I don't know which return troll it is but only a return troll gets this hostile this fast. Here are my reasons for requesting banishment -
Very 1st entry evah - hostile to another user
September 19, 2009 - 23:53 ET by Barry Bonds
So sad to hear that you're sick of hearing about racism.
I suggest you go bury your head in the sand - or you could go pound sand. Either way the country will be better off.
Oh, by the way, racism doesn't exist.
2nd entry - taunting those on the right.
September 20, 2009 - 00:06 ET by Barry Bonds
Is the lack of regard for the truth the Right has.
I think the Right hates the truth more than anything else.
Here is the Truth:
1) Rush is your leader.
2) Palin was NOT ready for prime time.
3) Bush was a horrible President.
4) The Right is the party of "No".
5) There are SOME who oppose Obama who do so solely because of race.
6) The Right would rather Obama fail than watch the country succeed under his policies.
7) No one cares about Marxism, Socialism, Communism or any other "Ism". Basically your who ideology smear campaign has exactly ONE victim: Van Jones.
8) The Hope and Change is working just fine.
more taunts
Slammin' Rush when Rush was not in the conversation. Your leader is Rush "Barack the Magic Negro" Limbaugh. And a taunt.
I give up counting, this entire piece was hijacked by his taunting, insults, and lies.
The illegal wars troll meme - notice the plural sense - Same reason why other people who don't believe in war pay for your illegal ones.
Sitting, waiting to troll - I'm going to wait for the Right to decry this hyperbolic, insane, crazy talk. Tick, tock, tick, tock...
Agreeing with Jimmy Carter, no an unsourced quote of Carter - I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man, that he's African-American.
Is he talking about NewsBusters or it's users? - If you want proof of the racism go to Media Matters, they have thoroughly documented it with video and transcripts. It's better than this trash.
another article hijacked by his insane posts.
Making pronouncements for the other party - Stop your crying: your leader is Rush Limbaugh, King of Hate Speech.
yet another article hijacked by his insane posts.
And this is only after 3 days. Please Ban this troll now.
Editor at Large
Comments Policy
They need a system
September 21, 2009 - 19:16 ET by LoosMooseNB just needs a system where when you get xx amount of negative votes on a response, it is no longer visible. Then you can let them waste their time typing and simply wash it off as if it never happened. Ted Kennedy taught me that.
Barry Banned ? If Only
September 21, 2009 - 19:55 ET by Free StinkerDay one it was obvious to me tha Barry isn't here to discuss anything.
When a newbie is arguing with our Resident Moderate - Shawn (who is a class act), you just know that the newbie Barry is a Troll.
No,,,dont ban him
September 21, 2009 - 19:59 ET by general companyHis idiocy makes other liberals cringe, gotta like that.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Lol gc... Good
September 21, 2009 - 20:01 ET by bigtimerLol gc...
Good point.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Agreed. We can have fun
September 21, 2009 - 20:48 ET by Scuba DudeAgreed. We can have fun smacking him around with this stupidity. And we can always tell him that Waxman is looking for him about his steroid use.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
JWF
September 21, 2009 - 23:09 ET by BarkerOdds are Barry will be gone in a couple of days. There's only a certain amount of crap NB allows their guests to leave on the floor.
And Barry Bonds has diarrhea.
I guess one turd (or two) in the punchbowl is enough for NB...know what I naem?
Barker
September 21, 2009 - 23:13 ET by MrShy"Odds are Barry will be gone in a couple of days"
What a let down. For a moment there, I thought you meant the other Barry.... :(
:p
MrS... We couldn't be
September 21, 2009 - 23:26 ET by bigtimerMrS...
We couldn't be that lucky..dang it all anyway.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
BT
September 21, 2009 - 23:28 ET by MrShyBut think... only a lil' more than 3 years to go.... more than 2/3rds of a year has passed already. Time flies! :)
MrS... That it
September 21, 2009 - 23:31 ET by bigtimerMrS...
That it does...even when you aren't having fun. ;-)
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Yeah, Barker
September 23, 2009 - 13:02 ET by BlondeI know exactly, ahem, what you naem.
I hope he fails, too.
