Word of advice to MNHQ #2

Just. Wow.

Interesting dynamic between Justine and whoever it was left in charge (was it Kate?). Poor judgement all round.

BunnyNeeded

I don't understand at all. I don't understand if Justine is genuinely asking how they can change things. Did she really not read the deleted David threads?

I honestly think that's a possibility.

Oh and then to try to flog us a book of our own comments about bloody nits . It's unbelievable.

I don't understand at all. I don't understand if Justine is genuinely asking how they can change things. Did she really not read the deleted David threads?

The David thing created so much anger and frustration that people naturally needed to discuss, we weren't allowed to do so and posts were deleted so people went to reddit to talk - and now are being banned for doing so. Seriously? So basically we supply the content used to sell to advertisers at great profit - but only if we say what they want us to. Wow!

Absolutely. And the exaggerated or spoof threads can be great fun with a willing suspension of disbelief by all involved.

Classics would be very empty without them.

I just got a proper message from HQ after reporting a post-not a troll, the poster wanted the post taken down and it wasn't happening fast enough- so much nicer than the automated one

Iinclusion I guess in Active Threads is automated? But couldn't you change the algorithm such that you create a manual marker against suspect threads that you haven't had a chance to investigate yet and have these excluded from inclusion in Active Threads.
You could even extend it by creating a manual list of users you suspect of not being genuine and omit the threads that they have posted more than 6 times on (say)from inclusion in Active Threads.
Preventing what turns out to be a thread you you will eventually decide to delete frombeing quite so front and centre would not solve the problem but it would diminish it quite a bit.

derxa

I did panic slightly when you sadi that

There's so many trolls it's untrue. I can guess a lot of the time even from the thread title that it's a troll so don't bother opening it. Yes, maybe I'm wrong and this is why MN is being harmed. I won't even bother reading 20% of threads.

There's a number of active threads currently which are trolls. Plenty of which I actually have opened and read and doing so has confirmed my troll suspicion.

I don't bother reporting. It would be a full time job and I have better things to do.....especially when nothing is done.

I hope people didn't think I meant trolls on this thread. Had a bit too much vino last night. I don't know what the answer is

..... Suspending and banning posters

If you are always asking yourself whether an OP is genuine or not, it becomes a bit wearying and makes you hesitant to contribute.
Is that not the deal with the people who create forums: their job is to keep on top of abusive posts and trolling and in return the users create free, fresh content for them?
I don't know if Mumsnet had been understaffed or what this last year, but it feels like the troll get far too much opportunity.

If understaffing is the issue, it might also explain the lack of proper communication when suspending and having posters.

Why would you keep manpower low though? The company makes a profit so can afford more employees. Could it be related to the theory over on redditt that the company is preparing for sale, or even just looking for a large investment so needs to appear as profitable and with as much scope for growth as possible?

@serfterf - I've just gone back to the previous thread and saw your comment about Milton and how things really couldn't get any stranger.

And I remembered this (which has absolutely zip to do with the current situation/ Stratters/ MNHQ) which might mildly entertain:
www.buzzfeed.com/craigsilverman/people-in-toronto-created-a-memorial-to-a-dead-raccoon-after?utm_term=.bqr96aJDrV#.ltnAXMY2VG

Beyond - ha, definitely chips! I've been watching old adverts on Youtube thanks to you. Remember this one?

So many trolls on here. Feck off. You're not funny.

When I think about why I am no longer enjoying MN like I used to, it comes down to the trolling. There seems to be so many trolling threads now and I feel like such an idiot the times that I've been suckered in. When the thread finally gets deleted, I can't even hide it any more so it's a reminder Every time I go to "Threads I'm on" of what an idiot I was.
Then I try to spot them myself and so I find myself mentally troll hunting all the time. It's not much fun!

Even when there is an interesting thread, if gets filled up with people place marking, or waving to their friends. Or sending biscuits. So you have to wade through all that to find the intelligent comments.

It didn't used to be this way.

Oh ńo def not TLES.

Justine saying something was the final straw ringsabell, Think Val had been a bit heated to me at around the same time.

Oh god yes, it was an aibu thread wasn't it? With tles? I actually remember reading it!

Scrambled - daddy or chips?

Can't even remember what about but I think it was that which got her banned

Unless you are TheLadyEveningStar then it wasn't anything to do with you.

Val/DBF was banned after pulling TLES up on a thread. That was a travesty as TLES deserved everything she got, and frankly lots of other posters were far more harsh on said thread. After a (small) outcry Justine came on and said it was a final straw thing following numerous warnings about her tone.

TLES was banned herself shortly after.

Val/DBF is still fighting the good fight for numerous dogs and still putting up with the after effects of wanker ex owners.

Has Cog gone too, I haven't saw her for a long time

I think CAT me you cunt was Bupcakes. It had something to do with meeting for a fist fight in a car park?

I wasn't there I have just heard it told along with other legends of Mumsnet past.