I agree with CountZero: ++ for the thought behind the idea, but not the idea itself. I kind of like knowing which posts I should avoid (or view if I need a laugh.) Giving trolls incentive to change their names and come back as innocent, all-new users rather defeats that purpose. Plus, it clutters our rolls with (potentially) multiple false/ inactive accounts.

My thoughts, for whatever they are worth. And I must say, I, at least, learned a lot from some of the more serious responses to our latest Troll. Kudos to the patient monks who tried to enlighten him. It was not wasted effort.

Pax,
NovMonk

In reply to Re: Limiting Spam posts, Trolls, Joe Jobs and other maleficence by NovMonk
in thread Limiting Spam posts, Trolls, Joe Jobs and other maleficence by blogical

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