Q Talk

[Imaoldhippie]

My thought is a lot of them are not first time posters.  They are trouble makers with a new identity so they hit and run to see how much they can stir up.

The ones that truly are 1st times and only post 1 time just to complain are cowardly.

Just my opinion folks just my opinion.

[LyndaGee]

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@Pook wrote:

Beside baiting they also probably are some who regularly post here under other names.  Posting and wording style can give it away!

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Yup, when I first came here, there was a problem with some posters having multiple nics.  Sometimes done to cause trouble.  

[rockygems123]

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@Trinity11 wrote:

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@HisElk1 wrote:

@rockygems123 , I feel it can have the potential for baiting and/or stirring the pot.  Just last week, a 'new poster' started a thread about wearing fur coats which is a very controversial subject.

I read through it; however, did not post.  Since that time, that 'new poster' hasn't been around nor did that 'new poster' ever come back and post on the thread started.

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@HisElk1 , turns out that thread is all over the internet word for word. Someone pointed that out within the thread reposted here.🥺

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@Trinity11 .  Wonder what the end result would be for multi identical posts on different sites. 

Don't see where there'd be a monetary gain, is it just for jollies?  I don't get the whole internet notoriety thing.

[THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes]

I think most real "first timers" will post a comment on an existing thread.  That's been my observation.

Creating a new thread on a controversial topic is a clear sign of something else.

[IMW]

Ignore what you feel are bogus posts. Ultimately they will fade away.

[SanFerryAnne]

@rockygems123 Are you a moderator or hold some sort of sway over what others post herein and how often? Creating a thread of this ilk would certainly cause others to avoid a solo post or stop posting all together with this type of intimidation. If you live to monitor others thoughts and spend time counting posts (!) on a mere shopping channel forum, then Heaven help you and all who sail your sad ship. Cliques are for teenagers.

[layla2450]

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@SanFerryAnne wrote:

@rockygems123 Are you a moderator or hold some sort of sway over what others post herein and how often? Creating a thread of this ilk would certainly cause others to avoid a solo post or stop posting all together with this type of intimidation. If you live to monitor others thoughts and spend time counting posts (!) on a mere shopping channel forum, then Heaven help you and all who sail your sad ship. Cliques are for teenagers.

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I TOTALLY agree with everything you posted. I don't know WHY anyone would care what a first time poster posts. Must have NOTHING better to do.

[KKJ]

Exactly @layla2450 , and I've seen more long-time posters start "baiting" threads than any newtimer.

[ValuSkr]

Well, there's a "first-time" for everyone.

But I agree, first-timers who start a thread are often courting controversy.  

Maybe we need a new rule: you can't start a thread until you have at least 100 posts.  

[Zhills]

Never figured out how a "new poster" will go on a company Community Forum and tell Gary from D&Co to bring back that blouse in white in a size12.......and it will happen!

Really?