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Okay, we all know that a troll wants attention - whether they are replies, abuses, down-votes, or people just talking about them. Don't give them that, they go away.
So where's the problem? Problem's that people reply to a troll, engage him in conversation, abuse him, and generally do everything possible to make sure he comes back every day!
Here's my proposal :
(1) Vote for removal any troll attempts by the troll
(2) Vote for removal any post that's a reply to (1)
The big thing with (2) is that regular members will find that if they respond to a troll, their post will be voted down / removed. Many people care about rep scores, so this alone would stop them doing it. And assuming they don't care about rep scores, they will still not like seeing their post shown as auto-removed.
If you like this suggestion, please give me a show of hands. If about 7 to 8 of us (Gold or higher status members) can actively do this, then I think we can solve the troll problem.
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I absolutely agree with you Nish, it sounds like a good way to deal with this situation.
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote: please give me a show of hands
I'm showing you my hands right now but something tells me you can't see them. 
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With you on this one. 
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote: please give me a show of hands
Brilliant suggestion, Nish!
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Due to a mutation, I have three hands. Comes in handy at a cocktail party. So, have my three hands as a show of support.
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While it might be unfortunate to those who choose to reply, it's the best ever way to get rid of trolls. Have a 5 and my support for it as well! 
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I suggest a test: gin up a new CodeProject id and post about how global warming is linked to Judaism.
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote: engage him in conversation, abuse him, and generally do everything possible to
make sure he comes back every day!
But I love to engage Dave in conversation, abusing him is also one of my highlights. 
Seriously though, a very good suggestion which I beleive will work. I also don't think the person you are talking about is a die-hard Troll as such, maybe just a bit young, and I think this suggestion will help him back into the community and maybe, over time, become a valued member.
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Oi, who rattled your cage?
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I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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We voted fairly and squarely yesterday that you were a Troll 
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Nish, a good idea, and I say that as one how sometimes cannot help but reply to said Trolls.
Get's my 5 for your proposal.
(And weans me off Troll-Fighting)
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I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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I can't show you my hands. They're... ummmm.... busy.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: my hands. They're... ummmm.... busy.
It is a good idea, but not THAT good.
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I've been lobbing nukes for about a week when I see anything; unfortunately my work load's cut down on my CP time of late...
3x12=36
2x12=24
1x12=12
0x12=18
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Got my five, Nish.
"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." (DNA)
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Why do we have to have the Lounge spoiled by childish bantering between 054m4 and DD? 054m4 is clearly a muck alias for some other member, so isn't it possible to use the log files and identify his correct identity and do something about it?
Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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And what exactly would you do about it?
His account(s) get deleted and then he just creates a new one under another name, at least now we know it's him and can just ignore him.
I admit it is annoying but if everyone would just ignore his posts and use the 'vote to remove message' button without replying it wouldn't be that bad.
So all we need to do know is convince DD to quit responding to him.
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First of all: Aren't you curious as to who behaves so childlishly?
Second of all: Exposing his true identity could perhaps be a help. It's a bugger if you can't post stuff under your own name either if people know what you post using your alias...
Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects - Will Rogers, 1924
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Johnny J. wrote: First of all: Aren't you curious as to who behaves so childlishly?
No not really since I ignore all his posts I don't really care one way or the other.
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