Posted by Meatwood_Flack on February 21, 2013, at 6:51:17
In reply to Re: Disappearing posts, posted by Dr. Bob on February 20, 2013, at 20:04:42
Sadly, folks who get their jollies by being abusive on this site, and others, exists. Happily, they're fairly easy to spot trying to get around being blocked because, as soon as they're blocked a new poster appears and repeats the abusive behavior. And gets blocked again. Rinse. Repeat. The best way we Babblers can help dampen the blow of what shots they do get in, is to look out for each other. Check posts, and if we find one that is abusive, step in and offer reassurance and support to the victim. No need to engage the abuser, that's what they want. Some people can dust an abusive comment off with no problem, others can't. We are, basically, a support group, and while abusive comments can't be completely eliminated, we can make sure the abused gets enough support that he or she can dust it off.
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