[Meta] Why are users with -800 points allowed to even comment?
I'm really tired of these racist trolls peppering comments throughout every goddamn post.
Can we just make it so users with -100 MGoPoints or worse automatically cannot comment? And then maybe in the weird case where this was undeserved, they can be restored by the mods?
January 16th, 2018 at 3:48 PM ^
The OP's point is a good one. What's the point of self-policing if the policing doesn't mean anything? Obvious trolls or extremely offensive comments should be cause for immediate ban.
Also, it should take more like 500 or 1,000 points to start a thread.
Posters who start ridiculous threads should either have posting rights revoked or be put on probation. Didn't check the board before you posted the same info that was up 3 hours ago? You've lost your right post for a month. Keep commenting if you want.
I'd volunteer to help clean up the rabble, and I'm sure other reliable posters would too.
January 16th, 2018 at 3:51 PM ^
I think 1000 is a reasonable amount considering the POSBANG upvotes without adding anything meaningful. That's not to say all of my comments are massively insightful, but would keep the riff raff out; or at least make them earn it!
January 16th, 2018 at 4:00 PM ^
"Self-policing" doesn't do shit. Ignoring the trolls doesn't actually reduce their trash. The glut of troll posts and threads makes it more difficult to do what we come here to do...discuss Michigan sports and absorb content.
January 16th, 2018 at 5:09 PM ^
Not feeding the trolls is easy... problem is, they can feed themselves, and multiply rapidly.
January 16th, 2018 at 3:55 PM ^
Doxx the fucker. just do it. christ stop being a baby and doxx him.
January 16th, 2018 at 4:13 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 4:22 PM ^
I like it If your point total is negative, it increments by 1 point every day until positive, at which point you can comment again.
January 16th, 2018 at 4:43 PM ^
Hey WD!
January 16th, 2018 at 4:23 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 4:26 PM ^
Lol actually you're at -98,958!
January 16th, 2018 at 5:59 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 5:44 PM ^
And what was YOUR sin, my son?
January 16th, 2018 at 4:25 PM ^
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January 16th, 2018 at 4:47 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 4:50 PM ^
Been a memeber for a while. Love the site, can't stand the comment section these days. If there is a way to stop it, get it done. If phone numbers wor, you can have mine. Talk to you all again in 1/2 a year...
January 16th, 2018 at 5:06 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 5:11 PM ^
banter is fun. without it this blog would be lifeless
January 16th, 2018 at 5:19 PM ^
If you don’t like a particular post or comment just ignore it. If there is no reaction, the comments will stop.
January 16th, 2018 at 6:10 PM ^
Avatar checks out.
January 16th, 2018 at 6:19 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 6:22 PM ^
Memberships.
$10 one time lifetime fee to comment or post. Small enough to be insignificant, payment info can be filtered for banned accounts.
January 16th, 2018 at 6:28 PM ^
I've seen about a dozen posts about banning IPs.
This reply is especially for the people arguing about banning IPs.
Banning IPs will do nothing.
Arguing about the merits of free v. pay VPNs is 1,000 times more foolish.
Just stop.
You're embarrassing yourselves.
January 16th, 2018 at 6:40 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 6:54 PM ^
LOL
So I see hitting rock bottom isn't deterrent for you. You continue to run your mouth about things you know jack squat about.
January 16th, 2018 at 7:20 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 6:44 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 7:08 PM ^
That's racist.
You must be that guy from earlier today.
January 16th, 2018 at 7:49 PM ^
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January 16th, 2018 at 8:30 PM ^
January 16th, 2018 at 7:49 PM ^
"we're all adults here"
doesn't truly work in online environments.
January 16th, 2018 at 8:05 PM ^
What did someone post a chatsports link today or something?
January 16th, 2018 at 9:40 PM ^
only been a member for 6+ years --- how do I check how many points I have?
January 16th, 2018 at 10:14 PM ^
I’m not an expert or anything but I’ve seen some great comments and info from people who don’t have a crapload off points as well as a lot of points. I’ve also seen people with a ton of points make terrible or ridiculous comments, but that is my opinion right..isn’t that the point this is a blog, you either agree with an opinion, don’t agree with it or u just move on. Anyway..GoBlue!
January 17th, 2018 at 12:48 AM ^
that should be a feature in the new site along with PM'ing.
Here is the post...
http://www.mgoblog.com/mgoboard/forum-blacklisting-here-chrome
I honestly don't mind the shtickers. It reminds me of the bar that is blogging. I honestly post stuff I would never say to someone's face. If my personal data were widely available it would change what and how I post.
I prefer the freedom of open discussion and tolerate those who offend. If racism and isms in general weren't such a real and present danger... it wouldn't be no big thing. But ... alas ... it is.
Thanks to BlockM for writing this extension. If we all used it or something like it and just didn't respond to the user ... they would go away.
Please add filtering and PMs to the new site... please.