Originally posted by NotAllThere
View Post
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
"Retiring from contracting", trolls and sock puppets
Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
-
"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank... -
Originally posted by cojak View PostOh, I missed these posts so I just banned the little fecker.Comment
-
Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostYes, and I thought the same. But I did some digging and this person is NOT a sock puppet. I cannot explain further.
We do not want suspect sock-puppets and trolls to be called out in the forums. The danger is too high of false accusation and taking a thread off-topic. No witch-hunts.
We want you to report them to the moderators so we can investigate with the tools at our disposal. Once we've done that, if we find evidence then we'll take appropriate action. Simply making a notification, however, does not mean that we will agree with you. Nor does it mean we'll take the action you'd like to take.
I have warned this particular individual that any further brainfart postings will be treated as troll posts.Originally posted by cojak View PostOh, I missed these posts so I just banned the little fecker.Comment
-
Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostBeing a sock-puppet in and off itself is not a reason for a banning. Nor is it if a sock-puppet particularly gets under the skin of one particular individual. Also there is a difference between "we've found no evidence" and "is a genuine poster". However, I couldn't give a rat's-arse what you believe.
Brainfart is a great word for describing the emanations such as the first post in this thread, so I'll continue to use it.
Brainfart is I agree a sensible term to describe much of the spam posted.Comment
-
Originally posted by TykeMerc View PostSo sockpuppetry isn't a reason for banning? Odd that you may want to refer to your own "who's been banned and why" thread, there's plenty banned in there for being sockpuppets and it's no mystery that they're not allowed (other than the ones Admin is happy to see survive indefinitely).
Brainfart is I agree a sensible term to describe much of the spam posted.Comment
-
Originally posted by TykeMerc View PostSo sockpuppetry isn't a reason for banning? Odd that, you may want to refer to your own "who's been banned and why" thread, there's plenty banned in there just for being sockpuppets and it's no mystery that they're not allowed (other than the ones Admin is happy to see survive indefinitely).
Brainfart is I agree a sensible term to describe much of the spam posted.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
-
To be fair the sock puppets that are banned have usually drawn attention to themselves for some reason. I don't think many are banned just for being a sockpuppet. Am sure there are plenty still going that haven't caused an uproar yet.
EDIT. The latest ban is a perfect example. If it's nowhere near Cojacks irritation line it won't get a ban.Last edited by northernladuk; 4 December 2015, 13:16.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
-
Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostBeing a sockpuppet is sufficient grounds for a banning. However, being a sockpuppet doesn't mean the account will be banned? Or is the distinction too subtle for you.Comment
-
Originally posted by TykeMerc View PostYes it is, there's no distinction.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
-
Originally posted by cojak View PostSorry about crossing streams.
Comment
Topic is closed
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment