How to not get "trolled" on TBT (and other tips for scrubs and casuals)

[KarlaKGB]

(now I am gonna be banned for sure...)

nice juvenile martyring

 

[Mega_Cabbage]

Is it bad that I kinda like some of the trolls here? I think they bring excitement and drama whenever a flame war starts.

 

[Rasha]

Is it bad that I kinda like some of the trolls here? I think they bring excitement and drama whenever a flame war starts.

I think it's fine as long as nobody gets hurt~

 

[-Apples-]

Trolls are the same no matter what site you go to. The reason why some sites are worse when it comes to trolling is because of how big and strict or lenient the sites are. Places like GameFAQs, Miiverse, and the PSN are so huge that it's hard to watch after everyone, as some sites allow that kind of trolling (I mean literally). On huge sites, they don't have very many restrictions, which is allowing people to troll. Here on Bell Tree, it is so small that you can be easy to catch if you troll.

It's like a city with less people and a city with more people. There are crimes everywhere, and you're more likely to get arrested in a smaller city than larger city if you break the law. So this indicates that larger cities are worse for crime than smaller cities. This is the same with YouTube, 4chan, Tumblr, Reddit, and large gaming servers when it comes to trolling. The larger, the worse.

 

[Beardo]

I think it's fine as long as nobody gets hurt~

Agreed. They make me laugh quite a lot, and on occasion, when I do it myself, a get a lot of entertainment out of it.

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Trolls are the same no matter what site you go to. The reason why some sites are worse when it comes to trolling is because of how big and strict or lenient the sites are. Places like GameFAQs, Miiverse, and the PSN are so huge that it's hard to watch after everyone, as some sites allow that kind of trolling (I mean literally). On huge sites, they don't have very many restrictions, which is allowing people to troll. Here on Bell Tree, it is so small that you can be easy to catch if you troll.

It's like a city with less people and a city with more people. There are crimes everywhere, and you're more likely to get arrested in a smaller city than larger city if you break the law. So this indicates that larger cities are worse for crime than smaller cities. This is the same with YouTube, 4chan, Tumblr, Reddit, and large gaming servers when it comes to trolling. The larger, the worse.

Very well said.

 

[aleshapie]

nice juvenile martyring

I try...

pointing out the obvious! lol

 

[daniduckyface]

I, personally, think this is a great way to discuss "TBT behavior" .

I have noticed, as have many of my TBT friends, that there has been a rash of rude comments and "stalking" since the end of the holidays/Fair. (I have never seen you, Beardo, by the way)

Actually, I have noticed that it seems to be happening by newbies...Sadly, I have considered taking a "TBT break" and shutting down my cycling thread as a result. I also have steered clear of users who started their accounts in late December, 2014 or later. Are these people (kids... ??) that got a DS/ACNL for a holiday gift and are now trying to get all they can from those of us who are exceptionally generous?

Frankly, I am 37, a professional and I play to relax. I have 3 kids, all with accounts on here. If I were to see my kids act the way some of the members act on here, I would remove their membership so fast, their head would spin!

I would also like to add, that while our moderators try and usually do a great job, I believe their should be more mediation and "suspensions" when people act like fools. Maybe a "3 strikes and you're out"? ... OR better yet, maybe new members need to be "approved" by a "member moderator" that can cross check banned accounts/emails/town names or other identifiers.

Just my 2 cents... hey, you get what you pay for, right...lol

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I completely agree! There are many, MANY members on this site whose primary language is not English. That being said, the grammar and spelling errors are typically similar with those who do not speak English primarily.

Like myself, for example. I can speak and write in Spanish, however, it will be VERY clear to someone who primarily speaks Spanish that I learned in a classroom, not in real life.

TBT: give these peeps a break!

However, the 12 year olds on here that have poor spelling/grammar...well, we can tell they are just plain young. Really.

I literally agree with every word you said..you've witnessed some of these rude people recently towards me/the gang and it's terrible. Heck i'm like this close to leaving for good there are some very nice people here but there are also some very mean ones as well. Some people just need to keep their mouths shut and stay out of trouble because they don't know who they're messing with. And when someone messes with a senior member, their friends find out about it and they're just making it way harder on themselves future on when they start trading.

 

[Amichann]

90% of the people on DA have some kind of superiority complex and a major ego.

I agree with this.
I left DA so long ago because I was tired of being ignored, bullied, and looked down upon "the pros". Just because you're skillful in an area, doesn't mean you can trample over people who aspire to be like you one day.

Anyway this is a great thread. It's nice that someone decided to point this out.

 

[Beardo]

I agree with this.
I left DA so long ago because I was tired of being ignored, bullied, and looked down upon "the pros". Just because you're skillful in an area, doesn't mean you can trample over people who aspire to be like you one day.

Anyway this is a great thread. It's nice that someone decided to point this out.

Well thanks! There needs to be some change on here, so this is me both helping people not get themselves into a position where everyone is messing with them and being rude, and a little wakeup call to everyone else, especially our resident 'trolls'.

 

[daniduckyface]

Well thanks! There needs to be some change on here, so this is me both helping people not get themselves into a position where everyone is messing with them and being rude, and a little wakeup call to everyone else, especially our resident 'trolls'.

