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Arlen _G_ Holder wrote on 15/10/19 04:31:
On Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:54:20 -0000 (UTC), William Unruh wrote: I am afraid that you also come across as a troll. Your posts are replete with personal attacks, are incredibly prolix not least because you insist on making your points three or more times in the same post. You not respond personally (see below) even if you feel you are provoked. It really makes you seem a troll. And trim your penchant for hyperbole. Hi William Unruh, This is long, as it's important ... because it deals with the fundamentals o Of how to handle trolls who insist on infesting Usenet potlucks Bear in mind: o What you're really advising me about - is how to handle the trolls. Also notice the FACTS: o I stopped responding to the trolls - and they took over. Which is the real strategic problem: o If you don't confront the trolls o They turn every Q&A/FAQ post into worthless chitchat. Worse... o If you do confront the trolls o They _still_ turn every Q&A/FAQ post into worthless chitchat. Hence your comments are apropos as the problem is HOW to deal with trolls! The problem you speak about isn't "me" - it's how to respond to trolls? o You may recall, I consider trolls cowardly bullies Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies o The other option, is colloquially called "don't feed the trolls". "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? I'm guessing they would be pretty ineffective bullies!! Snip -- Daniel |
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In message , Daniel60
writes: Arlen _G_ Holder wrote on 15/10/19 04:31: Some while ago, that is. [] "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? I'm guessing they would be pretty ineffective bullies!! Snip He was quoting the oft-repeated suggestion that bullies pick on those weaker than themselves, but when confronted by someone of equal (let alone greater) strength, show their true character. The "we" in the quote refers to those in authority, not the bullying victims. -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf Actors are fairly modest...A lot of us have quite a lot to be modest about. - Simon Greenall (voice of Aleksandr the "Simples!" Meerkat), RT 11-17 Dec 2010 |
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J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote on 22/12/19 10:22:
In message , Daniel60 writes: Arlen _G_ Holder wrote on 15/10/19 04:31: Some while ago, that is. [] "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? I'm guessing they would be pretty ineffective bullies!! Snip He was quoting the oft-repeated suggestion that bullies pick on those weaker than themselves, but when confronted by someone of equal (let alone greater) strength, show their true character. The "we" in the quote refers to those in authority, not the bullying victims. Ah!! So 'lower level bullies' v 'middle level bullies' v 'upper level bullies'!! -- Daniel |
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In message , Daniel60
writes: J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote on 22/12/19 10:22: In message , Daniel60 writes: Arlen _G_ Holder wrote on 15/10/19 04:31: Some while ago, that is. [] "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? I'm guessing they would be pretty ineffective bullies!! Snip He was quoting the oft-repeated suggestion that bullies pick on those weaker than themselves, but when confronted by someone of equal (let alone greater) strength, show their true character. The "we" in the quote refers to those in authority, not the bullying victims. Ah!! So 'lower level bullies' v 'middle level bullies' v 'upper level bullies'!! Whole can of worms there. If you don't acknowledge the concept of authority and rules/laws, but just call them bullies too, you're leading towards anarchy. (Biggest bully rules.) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)Ar@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf He [Alfred Kinsey] wouldn't ask 'Have you ever slept with a horse?' He would say, 'When did you first sleep with a horse?' [RT 2018/5/5-11] |
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In message J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:
In message , Daniel60 "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? All bullies are cowards. He was quoting the oft-repeated suggestion that bullies pick on those weaker than themselves, but when confronted by someone of equal (let alone greater) strength, show their true character. The "we" in the quote refers to those in authority, not the bullying victims. Definitely proves out. -- 'It's vital to remember who you really are. It's very important. It isn't a good idea to rely on other people or things to do it for you, you see. They always get it wrong.' --Sourcery |
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On Sat, 21 Dec 2019 20:47:34 +1100, Daniel60
wrote: Arlen _G_ Holder wrote on 15/10/19 04:31: On Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:54:20 -0000 (UTC), William Unruh wrote: I am afraid that you also come across as a troll. Your posts are replete with personal attacks, are incredibly prolix not least because you insist on making your points three or more times in the same post. You not respond personally (see below) even if you feel you are provoked. It really makes you seem a troll. And trim your penchant for hyperbole. Hi William Unruh, This is long, as it's important ... because it deals with the fundamentals o Of how to handle trolls who insist on infesting Usenet potlucks Bear in mind: o What you're really advising me about - is how to handle the trolls. Also notice the FACTS: o I stopped responding to the trolls - and they took over. Which is the real strategic problem: o If you don't confront the trolls o They turn every Q&A/FAQ post into worthless chitchat. Worse... o If you do confront the trolls o They _still_ turn every Q&A/FAQ post into worthless chitchat. Hence your comments are apropos as the problem is HOW to deal with trolls! The problem you speak about isn't "me" - it's how to respond to trolls? o You may recall, I consider trolls cowardly bullies Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies o The other option, is colloquially called "don't feed the trolls". Get rid of the o at the start of lines. "Where I teach, we're taught to confront the cowardly bullies"!! How can you have 'cowardly bullies'?? I'm guessing they would be pretty ineffective bullies!! Snip |
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