. I'd ban both, if it was up to me... Lied about one thing, probably lying about everything else... Really doubt the Phd, or much college in general, Communication skill are key to any career. You won't get far in life, regardless of scholastic achievements, if you can't talk to people. Techno-jargon is reserved for geeks of the same field, or cult.

Oddly enough, you don't get banned here or on most forums (especially on political forums) for lying.

IBdaMann wrote:
Is "pixie twink" something one becomes or is it something that one does?

IBdaMann wrote:
GretaGroupie, you were fortunate to catch Swan on a good day. On other days he can become somewhat abrasive.

HarveyH55 wrote:

Im a BM wrote:
Vengeance is mine. I'm happy now.

Sealover came to this website with a mission and a grudge.

Ten years ago, his website shut down because the owner decided it wasn't worth it any more.

The second wave of trolls included two particularly pernicious ones.

"Snowlover123" and "BethesdaWX".

Talk about trolls who hide behind word games!

But these guys at least pretended to know what the words meant.

They didn't try to disguise their ignorance by calling them "buzzwords".

Sealover sublimated his rage toward Snow Job and Beth and took it out on the two main trolls at this site.

They made the perfect Ignoramus for debate anyway.

But revenge is now complete, and their usefulness has expired.

But there is a new Ignoramus who can serve for the broader debate.

One who makes even MORE absurd claims than ugly clown or parrot boy.

Like the idea that there is a lot more methane than carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

So ONE troll will still get some attention from sealover.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

The trolls WILL stalk you with PMs.

There is a very convenient feature.

PMs can be marked for deletion without reading them.

PMs have to have a title, so they DO get a few words to insult you with.

But that is all you ever have to see of their message.

Just mark it for deletion and delete it.

As sealover's alter ego, I've seen the kind of PMs he used to read before deleting.

Maybe the thinned skinned cry baby types should delete the PMs before reading.

Otherwise their widdo feewings might get vewy huut.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GretaGroupie wrote:

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Rule number 9: do not stalk people in pms.

This post confirms what was suspected all along. Sealover is an website thief. 'His website', but the owner shut it down? Shutdown, but trolls came and ruined it? So confused. Sealover is a fraud, and a liar. Admits to two memberships here, to deceive. I'd ban both, if it was up to me... Lied about one thing, probably lying about everything else... Really doubt the Phd, or much college in general, Communication skill are key to any career. You won't get far in life, regardless of scholastic achievements, if you can't talk to people. Techno-jargon is reserved for geeks of the same field, or cult.

HarveyH55 wrote:
When the message is in MY mailbox, it's MY mail, and I can do what I want with it. It's no longer your property, once you click 'send'. I have nothing to hide, nothing to fear.

Obviously you wanted to keep your silly crap hidden (Embarrassed much?). Didn't see anything in it that bothered me at all, so I shared the spam-mail. Cry, whine, and complain all you want. We don't always get what we want.

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Unless your widdle feewings are vewy huut and you expect some sympathy.

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spot wrote:

1) Stay inside the scope
Climate-Debate.com is about climate change and related questions. If you want to discuss other topics, then you are welcome to do so in the Off Topic area (see the forum overview).
Should the conversation turn into more personal or private talk, then consider withdrawing to Private Messages.

2) Stick to the subject
Always stay on-topic in the thread you are participating in. If you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

3) Use the Search machine
Many topics have been discussed several times, and a lot of questions have been answered before. Start by using the Search field (top left of the page), and try to make your post contribute to the forum in a new way.

4) Don't attack the messenger
This doesn't mean that a tough tone and an offensive style is not accepted, but please focus on the message and not the messenger.

5) No advertisements
Direct advertisements for other websites or products are not allowed. You can add a link to your website on your profile page.
In order to prevent spam it is not possible to add links to the signature.

6) Don't make noise
Don't write the same post in a lot of different threads. Don't write 100 lines with identical smileys. Don' write posts with just CAPITAL LETTERS.

7) No illegal content
Content which is illegal due to insults, libel, hate speech, copyright infringements etc. is of course not allowed.

8) Be cautious with quotes
Don't change the wording when you quote someone. If you quote outside the thread, then post a link or a source. If you choose to abridge a quote, then mark it explicitly with "...". And last but not least: Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

If these guidelines are violated, an admin or moderator will edit or delete posts. If no improvement is seen, it can be necessary to ban the user in question.


Latest revised by Jeppe Branner (branner), admin and site owner, November 9, 2015.

I contend two of the most active users violate 6 of the 8 rules daily and should be banned.

Discuss

sealover wrote:
Latest word from Jeppe Branner.

April 25 e mail personal communication. Most recent of multiple contacts.

I did NOT get Branner's consent to quote this here.

But, hey, when the message is in MY mailbox, it's MY mail, and I can do what I want with it.

I'll protect you from the parts of the message that might be too scary.

Here is one nice sentence from Branner to sealover.

"Maybe a naive hope, but it looks like the site is going in a better direction these weeks."

There IS an audience, and these weeks it includes the website owner.

Would you want your mother to see the stuff you post and know it was you?

