Them's the Rules

[Dorcus]

Re: Them's the Rules

I have never quite understood why people have multiple identities on here.
Maybe one of them could explain what their thinking behind it is.
Possibly link our real names to our poster identity in the profile section if it is causing issues.

The reason they do it is to support their agenda. They're usually a one trick pony with an obsessive interest in a particular issue. By creating multiple accounts and posting multiple times on a specific issue through seemingly different personas they are trying to give the impression there is more support for their opinions than there actually is.

What they are usually not able to do is write in alternative styles convincingly enough and therefore they are frequently caught out. We have one or two posters on the forum who are experts at uncovering multis.

[jon1959]

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The reason they do it is to support their agenda. They're usually a one trick pony with an obsessive interest in a particular issue. By creating multiple accounts and posting multiple times on a specific issue through seemingly different personas they are trying to give the impression there is more support for their opinions than there actually is.

What they are usually not able to do is write in alternative styles convincingly enough and therefore they are frequently caught out. We have one or two posters on the forum who are experts at uncovering multis.

Beware the Multi Finder General!

[William Treseder]

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I’ve said many times on threads like this, that we should all only be allowed to post if we use our real names. Why do we need to be anonymous? If we did that, then I think most posters would think twice about being abusive.

[TWGL1]

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I’ve said many times on threads like this, that we should all only be allowed to post if we use our real names. Why do we need to be anonymous? If we did that, then I think most posters would think twice about being abusive.

Have to agree with this. Perhaps a message board meet up would be useful.

[TWGL1]

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Let’s be honest you got to be a bit of a twat to be a multi.

Agree with this as well. Posters also use it as a way of discrediting posters they clearly don’t like.

[lardy]

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Agree with this as well. Posters also use it as a way of discrediting posters they clearly don’t like.

I'm quite sure I can find a few posts where you accuse me and Cyril of being the same person.

[TWGL1]

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I'm quite sure I can find a few posts where you accuse me and Cyril of being the same person.

It’s the only way to shut you two up on the subject. It’s tiresome and the agenda is very clear.

[lardy]

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It’s the only way to shut you two up on the subject. It’s tiresome and the agenda is very clear.

So when you said "Posters also use it as a way of discrediting posters they clearly don’t like." you were talking about yourself :hehe:

[TWGL1]

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So when you said "Posters also use it as a way of discrediting posters they clearly don’t like." you were talking about yourself :hehe:

You know what I mean, hopefully by bringing it to you attention you can concentrate on posting useful and interesting content from now on.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Let’s be honest you got to be a bit of a twat to be a multi.

I know a dozen posters on here will disagree with you but he's the same person.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Nothing deleted from that thread. Not a single post let alone 'pages'

The last post deleted was a post on the Djokavic thread where 'Alan Lung' - don't think that's his real name, I maybe wrong - called someone a Twat. So I deleted it.

Last threads deleted was Wales Bales taking the piss out of Deli Ali and SunnySideUp posting libellous/slanderous revelations of Huw Edwards before it was officially announced. Both over a week ago

Last thread locked was the Rylan / Linekar / Vine titled thread that just got libellous (Sunny again) weird and inappropriate.

People tend to get banned if they post offensive stuff, usually more than once as they normally get a chance, or if they appear to be or are quite obviously trolls who post under multiple names.

Some posters have asked to be removed because it's like a drug and they can't help stirring things up because it gets a reaction.

I think there are a number of posters on here now that are multi's, or trolls who blend their posts between valid contributions and posts to provoke other users. Some think they are funny, some are just annoying. Like that bloke on the pub who won't shut up.

I can't police every single person and know their intentions. The ones that get banned tend to display extremes and push the envelope too far. Some get banned because they ask to be banned because they can't stop.

I'm on another forum where people get a mute from posting if they don't ask for permission to contact Admin. Or if they ask a question someone else has already asked.

I like people to play along and respect the opportunity they have on here.

Act like an arse and you might get wiped.

That's very interesting to know, Mike...... :sherlock:

[Dorcus]

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I know a dozen posters on here will disagree with you but he's the same person.

All for one, and one for all.

[xsnaggle]

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There was a poster on here some time ago who apparently had about 20 aliases already registered and lined up ready for when the one he was using got binned. Loyal jirga and his aliases. I don't think he is here now because he couldn't last without reverting to type, which is what someone mentioned earlier.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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There was a poster on here some time ago who apparently had about 20 aliases already registered and lined up ready for when the one he was using got binned. Loyal jirga and his aliases. I don't think he is here now because he couldn't last without reverting to type, which is what someone mentioned earlier.

We have had a current poster respond to messages using the wrong alias of his (and he has quite a portfolio) but he thinks no-one notices....

[Rjk]

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I read another football board from time to time. And they have a section listing banned posters, how long they’re banned for and why.

Plymouth?