To screen or not to screen

RLW · 05-04-2004, 06:49 PM

I believe if we get to many more like DBAG we'll have to go back to the screening. For those of you who may be wondering just review his threads dated today. Good luck Mr. Webmaster.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-04-2004, 07:11 PM

Time to pull the plug on Dbag? He shouldn't wreck it for the rest of us!

DRH · 05-04-2004, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

I believe if we get to many more like DBAG we'll have to go back to the screening. For those of you who may be wondering just review his threads dated today. Good luck Mr. Webmaster.

I agree ... after reading the "DBAG" posts of today it appears that his only intent is to cause trouble. However, I believe the new forum software gives Don Z. total control over who is allowed access to the forum, so I would imagine we won't be seeing many more "DBAG" posts.

Mee-n-Mac · 05-04-2004, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Time to pull the plug on Dbag? He shouldn't wreck it for the rest of us!

I do believe it's time to use the new feature. We can consider this an opportunity, not a nuisance

I would hope the occasional situation like this doesn't lead us to re-consider forum moderation. If for no other reason, it's too much work for Don. At most, this thing is a minor nuisance which'll be handled in short fashion. The benefits of immediate-posting still outweigh the "costs" IMHO.

islandAl · 05-04-2004, 07:35 PM

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I would imagine we won't be seeing many more "DBAG" posts.

Sure hope you are right.

Paugus Bay Resident · 05-04-2004, 09:04 PM

Looks like it's already happened. Thanks Don.

Pepper · 05-04-2004, 09:15 PM

Bravo, Don! I was hoping for just that resolution! Thank you for all you do.

. I hope you won't have to do that very often, but we're all relieved that you stay on top of things so well. Bless your heart for the patience you display, the diplomacy you excercise, and the good judgement you practice!

Steve · 05-04-2004, 09:19 PM

Sounds like I missed some excitement, but that the right resolution was found.

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-04-2004, 10:06 PM

Seems like Internet Trolls show up everywhere. They are best ignored. As usual, Don did a good job taking care of the situation, thanks Don.

Clicking on that little red triangle with an I in it on the left of a post will report a bad post. I heard a rumor that sometimes the Webmaster is away from the forum for a few minutes

and clicking that button lets Don know where to look.

Pepper · 05-04-2004, 10:12 PM

Gene, thanks for the tip - I was not aware of the power of the little yellow icon - I'll bet you've alerted a whole bunch of us to yet another great feature of this wonderful new layout.

As always, Don continues to provide us all with a suberb forum!

mcdude · 05-05-2004, 06:47 AM

Thanks for getting rid of that "poster" Don. the "Report Bad Post" button was something I never thought I would use!

RLW · 05-05-2004, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

Thanks for getting rid of that "poster" Don. the "Report Bad Post" button was something I never thought I would use!

OK where the heck is this darn button. Even with my glasses on I can't seem to locate same.
Thanks in advance

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-05-2004, 07:54 AM

It is the little triangle button next to the green light under your name. I didn't remember it either last night. So glad DBag is history!

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-05-2004, 11:31 AM

Click this image on the left to report a bad post
V

^

GWC... · 05-05-2004, 11:51 AM

Reminder: You have to be logged online to see it - the button in the lower left portion of your post will be green

, in color.

If you are just browsing the forum and reading posts without being logged on, it will not appear - the button in the lower left portion of your post will be purplish

, in color.

RLW · 05-05-2004, 12:28 PM

I see all the triangles on the names above mine, but how did they get there????? Is there a spot that if I write something and want to report a bad post how do I find and attcah the triangle or don't I. It gets there some other way???? Sorry, guess I'm just slowing down at the retirement age.
Thanks all and have a geat day. Dam I just noticed I made a Member. Do I get some kind of certificate or something to hang on my wall?

GWC... · 05-05-2004, 12:42 PM

... you now have bragging rights.

Janet · 05-05-2004, 04:15 PM

If you scroll down the opening page of the forum to "What's going on" you'll see a welcome to our newest member - FORMERdbag

webmaster · 05-05-2004, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

If you scroll down the opening page of the forum to "What's going on" you'll see a welcome to our newest member - FORMERdbag

Don't worry, for the time being no new member can post anything until I approve their membership.

Janet · 05-05-2004, 08:20 PM

Thanks, Webmaster - great job!

