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What do you do when you think someone is taking the piss

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FabulousBakerGirl · 08/06/2009 17:29

apart from emailing MNHQ?

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JustineMumsnet · 09/06/2009 12:52

"I tend to assume they are not taking the piss even if I suspect they might be

I would rather waste my sympathy and risk feeling a bit of a tit than hurt/invalidate the feelings of somebody who is seeking compassionate advice."
(Greensleeves)

This, in a nutshell, is MN policy on Trolls folks. Over the years there have been plenty of trolls but also plenty of times when folks have been accused of trolling, and aren't.

Please do report your concerns - it's better than speculating on the boards - and it is very helpful to us. We can check IP addresses, name changes and posting history. It's not always conclusive of course but it does add some clarity sometimes and can avoid a wrong accusation.

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JustineMumsnet · 09/06/2009 13:40

Well people should always be cautious - whether it's with personal details or meet-ups - it's the internet and no-one knows who anyone is really.
So telling folk that as a general rule is never bad advice... But that isn't the same as shouting troll we don't think.

We have, over the years, had a few folks who were looking for help, who've asked for their registration to be deleted when they've been met with sceptism. We've also had quite a few trolls of course. But I think NationalFlight is right, folks should only give away what they can afford to lose in terms of advice.

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HelenMumsnet · 10/06/2009 21:33

Evening all. Just to let you know that Justine has already posted about this here

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