He adds no value
September 22, 2009 - 20:57 ET by Vivaldi5I think you make a good case, JWF. Certainly Bondage, as I call him, adds essentially no value to the forum, unless one counts his Wile E. Coyote-like rock-ledge falls to the canyon floor each time someone brings facts to bear against him. Time and time again he has been utterly destroyed, only to pop up again next scene like Wile E., back to chasing the Road Runner.
If he were to go or be made to go, I sure wouldn't be shedding any tears.
Oh Come Now!! What would
September 22, 2009 - 21:01 ET by NL207Oh Come Now!!
What would a trap machine be without clay pigeons? Why, no fun at all! So too would NB be without trolls like BB.
Too true
September 22, 2009 - 22:55 ET by BlondeLive prey is so much more fun for target practice.
I love watching the little libs squirm once they've been fatally shot down.
I hope he fails, too.
I thought he was live
September 23, 2009 - 04:57 ET by Vivaldi5Blonde, I initially thought he was "live," and so after G. May's hilarious demolition of Bondage here, I took two more opportunities to give his drivel significant attention. In fact, I had to embarrass him to get him to return to the thread.
The man has nothing. When he can't answer a question, he shouts all the louder that his questions (asked after he got into trouble in order to misdirect) are not being answered.When challenged on his claims, he either says things like "Google is your friend" (which he tried on motherbelt) or drags in something from the ludicrous liberal attack site Media Matters. He also spells about as you would expect given his limited level of discussion ("Media Matters is a torn in the Right Wings side...").
This can be entertaining for a while, but once Barry's bag of tricks ran out--which didn't take long--, he lost his amusement value for me.
He served an important
September 24, 2009 - 21:20 ET by NL207He served an important function: abject proof of what fools many Liberals are.
Does Newsbusters Condone Misogyny ?
September 22, 2009 - 23:23 ET by Free StinkerDoes Newsbusters Condone Misogyny ?
If not, Troll Barry needs to go.
I know that standards have fallen here, but you have to be kidding me!
Actually, I was being
September 24, 2009 - 14:01 ET by Barry BondsActually, I was being sarcastic.
I'm sure you realized that but still wanted to make a stink about it.
Why are you so petty?
ACCESS DENIED
September 24, 2009 - 21:07 ET by Free StinkerACCESS DENIED
I love those words.
So we can add misogynists to the list of dolts that have been banned.
Aww Shucks! One less
September 24, 2009 - 21:19 ET by NL207Aww Shucks!
One less target.
Don't worry NL207
September 24, 2009 - 21:24 ET by RESTLESS 1Trolls are like herpes. You just can't get rid of them.
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
Don't Feed the TROLLS!
September 23, 2009 - 04:37 ET by Sergeant ROCKIs the easiest answer.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
This guy obviously hates NewsBusters.
September 24, 2009 - 11:00 ET by JWFWhy is he still here?
I agree, seminar trolls like BB, arkzip, nwahs, ILTK need to go
September 24, 2009 - 14:13 ET by pahuberas they add absolutely nothing to the dialogue and never answer legitimate responses to their outlandish, provocative posts.
Seminar trolls?
September 24, 2009 - 14:44 ET by QueenMumI disagree. It's not accurate to label someone a troll just because they present an alternative view or don't meet any particular standard for quality of debate. And I think it an overgeneralization to state "never answer legitimate responses". That's just plain untrue. IMO, nwahs in particular does not belong on your list, pa.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
QM, you are generalizing about my decision to label certain
September 24, 2009 - 16:38 ET by pahubertrolls 'seminar trolls.'
I disagree. It's not accurate to label someone a troll just because
they present an alternative view or don't meet any particular standard
for quality of debate.
Do not know where you get this.
And I think it an overgeneralization to state "never answer legitimate responses". That's just plain untrue.
It is very true with my experiences with those named. You may disagree.
Hey its ok that you adopt a seminar troll as a friend. NWAHS in particular has exhibited very poor behavior and is most definately a troll, imho. I am not alone in my belief as you are not alone in yours... but NewsBusters will suffer in quality as these trolls continue to drag down the discussions with inflamatory baiting methods or switching the point from the discussion of the thread.
Oh well, we disagree.
A troll by any other name
September 24, 2009 - 19:58 ET by QueenMum"these trolls continue to drag down the discussions with inflamatory
baiting methods or switching the point from the discussion of the thread"
Then I would say that some "trolls" seem to be more welcome than others. Just an observation.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Really, QM?
September 24, 2009 - 20:01 ET by BlondeCare to elaborate? Because I have seen you befriend trolls before....so what say you?
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde: I think candance
September 25, 2009 - 12:11 ET by QueenMumBlonde: I think candance provided a reasonable answer below. I put the word "trolls" in parentheses because I feel the term is overused and misused - often in order to just shut down someone who's making valid points, libs though they be. IMO, JasonC and nwahs are examples of those who like to call the conservative mainstream out when the argument is weak. And I see nothing wrong with that. In addition, as candance mentioned, often the conservative "regulars" could just as easily be labeled trolls in the sense that topics become derailed when a lib viewpoint is attacked out of hand and without the opportunity for fair consideration or debate.
Perhaps I'm also a bit too naive. I'm not one to jump on a newbie as soon as they show a tendency to lean left. As long as the dialogue is respectful and cogent, I'll "listen" until the poster shows themselves to be less than legitimate.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Thanks, QM
September 25, 2009 - 12:19 ET by Blonde"less than legitimate"...that's good!
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde: Not sure I answered
September 26, 2009 - 08:59 ET by QueenMumBlonde: Not sure I answered your question correctly. In re: to the troll named Barry Bonds, I had no opinion because I've been away and hadn't become familiar with his persona. I entered this discussion when other names were brought up as being as worthy of banning.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
QM
September 26, 2009 - 09:16 ET by BlondeNo, not at all, your answer was entirely complete.
Perhaps I just have a shorter wick when it comes to new posters who are "less than legitimate".
It's glaringly apparent (at least to me with my short wick) when the trolls show up here doing nothing but posting idiotic talking points, purposefully flaming (often as the first post of the thread to totally derail it), and name-calling. The real tell, for me anyway, that the individual is a banned retread, is when a brand new poster comes out firing with both barrels and name-calling an established member here, as Foghorn did to BT. That's a dead give away.
Someone commented to me privately that NB seemed much more relaxed and the tone much improved since BB & Fog got the boot, that the other trolls tone it down. I tend to agree. Perhaps it's an object lesson.....who knows?
Just my 2 cents as I await news of my Gators, rumor has it that Tim Tebow has contracted the swine flu!!! and it's supposed to be a monsoon in Lexington.
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde~
September 26, 2009 - 09:52 ET by Georgia GirlI agree -- with some of the "maneuvers" that go on here, it's nearly impossible not to see through the more duplicitious ones going on, and that's not a bad thing to notice.
Good luck with your Gators, gal! ^_^
Thanks, Blonde. I
September 26, 2009 - 10:23 ET by QueenMumThanks, Blonde. I understand and agree.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
in defense of QM's point
September 24, 2009 - 20:14 ET by candanceThere are also several obnoxious conservatives here who are just as bad. They pop in with some idiotic comment (often a gay joke or something laced with profanity) and it gets ignored because they're on the right side. Only a fraction of us here call them out.
Granted, can
September 24, 2009 - 20:18 ET by BlondeObnoxious is obnoxious....
Having said that, tho....often a short, pithy post to the conservative miscreant serves to shut them up. However, with our libtard trollsters, nothing short of a total william411 deconstruction (or should I say destruction????, LOL) serves the purpose.
I, myself, have a soft spot for certain liberals here, but I just can't abide trolls.
I hope he fails, too.
it's not the fact that they're libs
September 24, 2009 - 20:23 ET by candanceAnd I think that's what QueenMum is missing here. *Most* lefties come here just to argue, and often do so with lies.
Too true, Can
September 24, 2009 - 20:49 ET by BlondeAnd other liberals are good people.
Just for the record, here and out in the open.
I have kissed and made up with JasonC, whom I've always thought was one of the "good lefties".
Fair and square, we disagree, but next time he totally makes me insane, would one of you fellow conservies remind me of that fact, please?
I hope he fails, too.
candance: The fact that
September 25, 2009 - 12:22 ET by QueenMumcandance: The fact that lefties come here to argue doesn't bother me. What would you expect? If what they have to say can be proven to be lies, then I feel it's incumbent on those who discover the lies to mount a vigorous challenge. Put it out there for all to see. Makes it all a lot more interesting than sitting around the NB campfire singing Kumbaya.
