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Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why an otherwise intelligent poster, who supposedly cares about not propagating fake news and giving a voice to the true trolls on here, would be antagonizing and threatening the owner of the site. Are you an intelligent woman who needs a wool sheath and a starter home, or are you some creepy-ass troll who overuses the devil emoji?
That's exactly the point. Without registration, it's very hard to tell who is who. Almost anything else can be spoofed using some basic browser tools, which makes trolls impossible to ban or out without inadvertently mixing in some real people whose privacy should be protected.
So are you the person who started this thread, or not? And if so, why are you engaging in the behavior you want banned?
You should be more concerned about your privacy. Jeff is so easily socially engineered by some basic trolling and a emoji. Registration prevents witch hunts too.
Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why an otherwise intelligent poster, who supposedly cares about not propagating fake news and giving a voice to the true trolls on here, would be antagonizing and threatening the owner of the site. Are you an intelligent woman who needs a wool sheath and a starter home, or are you some creepy-ass troll who overuses the devil emoji?
That's exactly the point. Without registration, it's very hard to tell who is who. Almost anything else can be spoofed using some basic browser tools, which makes trolls impossible to ban or out without inadvertently mixing in some real people whose privacy should be protected.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:PolyesterTroll wrote:jsteele wrote:PolyesterTroll wrote:jsteele wrote:I've started giving usernames to the troll's posts in this thread. I'm now going to do the threads she started. Then I'll get to the rest of her posts.
Go for it. There is no definitive way to identify unregistered users. Some will be me, some will be others with similar footprints. I can't wait to see your poor understanding of technology erode your users' privacy.
How am I doing so far? I'll pause for a bit and make sure that you still want me to go ahead with the rest of your posts. I don't want any misunderstandings or accusations that I'm doing this against your will.
You have provided me much useful information with the posts you have labeled in this thread, and the ones you haven't. I can't speak for anyone else who might be outed in this process, but I consent to a username. Game on!!
I can't comment on how you are doing though because your search doesn't work. What is this about a wool sheath...?
If you go to one of the troll's posts, you can see a button for "profile." If you click on that, you'll find each post and each thread. To make it easy for you, just click this:
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/user/profile/21416.page
And enjoy!
Oooh, fun! Let's see who have identified as "me" with your super secret admin powers! Is that it though? Only 7 threads started? 3 dozen posts...? There should really be hundreds more that look like me given how jforum's anonymous posting works.
PolyesterTroll wrote:jsteele wrote:PolyesterTroll wrote:jsteele wrote:I've started giving usernames to the troll's posts in this thread. I'm now going to do the threads she started. Then I'll get to the rest of her posts.
Go for it. There is no definitive way to identify unregistered users. Some will be me, some will be others with similar footprints. I can't wait to see your poor understanding of technology erode your users' privacy.
How am I doing so far? I'll pause for a bit and make sure that you still want me to go ahead with the rest of your posts. I don't want any misunderstandings or accusations that I'm doing this against your will.
You have provided me much useful information with the posts you have labeled in this thread, and the ones you haven't. I can't speak for anyone else who might be outed in this process, but I consent to a username. Game on!!
I can't comment on how you are doing though because your search doesn't work. What is this about a wool sheath...?
jsteele wrote:PolyesterTroll wrote:jsteele wrote:I've started giving usernames to the troll's posts in this thread. I'm now going to do the threads she started. Then I'll get to the rest of her posts.
Go for it. There is no definitive way to identify unregistered users. Some will be me, some will be others with similar footprints. I can't wait to see your poor understanding of technology erode your users' privacy.
How am I doing so far? I'll pause for a bit and make sure that you still want me to go ahead with the rest of your posts. I don't want any misunderstandings or accusations that I'm doing this against your will.
You have provided me much useful information with the posts you have labeled in this thread, and the ones you haven't. I can't speak for anyone else who might be outed in this process, but I consent to a username. Game on!!
jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:I've started giving usernames to the troll's posts in this thread. I'm now going to do the threads she started. Then I'll get to the rest of her posts.
Go for it. There is no definitive way to identify unregistered users. Some will be me, some will be others with similar footprints. I can't wait to see your poor understanding of technology erode your users' privacy.
You really have no understanding of technology. My father used to say a person who knows a little is very dangerous. I wouldn't say that you are dangerous, but you are not doing yourself any favors.
It will soon be clear which of us understands technology better. Peace out until next week! Remember that you have been given this week to prepare for the eventual registration requirement you will put on the site. There is no way to definitively identify anonymous users. Any methods you use will only put your most vulnerable users at risk when they are outed as a "troll".
jsteele wrote:I've started giving usernames to the troll's posts in this thread. I'm now going to do the threads she started. Then I'll get to the rest of her posts.
Go for it. There is no definitive way to identify unregistered users. Some will be me, some will be others with similar footprints. I can't wait to see your poor understanding of technology erode your users' privacy.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think OP thinks they are funny and clever. Not the case.