^^ yes exactly also thanks for letting me do a mini vent here in the thread lol. Would have been longer but aleshapie touched on most of what i wanted to say

 

[Cory]

I, personally, think this is a great way to discuss "TBT behavior" .

I have noticed, as have many of my TBT friends, that there has been a rash of rude comments and "stalking" since the end of the holidays/Fair. (I have never seen you, Beardo, by the way)

Actually, I have noticed that it seems to be happening by newbies...Sadly, I have considered taking a "TBT break" and shutting down my cycling thread as a result. I also have steered clear of users who started their accounts in late December, 2014 or later. Are these people (kids... ??) that got a DS/ACNL for a holiday gift and are now trying to get all they can from those of us who are exceptionally generous?

Frankly, I am 37, a professional and I play to relax. I have 3 kids, all with accounts on here. If I were to see my kids act the way some of the members act on here, I would remove their membership so fast, their head would spin!

I would also like to add, that while our moderators try and usually do a great job, I believe their should be more mediation and "suspensions" when people act like fools. Maybe a "3 strikes and you're out"? ... OR better yet, maybe new members need to be "approved" by a "member moderator" that can cross check banned accounts/emails/town names or other identifiers.

Just my 2 cents... hey, you get what you pay for, right...lol

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I completely agree! There are many, MANY members on this site whose primary language is not English. That being said, the grammar and spelling errors are typically similar with those who do not speak English primarily.

Like myself, for example. I can speak and write in Spanish, however, it will be VERY clear to someone who primarily speaks Spanish that I learned in a classroom, not in real life.

TBT: give these peeps a break!

However, the 12 year olds on here that have poor spelling/grammar...well, we can tell they are just plain young. Really.

Woah you have kids that have accounts here. That's actually really cool!

 

[Beardo]

Woah you have kids that have accounts here. That's actually really cool!

That's what I was thinking!

 

[daniduckyface]

Really? Why do you say that?

As many "stickies" as there are (that nobody seems to read)...I think someone (Thank you Beardo!) needs to make a statement so that everyone is aware of the "elephant in the room"...

I know of 4 members, all of whom are VERY active members, that are considering leaving! Something, anything, needs to be done!

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EXCELLENT example: Jas0n was reading this thread, but never chimed in, nor had any response...

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(now I am gonna be banned for sure...)

oh just saw this lol but i am one of the 4 that's considering leaving because the community is getting to me :C like i said before there are a ton of really nice people and i've made a ton of cool friends here but the cons are starting to outweigh the pros i think the community of people varies from sections of the site to others and i can tolerate the community in some parts better than others and i've been attempting to stay clear of the bad parts for a bit but thanks to the nice folks in the TBT Marketplace, i'm starting to renew my thoughts of the community and i thank those there who have been nothing but kind to me over there. You guys (and the awesome 6+ friends i keep in regular contact with) are the reason why i'm still here and not done with the forum

 

[unravel]

I guess no TBT night fun party eh

 

[Beardo]

oh just saw this lol but i am one of the 4 that's considering leaving because the community is getting to me :C like i said before there are a ton of really nice people and i've made a ton of cool friends here but the cons are starting to outweigh the pros i think the community of people varies from sections of the site to others and i can tolerate the community in some parts better than others and i've been attempting to stay clear of the bad parts for a bit but thanks to the nice folks in the TBT Marketplace, i'm starting to renew my thoughts of the community and i thank those there who have been nothing but kind to me over there. You guys (and the awesome 6+ friends i keep in regular contact with) are the reason why i'm still here and not done with the forum

I'm glad you're staying. Most of the forum is filled with wonderful people, there are just a few bad apples here and there that are spoiling everything and turning people away. Personally, I think if they don't get to the new members (that aren't trolls themselves) we could continue to expand without having people think of leaving. New members are nice, but the senior members who have been on here a while are such a nice part, and so many people have friends on here, I'd hate to see them leave.

 

[daniduckyface]

I'm glad you're staying. Most of the forum is filled with wonderful people, there are just a few bad apples here and there that are spoiling everything and turning people away. Personally, I think if they don't get to the new members (that aren't trolls themselves) we could continue to expand without having people think of leaving. New members are nice, but the senior members who have been on here a while are such a nice part, and so many people have friends on here, I'd hate to see them leave.

I personally don't even consider myself being here very long (2 months in a few days) and it really stinks that only after that little time i already am considering leaving. People take advantage of the kindness on this forum and take it for granted and love to escalate arguments regardless of who you are/your connections with other members. Ever since i stopped hanging out in the VTP regularly it has helped immensely but when i do lurk over there, i do see rudeness at times. I also find it hard that my friends are thinking of leaving too because of rudeness etc. which adds to my decision of possibly leaving but hey if i do leave, it was a good run.

 

[Alienfish]

Don't use "bae"

Sorry it's not babe, darling or whatever

My "poop" marshal yeah right.

 

[lunathenia]

Wow I have yet to meet someone that trolled... maybe i was lucky? Pls don't troll me right now just for the sake of it .... =_=

 

[unintentional]

Don't use "bae"

Sorry it's not babe, darling or whatever

My "poop" marshal yeah right.

I use bae for everything tbh
"Hey bae."
"That bae is sick as hell."

 

[Alienfish]

I use bae for everything tbh
"Hey bae."
"That bae is sick as hell."

Even more stupid lolol.