I've read the three reaped posts, and both http://www.perlmonks.org/index.pl?node_id=326922 and http://www.perlmonks.org/index.pl?node_id=92975.

As AnonymousMonk points out, according to those guidelines, the three reaped posts should not have been reaped. They should have been down-voted or ignored.

I would like to suggest that the guidelines be revised. From sad experiece with other groups ( non-Perl ), allowing postings like the three reaped posts is a cancer which I've seen ruin groups and chase away legitimate users.

My view is that Personal Attacks and posts meant to incite non-Perl-related controversy, including those using legitimate content as a cover, should be eligible for Consideration.

Trolls and fanatics deserve no quarter; none should be given.
Dyslexics Untie !!!

In reply to Re: using the power of consideration responsibly (what is personal attack what is trolling, can you lose power to consider) by JockoHelios
in thread using the power of consideration responsibly (what is personal attack what is trolling, can you lose power to consider) by Anonymous Monk

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