Posted by Tabitha on September 14, 2016, at 11:55:55
In reply to Re: Our troll problem. It is about time., posted by Pontormo on September 14, 2016, at 8:14:28
> Let me say why I disagree with this idea.
>
> This seems harmless and even compassionate... maybe morally required... but... ...Let me say why I think it's not.
>I agree with Pontormo, for the reasons given, and more. I think it could be more off-putting to newcomers to have others immediately adding instructions and warnings on top of the strange posts. Some people may just want to ask a question or two, and have no plans of sticking around anyway. Let them draw their own conclusions.
Personally I'm more concerned with supporting the regulars and old-timers at this point anyway. I think it adds more stress to us to feel a need to intervene between Fluffy and newcomers on top of trying to manage our own reactions to his posts.
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