I don't deny that it soon becomes obvious when a leftie is hanging around just to stir the pot. I just don't see a troll under every liberal viewpoint and see plenty of "trolls" enjoying the benefit of the doubt because they are defending conservatism.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
I have been admonished once by Noel and rightfully so.
September 24, 2009 - 20:24 ET by pahuberNot for gay jokes, forgot what it was but I lost my cool on a typically bigoted remark by one of our resident libs.
I understand and agree with QM's and your points. A disagreement does not a troll make.
However, I am just pointing out those with whom I have tried to have a dialogue with and was just rebuffed or ignored after they went on some incendiary comment about Christians or some other way over the top tirade.
At KOS or DU many opposing viewpoints are banned so as for giving a legitimate conservative poster here a break or two does not personally bother me...
I have no problem with QM or you for expressing other opinions or even disagreeing with me.
We are on the same team... or wish the same direction.
pa, I, too have been "admonished" by Noel a couple of times
September 24, 2009 - 20:41 ET by R D HelmLOL-And I had it coming, too.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
LOL, I hear ya RD...
September 24, 2009 - 20:45 ET by pahuberHe's the resident WHIP! ; )
an additional note, candance...
September 24, 2009 - 20:33 ET by JerIf BarryBonds' banning was for his 'body of work'--and I probably read less than 25% of his posts--it may have been justified. But if it was based solely on the "misogonystic" response to you, candance, I think it was a bad call. It was an obvious sarcastic analogue to make his point. Maybe a bad anaolgy. Maybe a bad point. But I don't understand why it was a bannable offense.
Jer
I don't think that was it
September 24, 2009 - 20:41 ET by candanceThat crack about women voting was obviously a joke. Bonds was just plain confrontational and seemed to be pre-occupied with race. Plus, he had a bad habit of making some stupid accusation and then, when cornered to provide a link, he would say it's your job to prove him wrong.
By no means was he as polite as you. Sometimes we might spat, but I do respect you. I even got along with Leon. But Bonds was a troll.
Now come here and let me give you a great big hug!!!
I'm pressing my left hand
September 24, 2009 - 20:47 ET by JerI'm pressing my left hand against the computer screen as I click "Post comment" with my right.
Jer
you no want my hug??
September 24, 2009 - 20:52 ET by candanceWho doesn't want more hugs?
Allright then... I am now
September 24, 2009 - 20:55 ET by JerAllright then...
I am now getting in my car and heading to North Carolina. Is hubby home?
Jer
actually, it's Virginia
September 24, 2009 - 21:36 ET by candanceand hubby is used to me having guy friends. He won't care about a hug - especially since you're a liberal and all, he knows I'd never run off with you.
:-D
candance...
September 24, 2009 - 21:56 ET by JerNo wonder I couldn't find you. [Actually, I knew it was either NC or VA. Guessed wrong.]
Jer
LOL Jer
September 24, 2009 - 22:39 ET by candanceMy underground bunker can't be seen from the road. Next time, call ahead.
Jer
September 24, 2009 - 20:45 ET by BlondeI'd imagine it was because of the overwhelming insults and derailing of threads. But hey, that's just me speculating.
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde, in that case
September 24, 2009 - 20:50 ET by Jer...there should be no complaints.
Jer
What legitimate questions pahuber?
September 24, 2009 - 22:38 ET by nwahsThis one?
http://newsbusters.o...
This one?
http://newsbusters.o...
Maybe this one?
http://newsbusters.o...
How about this one?
http://newsbusters.o...
Funny how no one takes issue with you. Fitzfong dis agrees with you and you imply he's a pedophile. And no one says a word. No one gets indignant. How dare you call anyone a troll. How do you get by calling people "douches," insinuating they are pedophiles or "libtards"? Seem no one gets flustered with you. Why?
You're on the right side? You have different rules than I do?
I think John McCain would have been worse for the country than Barack Obama - Glenn Beck
I have different rules than nwahs.
