Blog Trolls by Quicksand

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Blog Trolls

POSTED BY: QUICKSAND
UPDATED: Friday, November 4, 2005 15:52
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Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:14 PM

Is anyone else having a problem with trolls?

I haven't posted on the site in a while (and I'm sorry about that), but I've received 2 or 3 comments on ancient blogs in recent weeks, all of which are just from trolls posting links to their casino website.

Is there anything that can be done, and am I the only one getting this crap?

Just curious, if the Web-Master is listening.....

-me

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:35 PM

EMBERS

no I haven't had it happen to me, and I haven't heard anyone else complain about it...
perhaps you should post the links to the specific blogs (w/the troll responses attached) so that a mod or Haken can see them,
I think if people are using this site to advertise for casinos or whatever then they should be banned from the site.
Of course advertising Firefly/Serenity merchandise or websites is a good thing and I see no reason to complain about that.

So that's my suggestion...change the title of this this thread to 'Need Mod Help'
and post the links to the trolled blogs here.

Never take trolls lying down!

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&u=embers&linkID=36

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 1:38 PM

STARPILOTGRAINGER

It's not really trolls, it's just spammers - most likely, it's not even human, just computer programs that go through and look for anything that allows you to post comments, and post one with their link.

It usually doesn't even matter to them if anyone reads them, the more links they have from the more (distinct) websites, the better their ranking in search engines, and so they'll get traffic from that.

Which is why hopefully, if people can't delete them on their own, mods will do it.

Star Pilot Grainger
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Sunday, October 30, 2005 2:13 PM

DREAMTROVE

Surely Blog Trolls are Trogs

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 2:26 PM

LIMINALOSITY

Quote:
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Surely Blog Trolls are Trogs

Aaaaak aak ak ak ak! Good one!

Shiny Trees! Yavanna made Shiny Trees!

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 2:41 PM

DARKJESTER

Don't call me Shirley!!

MAL "You only gotta scare him."
JAYNE "Pain is scary..."

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 3:07 PM

CHRISISALL

Quote:
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Surely Blog Trolls are Trogs

LOLROTF!!!!!!!

Copyright that quick!!!!lol

Chrisisall

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Sunday, October 30, 2005 3:18 PM

DONCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Surely Blog Trolls are Trogs

Definitely a "Wild Thing"...

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

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Monday, October 31, 2005 12:28 AM

QUICKSAND

This is a good idea, but the other response is right too-- it's probably just some kind of auto-program, designed to make life miserable.... though I do feel kind of singled out now, if no one else is getting these.

I'd like to suggest there be a way for blog-owners to delete certain comments? And if that doesn't work, can the Web Master do it for me?

xoxo
qs

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Monday, October 31, 2005 3:11 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

I've gotten some Trogs. Not for casino websites or cheap Viagra...actual Anonymous posts which are just rude and cowardly.

-Taylor

http://unchartedoutlaw.blogspot.com - blog
http://www.fireflytalk.com - the new damn podcast

"Those who can't read have no advantage over those who don't" -Mark Twain

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Wednesday, November 2, 2005 7:47 AM

QUICKSAND

Is anyone else listening? Is there a way to change the code for blogs to we can at least edit/remove certain comments?

I got another one today, that makes FIVE comments for the same blog.

It looks like this:

Quote:

This makes speechless with surprise. Never knew that.

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internet" target="_BLANK">http://www.free-internet-casino.us'>internet casino

Somebody please help me!!!!

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Thursday, November 3, 2005 9:58 PM

JASONZZZ

What blogging sw do you use?

Like Fireflyfans.net?
Haken needs new equipment to keep the site shiny. Donate.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=3283
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13317#185514

Given the freedom to do so, anarchy will result in an organic organization unto itself.

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Friday, November 4, 2005 6:02 AM

QUICKSAND

Uh... what?

If by "sw" you mean "software," I just use the website; I'm not sure I understand the question.

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Friday, November 4, 2005 8:20 AM

JASONZZZ

hmmm... you asked about changing the code, so I'm asking which software you are using so that I can make better advice on what code in the software to change... Misinterpreted what you said?

Like Fireflyfans.net?
Haken needs new equipment to keep the site shiny. Donate.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=3283
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13317#185514

Given the freedom to do so, anarchy will result in an organic organization unto itself.

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Friday, November 4, 2005 8:42 AM

CITIZEN

Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:
Quote:
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Surely Blog Trolls are Trogs

Definitely a "Wild Thing"...

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Ain't about you, Jayne. It's about what they need.

Good call!
You beat me too it

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you Beeeer Milkshakes!

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Friday, November 4, 2005 1:31 PM

QUICKSAND

It was just a plea to the desginer of this website to change the code; I'm not nearly smart enough for that sort of thing.

Presently, fireflyfans.net doesn't allow account-holders to delete blog-comments, I was just asking if that could be changed?

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Friday, November 4, 2005 1:37 PM

HAKEN

Likes to mess with stuffs.

I'll work on it. Will let you know when done. Hopefully soon. :)

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Friday, November 4, 2005 1:51 PM

JASONZZZ

ah! got it... your fff.net blog...

Like Fireflyfans.net?
Haken needs new equipment to keep the site shiny. Donate.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=5&t=3283
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13317#185514

Given the freedom to do so, anarchy will result in an organic organization unto itself.

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Friday, November 4, 2005 1:59 PM

QUICKSAND

Indeed. Groovy.

Thanks!! :)

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Friday, November 4, 2005 2:58 PM

HAKEN

Likes to mess with stuffs.

Done. Try it out. I try not to program in MS ASP these days and just stick with .NET, but I guess it's unavoidable because of FFF.NET.

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Friday, November 4, 2005 3:52 PM

QUICKSAND