RI Swamp Yankee · 05-06-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RLW

...Is there a spot that if I write something and want to report a bad post how do I find and attcah the triangle or don't I. ....

You click on the triangle to report a bad or offensive post that was made by someone else. That will alert Don to look at the post that was reported. You will notice there is no triangle next to your own posts when you are logged in but at the bottom right of your own posts there is an "edit" button if you want to correct one of your own posts.

P.S. Can't call you "junior" anymore

RLW · 05-07-2004, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

You click on the triangle to report a bad or offensive post that was made by someone else. That will alert Don to look at the post that was reported. You will notice there is no triangle next to your own posts when you are logged in but at the bottom right of your own posts there is an "edit" button if you want to correct one of your own posts.

P.S. Can't call you "junior" anymore

You finally broke through to the ole geezer. Maybe it's because I have a bit of rest under my belt and can see things a bit clearer. You have saved everyone form reading that stupid question over again.
Thanks alot and may God put the subject back to sleep.
Have a fantastic Mother's day weekend
RLW

05-04-2004, 06:49 PM	#1
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	To screen or not to screen I believe if we get to many more like DBAG we'll have to go back to the screening. For those of you who may be wondering just review his threads dated today. Good luck Mr. Webmaster.

05-04-2004, 09:15 PM	#7
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Bravo, Don Bravo, Don! I was hoping for just that resolution! Thank you for all you do. . I hope you won't have to do that very often, but we're all relieved that you stay on top of things so well. Bless your heart for the patience you display, the diplomacy you excercise, and the good judgement you practice!

05-04-2004, 10:06 PM	#9
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Internet Trolls Seems like Internet Trolls show up everywhere. They are best ignored. As usual, Don did a good job taking care of the situation, thanks Don. Clicking on that little red triangle with an I in it on the left of a post will report a bad post. I heard a rumor that sometimes the Webmaster is away from the forum for a few minutes and clicking that button lets Don know where to look. __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

05-04-2004, 10:12 PM	#10
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Thanks for the tip! Gene, thanks for the tip - I was not aware of the power of the little yellow icon - I'll bet you've alerted a whole bunch of us to yet another great feature of this wonderful new layout. As always, Don continues to provide us all with a suberb forum!

05-05-2004, 06:47 AM	#11
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	thanks Don Thanks for getting rid of that "poster" Don. the "Report Bad Post" button was something I never thought I would use!

05-04-2004, 07:11 PM	#2
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Time to pull the plug on Dbag? He shouldn't wreck it for the rest of us!

05-04-2004, 09:04 PM	#6
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	Looks like it's already happened. Thanks Don.

05-04-2004, 09:19 PM	#8
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern NH Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like I missed some excitement, but that the right resolution was found.

05-05-2004, 07:54 AM	#13
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Report Bad Post Button It is the little triangle button next to the green light under your name. I didn't remember it either last night. So glad DBag is history!

05-05-2004, 11:31 AM	#14
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	Report bad post image Click this image on the left to report a bad post V ^ __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

05-05-2004, 11:51 AM	#15
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How my eyes saw the triangle... Reminder: You have to be logged online to see it - the button in the lower left portion of your post will be green , in color. If you are just browsing the forum and reading posts without being logged on, it will not appear - the button in the lower left portion of your post will be purplish , in color. Last edited by GWC...; 05-05-2004 at 12:31 PM.

05-05-2004, 12:28 PM	#16
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Ole geezer back on the Bad post report I see all the triangles on the names above mine, but how did they get there????? Is there a spot that if I write something and want to report a bad post how do I find and attcah the triangle or don't I. It gets there some other way???? Sorry, guess I'm just slowing down at the retirement age. Thanks all and have a geat day. Dam I just noticed I made a Member. Do I get some kind of certificate or something to hang on my wall?

05-05-2004, 12:42 PM	#17
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No prize; however... ... you now have bragging rights.

05-05-2004, 04:15 PM	#18
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Thanks: 230 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Report a bad post button If you scroll down the opening page of the forum to "What's going on" you'll see a welcome to our newest member - FORMERdbag

05-05-2004, 08:20 PM	#20
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 467 Thanks: 230 Thanked 130 Times in 88 Posts	Thanks Thanks, Webmaster - great job!