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Banning/suspending trollhunters ?

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SerendipityJane · 29/08/2019 15:44

Not sure if it's getting worse, or me getting grumpier, but quite a few threads of late where - despite clear and unambiguous guidelines - some posters decide to clog it up with in-thread accusations, rather than quietly clicking "report" and going about their day.

Especially in more sensitive threads it can be quite distressing to the OP.

Since it's clearly against site rules, why doesn't MNHQ ban or suspend people who insist on trollhunting ? Especially after MNHQ comment on a thread (but people "miss" it) ?

Awaits a flaming (or being called a troll Grin)

OP posts:
mordecaithomas · 30/08/2019 08:09

Yeah, but correct me if I'm wrong... if a user is banned they can just create another account using a different email address?

MichaelMumsnet · 30/08/2019 08:06

Hi @SerendipityJane,
Yes, we agree and we're looking at the issue in more detail at the moment.

We do warn, suspend, and sometimes ban the worst offenders.

But in general, troll hunting is against the guidelines and if you see it happening then please hit the report button and we'll take a look.