September 24, 2009 - 22:46 ET by JWFI don't like liars.
nwahs has point JWF
September 24, 2009 - 22:55 ET by shawn228If a liberal called or implied a conservative is a pediphile it is is a serious offense worthy of banning. If a pahuber or ...um someone else you might be able to think of JWF implied said someone is a pediphile is okay?
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
If I stalked another users
September 24, 2009 - 23:04 ET by nwahsIf I stalked another users posts like JWF has stalked mine for the last month, I would be banned for harassment. There are separate rules depending what side you are on. I insult someone and everyone and their brother is telling me I should apologize. And they're right. There no excuse for resorting to insults. But its mighty strange that other people have free reign to stalk posts and insult at will -no one says a word.
I think John McCain would have been worse for the country than Barack Obama - Glenn Beck
Nwahs
September 24, 2009 - 23:10 ET by shawn228I pretty much have accepted the fact that this hockey rink is tilted to the right and that is fine. However nothing bothers me more than implying someone else is a pediphile.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Well how many other users
September 24, 2009 - 23:19 ET by nwahsWell how many other users are satisfied there are two sets of rules? Where does integrity fit into two sets of rules? How in the world can anyone who agrees with that claim the moral high ground?
Its not right. Its dishonest, period.
I think John McCain would have been worse for the country than Barack Obama - Glenn Beck
I'm on the visiting team, nwahs...
September 24, 2009 - 23:28 ET by JerI'm on the visiting team, nwahs...
If I want to play the game, I understand I may have to dress in the parking lot and be subjected to a little home cooking.
Jer
Fair enough
September 24, 2009 - 23:39 ET by nwahsBut what do you find here that you don't find on a fair board?
I think John McCain would have been worse for the country than Barack Obama - Glenn Beck
they find people they can't get enough of
September 24, 2009 - 23:45 ET by candanceI've tried just about every major conservative website out there, and NB is just the best. Yes we have some idiots here, but we've crafted a certain cozy atmosphere you can't find anywhere else. It's like the mob - once you get sucked in you never leave.
that sounds like
September 25, 2009 - 10:53 ET by katainkentthe Hotel California ;)
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
Well personally
September 25, 2009 - 11:29 ET by nwahsPersonally, I've found it to be more a lesson is schoolyard tactics than conservatism. Maybe that's it. Its sort of an alternate reality - a cyber schoolyard.
I think John McCain would have been worse for the country than Barack Obama - Glenn Beck
nwahs...
September 24, 2009 - 23:45 ET by Jer"But what do you find here that you don't find on a fair board?"
Could you please rephrase the question?
Jer
I know how you feel nwahs
September 24, 2009 - 23:28 ET by shawn228Sometimes you just have to pick your battles and swallow your pride once in a while.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Sniff. Sniff. I is nwahs. I is getting picked on.
September 24, 2009 - 23:30 ET by JWFHey knucklehead. I created this forum. You came here. How is it stalking when you come up and knock on my door?
toidi.
With all due respect JWF
September 25, 2009 - 20:13 ET by shawn228You went into his non political thread and told people it was closed and referred everyone to your Nwahs is a liar thread. Out of over 280 post there was hardly any flames and the discussion was civil.
"I have a Bush man-crush, you need to understand."-Mr. Shy
Yea, I did. Hee Hee Hee
September 25, 2009 - 22:30 ET by JWFI is twisted evil funny. I make me laugh too. See, it is funny because the thread was not actually closed.
I is sorry I is so mean to lying trolls.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
Yeah, but if Barry gets the hook, bass-ackward shawn...
September 24, 2009 - 14:54 ET by R D Helm...goes back to the very bottom of the intellectual totem pole around here. :-^)
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
LOL! So true : )
September 24, 2009 - 20:25 ET by pahuberLOL! So true : )
I say let Barry rant and
September 24, 2009 - 15:08 ET by MightyMouthI say let Barry rant and rave until he blows a gasket while drinking and drops the F bomb on every thread some night. You KNOW it's going to happen sooner or later!
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
too true, Mighty
September 24, 2009 - 16:36 ET by BlondeThe Shrubmeister posted a blast from the past yesterday (the vast majority of right-thinking Americans....).....so I shall pile on.
Remember the MassLib meltdown? LOL.....that was one spectacular piece of goo!
I hope he fails, too.
Steroid Boy is now Access denied???
