I'm a bit self-conscious. I need to build up confidence first then find the right place to share them. I hope I can bring some amusement to you. :0)Share your weirdness. It's anonymous and we love it.
Moderators were appointed to deal with some horrific trolling. For example, at one point the full names and addresses of up to a dozen posters were displayed late on a Friday to intimidate them, and at the time nothing could be done about it until the magazine staff were next in the office on the Monday morning.
'old on, 'old on, WHAT? Are you holding out on us?
Gosh! That's dreadful. I'm glad that things got sorted out & the moderators do such a brilliant job of ensuring people feel comfortable to have fun, fascinating & friendly conversations here as well as share information & have a laugh & joke.Moderators were appointed to deal with some horrific trolling. For example, at one point the full names and addresses of up to a dozen posters were displayed late on a Friday to intimidate them, and at the time nothing could be done about it until the magazine staff were next in the office on the Monday morning.
We also had the usual online personal harassment issues. Can't remember how many times I received sexually pestering PM's from men I only knew as (say) Satan's Hoof or LoveMadgickeMan. As there was nobody to report them to and no way to get them booted off, and no 'Ignore' function, I'd just decline to respond.
Even saying 'Get lost!' was engaging with them. We were powerless against these vicious idiots.
One particular troll, whom I will not name or otherwise identify, harassed women on here and even followed them to other boards. He was manipulative and persistent enough to compromise some of them.
By the time he demanded that I take a holiday abroad with him as I'd publicly promised (I'd done no such thing of course) I knew of his tactics. When he threatened to turn up and claim me in person I told him yeah, you do that, and Techy will punch you up the bracket.
One woman he'd chased to another board was so frightened when he told her he was on his way to visit, she posted on the board asking for help.
There's a lot more to tell about him but that's enough to give an idea about why we needed moderators. A very fine job they do too.
I think in rhyme sometimes. I think that counts as weird, especially as the poems I come up with when thinking in rhyme come out perfectly formed & structured. :0)Share your weirdness. It's anonymous and we love it.
Horsa, I feel exactly the same. I will get around to sharing my weird experiences in here 'in due course' (those 3 words are in danger of becoming my catchphrase - procrastination or what?) but somehow they feel strangely personal. I admire people who have shared their experiences, but dammit I've only been in here for 2 years. I hardly know you guys!
Moderators were appointed to deal with some horrific trolling. For example, at one point the full names and addresses of up to a dozen posters were displayed late on a Friday to intimidate them, and at the time nothing could be done about it until the magazine staff were next in the office on the Monday morning.
We also had the usual online personal harassment issues. Can't remember how many times I received sexually pestering PM's from men I only knew as (say) Satan's Hoof or LoveMadgickeMan. As there was nobody to report them to and no way to get them booted off, and no 'Ignore' function, I'd just decline to respond.
Even saying 'Get lost!' was engaging with them. We were powerless against these vicious idiots.
One particular troll, whom I will not name or otherwise identify, harassed women on here and even followed them to other boards. He was manipulative and persistent enough to compromise some of them.
By the time he demanded that I take a holiday abroad with him as I'd publicly promised (I'd done no such thing of course) I knew of his tactics. When he threatened to turn up and claim me in person I told him yeah, you do that, and Techy will punch you up the bracket.
One woman he'd chased to another board was so frightened when he told her he was on his way to visit, she posted on the board asking for help.
There's a lot more to tell about him but that's enough to give an idea about why we needed moderators. A very fine job they do too.
I'd forgotten that.
The Limericks thread is just banter. Sometimes people take it seriously.
I'm sure you have some interesting stories
. If you're worried about misspellings or such, there is a "save draft" function, which I have used when relaying a long explanation.
lol.
I don't know about Horsa, but my hesitancy isn't really to do with any of that stuff. I just want to get it right from the point of view of having the time to compose and post a full and explanatory account of my odd experiences and then being able to afford to give attention to any follow-up questions. When I do finally get around to doing it, I will feel like Pandora opening her box (not that I will be releasing all the evils of the world, or anything like that!).I'm sure you have some interesting stories
Otherwise, just blame anything else on your computer, or phone, or tablet, or cat... You get the idea
You'll be waiting forever for the right time. Just slap it down and let people enjoy it.
I look forward to reading about your experiences. (I feel weird because I've had them & I'm thinking about possible repercussions & wondering if I'm brave enough to share.)
O.K. Thank you very much for the information.The Limericks thread is just banter. Sometimes people take it seriously.
I have been severely mocked on there and hope to be again.
Then it's my turn...
My hesitance isn't to do with inability to write properly either.
I have some interesting stories. I have no problems with spelling, punctuation or grammar.I'm sure you have some interesting stories
Otherwise, just blame anything else on your computer, or phone, or tablet, or cat... You get the idea
We also have the Blitz Limericks thread where you provide the last three lines of a limerick and the first two of the next.
Yes share them. it's much more interesting for people than reading about Trev and me whinging (or whingeing they both seem to be correct. I mean you'd think they'd make their minds up about that if nothing else wouldn't you....)
Ah, your just like the same as the rest of us then!Yes share them. it's much more interesting for people than reading about Trev and me whinging (or whingeing they both seem to be correct. I mean you'd think they'd make their minds up about that if nothing else wouldn't you....)
Everyone has been very kind about my strange and not so strange experiences and had some interesting views and questions.
O.K. Thank you very much for the information. :0)We also have the Blitz Limericks thread where you provide the last three lines of a limerick and the first two of the next.
O.K. Thank you very much. I will do when I have time then.Yes share them. it's much more interesting for people than reading about Trev and me whinging (or whingeing they both seem to be correct. I mean you'd think they'd make their minds up about that if nothing else wouldn't you....)
Everyone has been very kind about my strange and not so strange experiences and had some interesting views and questions.
O.K. Thank you very much. I'm very sorry I got carried away talking about off-topic stuff & caused you extra work.
Go on, Horsa. I look forward to reading about your experiences. Then I might gear myself up to post about mine (note my use of the word 'might').
I know. I'm just very busy at the moment. I work in heritage preservation, I'm busy revising for a computerised accounts exam & I'm doing coursework for book-keeping Level II. (They send me on lots of courses from work.) + I've got to keep my arts/crafts & musical skills going as well as my historical knowledge for work. (My poor head feels as if it's going to explode sometimes. It goes on strike because it doesn't get enough of a break at times.)
No pressure! I'm sure they will be worth waiting for. You just concentrate on making sure your head doesn't explode.
Thank you very much. I'll try my best. That computerised accounts course was hard at times as is some of this book-keeping (which I enjoy).