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HarveyH55 wrote:
When the message is in MY mailbox, it's MY mail, and I can do what I want with it. It's no longer your property, once you click 'send'. I have nothing to hide, nothing to fear.

Obviously you wanted to keep your silly crap hidden (Embarrassed much?). Didn't see anything in it that bothered me at all, so I shared the spam-mail. Cry, whine, and complain all you want. We don't always get what we want.

sealover wrote:
Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

Unless your widdle feewings are vewy huut and you expect some sympathy.

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spot wrote:

1) Stay inside the scope
Climate-Debate.com is about climate change and related questions. If you want to discuss other topics, then you are welcome to do so in the Off Topic area (see the forum overview).
Should the conversation turn into more personal or private talk, then consider withdrawing to Private Messages.

2) Stick to the subject
Always stay on-topic in the thread you are participating in. If you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

3) Use the Search machine
Many topics have been discussed several times, and a lot of questions have been answered before. Start by using the Search field (top left of the page), and try to make your post contribute to the forum in a new way.

4) Don't attack the messenger
This doesn't mean that a tough tone and an offensive style is not accepted, but please focus on the message and not the messenger.

5) No advertisements
Direct advertisements for other websites or products are not allowed. You can add a link to your website on your profile page.
In order to prevent spam it is not possible to add links to the signature.

6) Don't make noise
Don't write the same post in a lot of different threads. Don't write 100 lines with identical smileys. Don' write posts with just CAPITAL LETTERS.

7) No illegal content
Content which is illegal due to insults, libel, hate speech, copyright infringements etc. is of course not allowed.

8) Be cautious with quotes
Don't change the wording when you quote someone. If you quote outside the thread, then post a link or a source. If you choose to abridge a quote, then mark it explicitly with "...". And last but not least: Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

If these guidelines are violated, an admin or moderator will edit or delete posts. If no improvement is seen, it can be necessary to ban the user in question.


Latest revised by Jeppe Branner (branner), admin and site owner, November 9, 2015.

I contend two of the most active users violate 6 of the 8 rules daily and should be banned.

Discuss

spot wrote:

1) Stay inside the scope
Climate-Debate.com is about climate change and related questions. If you want to discuss other topics, then you are welcome to do so in the Off Topic area (see the forum overview).
Should the conversation turn into more personal or private talk, then consider withdrawing to Private Messages.

2) Stick to the subject
Always stay on-topic in the thread you are participating in. If you want to discuss something else, then start a new thread.

3) Use the Search machine
Many topics have been discussed several times, and a lot of questions have been answered before. Start by using the Search field (top left of the page), and try to make your post contribute to the forum in a new way.

4) Don't attack the messenger
This doesn't mean that a tough tone and an offensive style is not accepted, but please focus on the message and not the messenger.

5) No advertisements
Direct advertisements for other websites or products are not allowed. You can add a link to your website on your profile page.
In order to prevent spam it is not possible to add links to the signature.

6) Don't make noise
Don't write the same post in a lot of different threads. Don't write 100 lines with identical smileys. Don' write posts with just CAPITAL LETTERS.

7) No illegal content
Content which is illegal due to insults, libel, hate speech, copyright infringements etc. is of course not allowed.

8) Be cautious with quotes
Don't change the wording when you quote someone. If you quote outside the thread, then post a link or a source. If you choose to abridge a quote, then mark it explicitly with "...". And last but not least: Don't quote from a private message without the other user's consent.

If these guidelines are violated, an admin or moderator will edit or delete posts. If no improvement is seen, it can be necessary to ban the user in question.


Latest revised by Jeppe Branner (branner), admin and site owner, November 9, 2015.

I contend two of the most active users violate 6 of the 8 rules daily and should be banned.

Discuss

squeal over's sock wrote:Those trolls who obnoxiously derail debate/discussion are the worst.

squeal over's sock wrote:They hide behind word games.

sealover wrote:
"You are a nothing." = Ad hominem fallacy.

sealover wrote:
This "reminder of the rules" isn't so much about rules of debate as it is about common decency in communication.

sealover wrote:
"You are a nothing." This is a favorite phrase used by the most prolific here.
In debate, this is known as an ad hominem attack.
It is also a fallacy.

sealover wrote:
How can anything be "a nothing"?

sealover wrote:
Barely qualifies as even a word game.

The goal for using ad hominem attacks is to deflect any real question at issue.

Here, where there was no real debate in the first place, the goal for using ad hominem attacks is to enrage.

Make it PERSONAL.

sealover wrote:
But science is not word games.

sealover wrote:
Personal attacks have no place in valid debate, or any other valid discussion.

sealover wrote:
Hopefully, most folks have enough self esteem to realize they are not a "nothing", and that their debate assertion must have hit close to a sensitive target to catch THIS kind of flack.

sealover wrote:
If the opponent had supportable facts for their assertions regarding science, they would not have to resort to ad hominem attacks.

sealover wrote:
Or an endless list of fallacies, and an endless list of all the things that "Science is not...".

sealover wrote:
Science is not "an alkaline."

Science is not an amphibian, which obviously really means amphibious.

Science is not a word game.