NPR: Newspaper Websites Struggle to Deal with Anonymous Trolls
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Here’s an interesting discussion of the pitfalls of allowing anonymous commenting on blogs and media websites, from NPR’s Talk of the Nation.
44 comments
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Mr Pancakes Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:05:57pm |
When you're anonymous you can say anything you want.... real easy to figure that one out. So, have em sign up at a minimum. OR just don't allow comments.
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Firstinla Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:06:08pm |
Trolling just reflects the lack of civility in a continuing deterioration of society. But this is nothing new. Once upon a time someone would scrawl something with a quill on a piece of parchment and nail it to the community bill board. "Post no bills."
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jamesfirecat Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:09:34pm |
re: #2 Firstinla
Trolling just reflects the lack of civility in a continuing deterioration of society. But this is nothing new. Once upon a time someone would scrawl something with a quill on a piece of parchment and nail it to the community bill board. "Post no bills."
That's nothing I know a guy who slammed almost a hundred different complaints on some church door. I hear number 96 was that the bingo events they had on Friday nights was rigged....
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:11:09pm |
Trolls? I've never heard of such a strange and mysterious creature. What could they possibly be?
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:19:16pm |
re: #5 Tasmanian Devil
Greetings and salutations. Glad to meet your acquaintance. Tell me your story.
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goddamnedfrank Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:20:37pm |
This is why I relentlessly train my crack team of billy goats on bridging tactics.
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:25:35pm |
re: #9 Tasmanian Devil
Pardon me if I may say, but nobody has no particular political leanings who hangs out here. But welcome in any case. I hope you play well.
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:26:51pm |
re: #9 Tasmanian Devil
We tend to be a rather passionate crowd.
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:31:48pm |
re: #12 Tasmanian Devil
It's a fun place, even if it's a bit hot and heavy at times. If you want to know the main idea here, it's that we're anti-Idiotarian. That's a non-partisan concept that most of us get.
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Irenicum Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:45:40pm |
Although it does seem oddly appropriate that this thread would expose a few. Work beckons in nary a few hours. As always, see ya on the other side. G'nite all. (once again)
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Eclectic Infidel Mon, Jul 5, 2010 10:55:24pm |
Ah, trolls. I remember 'em back in the day on Usenet's "alt.atheism." Birthplace of the now famous Invisible Pink Unicorn, Knight of BAAWA (Bad Assed Atheist With Attitude), and the infamous Evil Atheist Conspiracy.
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:09:48pm |
This is the nature of the beast. This quote is older than the HTTP. I think.
On the internet, no knows you're a dog.
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darthstar Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:12:42pm |
Well, nobody who goes by the name of darthstar could ever be considered an anonymous poster.
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:13:43pm |
re: #17 eclectic infidel
Ah, trolls. I remember 'em back in the day on Usenet's "alt.atheism." Birthplace of the now famous Invisible Pink Unicorn, Knight of BAAWA (Bad Assed Atheist With Attitude), and the infamous Evil Atheist Conspiracy.
ahh Usenet... I was a Usenet admin when the first SPAM hit Usenet. The Green Card Lawyers SPAM. I bought a T-shirt commemorating the event and still have it. It doesn't fit, of course. Time seems to shrink old T-shirts... :) Late 80's or early 90's i think.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:13:58pm |
re: #20 darthstar
Well, nobody who goes by the name of darthstar could ever be considered an anonymous poster.
That guy is an asshole, trust me.
///
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:15:29pm |
re: #22 Cannadian Club Akbar
That guy is an asshole, trust me.
///
darthstar, darkhelmet, it is all the same..
//
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Kronocide Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:16:36pm |
I'm going to go Commit Snuggle with Wifey since nobody will do anything irreverently obstreperous.
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:17:19pm |
re: #24 BigPapa
I'm going to go Commit Snuggle with Wifey since nobody will do anything irreverently obstreperous.
lol.. hope she is still awake when you attack!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:18:30pm |
re: #24 BigPapa
I'm going to go Commit Snuggle with Wifey since nobody will do anything irreverently obstreperous.
I am Pro snuggle. ( If it gets me votes)
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Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:19:05pm |
What is it about the annonymity of the mob that turns people into bestial idiots? Trolling is only a minor manifestation.
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:22:16pm |
re: #27 ralphieboy
What is it about the annonymity of the mob that turns people into bestial idiots? Trolling is only a minor manifestation.
Penny Arcade said it best!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:30:21pm |
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:32:33pm |
re: #30 Cannadian Club Akbar
I think you broke the intertubes... just sayin'
lol.. I have gained some weight lately!
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Cannadian Club Akbar Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:37:22pm |
Enjoy the night. My first day back at work is tomorrow.
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boxhead Mon, Jul 5, 2010 11:39:40pm |
re: #32 Cannadian Club Akbar
Enjoy the night. My first day back at work is tomorrow.
Enjoy your rest... cya tomorrow
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Sol Berdinowitz Tue, Jul 6, 2010 12:02:26am |
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boxhead Tue, Jul 6, 2010 12:04:24am |
re: #34 ralphieboy
Another take from Tom Tomorrow
[Link: www.salon.com...]
The Penny Arcade comic was posted March 19 2004.
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Irenicum Tue, Jul 6, 2010 12:25:01am |
re: #32 Cannadian Club Akbar
Be well man. The offer stands open.
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Irenicum Tue, Jul 6, 2010 12:28:32am |
Again, the nic stands open. Hope you're well. And to those also interested hanging out.
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Irenicum Tue, Jul 6, 2010 12:39:41am |
re: #37 Tasmanian Devil
Nope. I just responded to a common concern seen here. G'nite gang. For real. See ya on the other side. G'niite gang. And be real.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Tue, Jul 6, 2010 2:03:50am |
re: #28 boxhead
Penny Arcade said it best!
PA! I don't even need to click on the link to know what it is :D
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akarra Tue, Jul 6, 2010 5:30:38am |
I don't think I've ever posted anonymously - I've said many, many stupid things on the Internet, some of which I regret deeply. Some of them probably could have gotten me in trouble. But I don't regret not posting anonymously, I regret posting in the first place.
My own thought is that one needs a combination of a thicker skin and a greater sensitivity to what one posts. Posting often is never going to be perfect.
The anonymous trolls seem to have found another solution: unleash a tidal wave of hate, and because one is part of an unsigned bandwagon, feel justified and ready for the next round.
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kreyagg Tue, Jul 6, 2010 8:40:14am |
Next up on Redstate: "Proof Charles is a liberal bent on destroying the US, he listens to NPR!"
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1madpittbull Tue, Jul 6, 2010 9:12:20am |
LOL @ Kreyagg...
I'm smiling when I say this, but what else is new
:)
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