Posted by Larry Hoover on September 12, 2016, at 23:29:59
In reply to Our troll problem. It is about time., posted by SLS on September 9, 2016, at 16:29:29
I do not agree that the generic response to trolls applies here, on a mental health forum which was designed to attract new members via direct linking to Google.
Psychobabble is an exceptional case. A sociopath here is like a fox in the henhouse. I have seen the result of that specific example, and not only is it not pretty, it is not something to be simply ignored. That doesn't fix the chickens.
I have no idea why Bob allowed a sociopathic religious bigot to escape any reasonable limits on his posting, via the imposition of rules of "civility". (I don't think Bob has a clue what that is, thus the quotation marks.)
Not feeding the troll does not fix the troll problem. It does not protect the vulnerable newcomer seeking insight, knowledge, and support. It is analogous to the ostrich sticking its head in the sand. Nothing changes, you just decide not to see it. Unfortunately, despite the humourous result, the Fluffy Program hides the reality of Lou's antisocial posts only on your own computer. It doesn't change the public record, but instead, it only changes your personal one. Unless the program is offered in the registration process, of what use is it to any but the few of us that know of its existence?
I happen to agree with everything linkadge said. When you have a cancer, the solution is to cut it out. That has not happened here, and is not likely to happen, either.
I have tried returning to this site a number of times, hoping to provide support, but I cannot do it. I cannot tolerate this abusive Pilderbeast called Lou.
I cannot tolerate the idea of a medical professional, sworn to do no harm, abdicating his responsibility to us all. We do not need to be Dr. Bob's patients for that principle to apply, IMHO.
I just can't be here. I care too much. And I wish you all the best.
Lar
poster:Larry Hoover
thread:1091960
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20160819/msgs/1092071.html