September 24, 2009 - 20:06 ET by R D HelmLOL-Damn, and I was only gone for 45 minutes and I missed it.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
Mr "Trollgreeter" Helm--
September 24, 2009 - 20:16 ET by JerYeah...and Foghorn, too--not all that long after your most gracious introduction and welcome to NewsBusters ceremony. The libs are dropping like flies. And I'm getting nervous.
Jer
Jer,
September 24, 2009 - 20:51 ET by R D Helm"The libs are dropping like flies. And I'm getting nervous."
LOL-I don't think you have anything to worry about, as both of the individuals in quetion were actuall trolls who, even combined, contributed absolutely zilch to NB.
Besides, as I have become the resident Hal Lindsey of MB of late, I am most assuredly far closer to having my ticket punched than you will ever be.
I will have to give Foghead credit, though, as he lasted far longer here than I did at DU, as I got canned over there after just one post. :-)
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
Fog's flame burned
September 24, 2009 - 21:00 ET by JerFog's flame burned brightly, but briefly.
Jer
Fog just flamed and he was
September 24, 2009 - 21:18 ET by Scuba DudeFog just flamed and he was not very bright.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
meh
September 24, 2009 - 20:37 ET by katainkenthe'll just be back under another id tomorrow. Whack-a-troll is as dependable as the sun coming up.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
kata... I couldn't agree
September 24, 2009 - 22:45 ET by bigtimerkata...
I couldn't agree more.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Your mileage may vary
September 25, 2009 - 04:59 ET by Vivaldi5Well, I see that Barry Bonds (also known as Mr. Steroids, Barry Bondage, etc.) is gone, and I am not sure of the specific reason, but it's pretty clear to me that it was justified. I've read the above comments where some said what about other liberals, and others said what about conservatives on these threads who say obnoxious things, etc.. I wouldn't want to dismiss such observations, especially because I don't think I know enough about some of the exchanges being referenced to comment intelligently. It seems from what I read here that there are valid arguments to be made for those views.
What to me seemed to give Barry critical mass as a disruptor rather than just another participant was his absolute refusal to interact in any meaningful way, combined with the sheer gross volume of his comments. Maybe it's a bit paranoid, but when I see someone whose main purpose appears to be making noise, and a lot of it, I tend to suspect it may be an attempt to stage a hostile takeover of the space, in order effectively to shut down the discussion. After all, if you think that conservatives/Republicans are "eeeevil", why stay on Daily Kos and Huff Po when you can disrupt conservatives from talking each other? (Sort of the electronic equivalent of SEIU showing up at town halls.)
The disruption factor seems to me the real basis of the case to be made for removal of people like Barry. Liberals who want to engage in the conversation (showing the "civility" that the Left now says needs to take place) are, as I understand it, fully welcome here. But people like Bonds who want to clog up the forums with unintelligent spewage, and who cut and run when asked to back up their claims, deserve removal. And to the argument that it's simply an exercise in "whack a mole," I'd suggest that removal still sends a message that utter disruption isn't tolerated long, for anyone who might have been thinking of joining Barry over here to raise the volume of the noise.
Just my thoughts--your mileage may vary!
Honestly, I don't mind
September 26, 2009 - 21:59 ET by G. MayHonestly, I don't mind trolls as long as they don't get into sloppy and unimaginative name-calling. More often than not these guys do more harm to their side than thier opponent's. Plus, they're great for target practice!
I'm not sure exactly what BB did, but if I had to guess, I'd agree with you and say it was because he was just being disruptive. Now, my patience is legendary (as is my humility apparently!), but he was just blowing up threads making them hard to read. Volume of postings is a major symptom of a troll.
On a side note Vivaldi, nice job following up on that one thread for me. I didn't see a response for a little while from him, so I figured he left. Your work was excellent! Consider me a fan.
Thanks
September 27, 2009 - 13:56 ET by Vivaldi5Thanks, G. May! Of course I have to say that your original answer was a lot of the inspiration for what I wrote. You addressed Bonds' distortions so thoroughly that when he failed to engage them honestly, I frankly felt disgusted and wasn't going to let him get away with doing the "Curly Shuffle."
I greatly appreciate the kind words. Consider me a fan of yours as well. :)