Seriously. Op is a giant prick. It's making my blood pressure skyrocket. Jeff has the patience of a saint. I'd be permanently blocking the a-hole.
But how would he do that exactly ...?
jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jeff - do you think you'd get nearly as many hits, thus income, if the site was converted overnight to a registered one? Let's be honest -- The anonymity is what makes it popular, just like twitter. He can talk all day about how "difficult" it is, but my bet would be that this archaic platform is financially beneficial to him. And hey, if he's just giving people what they want?
I think usage would drop and that of course would negatively impact revenue. But, most of those arguing for registration only want it for the Political Forum which would have less impact on revenue. However, the issues I outlined are real. If it was just a matter of flipping a switch, I would flip it and then flip it back again if it didn't work out. But, it's a lot more than flipping a switch.
People who can't solve this simple issue don't deserve to have a web business.
You could prove your commitment to registration by registering yourself. Or, I can make things easy by adding a username to the hundreds of posts you've already posted. Just let me know.
Oh yes, definitely add a username to the "hundreds of posts" I've posted. Better yet, block me. But are you really sure it's me? Wouldn't want to out someone innocent, you know?
Just to be clear, you want me to add a username to your posts? For instance, this post discussing your search for a primary care physician?
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/535971.page
You got me! Are there really hundreds of posts?
I quickly found 291 and could possibly find more with a little effort. I add a username as soon as the football game is over.
Please do! I am incredibly excited to find out which posts you identify as "mine"
jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jeff - do you think you'd get nearly as many hits, thus income, if the site was converted overnight to a registered one? Let's be honest -- The anonymity is what makes it popular, just like twitter. He can talk all day about how "difficult" it is, but my bet would be that this archaic platform is financially beneficial to him. And hey, if he's just giving people what they want?
I think usage would drop and that of course would negatively impact revenue. But, most of those arguing for registration only want it for the Political Forum which would have less impact on revenue. However, the issues I outlined are real. If it was just a matter of flipping a switch, I would flip it and then flip it back again if it didn't work out. But, it's a lot more than flipping a switch.
People who can't solve this simple issue don't deserve to have a web business.
You could prove your commitment to registration by registering yourself. Or, I can make things easy by adding a username to the hundreds of posts you've already posted. Just let me know.
Oh yes, definitely add a username to the "hundreds of posts" I've posted. Better yet, block me. But are you really sure it's me? Wouldn't want to out someone innocent, you know?
Just to be clear, you want me to add a username to your posts? For instance, this post discussing your search for a primary care physician?
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/535971.page
You got me! Are there really hundreds of posts?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jeff, at this point, OP seems like the biggest troll of all. Especially given their demands and threats. I absolutely think you should add a username to their posts. Show them how it feels. And please block them from repeatedly using that stupid emoji in all their posts.
+1
Or just block him outright.
Anonymous wrote:Jeff, at this point, OP seems like the biggest troll of all. Especially given their demands and threats. I absolutely think you should add a username to their posts. Show them how it feels. And please block them from repeatedly using that stupid emoji in all their posts.
A troll? I'm not a troll. I'm just here to point out Jeff's infantile understanding of how IP addresses work. He'll learn not to be so smug.
jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jeff - do you think you'd get nearly as many hits, thus income, if the site was converted overnight to a registered one? Let's be honest -- The anonymity is what makes it popular, just like twitter. He can talk all day about how "difficult" it is, but my bet would be that this archaic platform is financially beneficial to him. And hey, if he's just giving people what they want?
I think usage would drop and that of course would negatively impact revenue. But, most of those arguing for registration only want it for the Political Forum which would have less impact on revenue. However, the issues I outlined are real. If it was just a matter of flipping a switch, I would flip it and then flip it back again if it didn't work out. But, it's a lot more than flipping a switch.
People who can't solve this simple issue don't deserve to have a web business.
You could prove your commitment to registration by registering yourself. Or, I can make things easy by adding a username to the hundreds of posts you've already posted. Just let me know.
Oh yes, definitely add a username to the "hundreds of posts" I've posted. Better yet, block me. But are you really sure it's me? Wouldn't want to out someone innocent, you know?
Anonymous wrote:I think OP thinks they are funny and clever. Not the case.
I think the OP is pointing out real issues with the site that derive from its outdated technological infrastructure. It is a mistake to not take the warning seriously. Modernize or be disrupted.
jsteele wrote:Anonymous wrote:Jeff - do you think you'd get nearly as many hits, thus income, if the site was converted overnight to a registered one? Let's be honest -- The anonymity is what makes it popular, just like twitter. He can talk all day about how "difficult" it is, but my bet would be that this archaic platform is financially beneficial to him. And hey, if he's just giving people what they want?
I think usage would drop and that of course would negatively impact revenue. But, most of those arguing for registration only want it for the Political Forum which would have less impact on revenue. However, the issues I outlined are real. If it was just a matter of flipping a switch, I would flip it and then flip it back again if it didn't work out. But, it's a lot more than flipping a switch.
People who can't solve this simple issue don't deserve to have a web business.