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Submitted by James Protzman on Tue, 02/06/2007 - 10:42pm.
We've had a lot of new registered users in past few days. The trolls are out in full force, courtesy of the NCGOP Day Care Center, and we've seen one of many hit jobs we can expect from an intra-party gubernatorial contest that's going to get nasty.
With all that in mind, I make two requests. First, keep it clean. Offensive posts and comments will not be tolerated. And second, if you are being paid by a campaign, you must disclose that fact.
If anyone has other suggestions, please chime in.
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If the truth hurts
don't cry here, we're not your nannies!
No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
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Forced transparency
It's an amazing thing, but I have on two occasions given server log info to a couple of folks who inquired about trolls and, in both cases, had the BlueNCers come back about an hour later with info (including photos) of the "anonymous" troll, and in one case a link to his CV.
Remember: you're only anonymous on the web as long as (and to the extent that) you're willing to work harder to hide than others are willing to work to find you. Esse quam videri.
Suggestions
1. Don't feed the trolls. If someone's being civil, then great. If not, give them a recipe.
2. Really. Give them a recipe.
3. Popey, Hoody Republicans like to knock things down. Iraq is one example. The Rule of law is another. If folks are here to monkey wrench the site, then they ought to be 86ed.
4. Good arguers ought to be prized as they help us hone our ideas.
5. If you're getting paid to comment on a blog, you really ought to say so. In part because it's such a weird effing job.
Ok, besides recipes,
what would you suggest for someone — say, a friend of mine who goes on the internet — who just absolutely can't resist responding to the trolls? How can one have his cake (where cake equals dignity) and eat it too (that is, press the Submit Comment button). Advice on that could really help m- my friend out. (Keep in mind that my friend doesn't know any recipes besides grilled cheese, and he barely has time to think before his troll-response fingers are flying.) Thanks!
No cure
Robin Hayes lied. Nobody died, but thousands of folks lost their jobs.
The Googly is your friend
Type in "banana nut bread" and copy the first recipe you come to. Then simply post it in reply to the offensive comment.
You could also use rhubarb pie.
Troll Dust Recipe
Try this. It's actually really good.
Troll Dust
This dry rub is loaded up with lots of ground chilies giving it both heat and a very unique flavor.
INGREDIENTS:
2 dried Ancho peppers, seeds removed
8 smoked Habaneros include seeds for the brave
8 Chipotle seeds optional
4 sun dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon of kosher salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon savory
PREPARATION:
Place everything in blender or grinder and turn into dust.
Source page here
Where I Hang Out -
Where I hang out when I'm not here - trolls get what they ask for - a lot of attention.
It's not our fault if we make them a butt of our jokes. It's our way of giving them what they ask for.
Rebutt, rebuke, and confound. It doesn't take much heat til they can't stand the fire - it's all in your response.
Trolls Grow When They're Fed
It's the nature of the beast.