Forgive me if this has already been covered (and point me to the right thread). I've searched and couldn't find this specific issue, though I know there have been recent discussions about the culture shock in regard to some new warriors.
I've noticed a trend that I think ought to be discouraged, and I'm not sure what the appropriate action is.
Some new members are posting responses in threads that ask for information. That's great. But the kind of responses that disturb me are ones that seem to show that the poster, to put it bluntly, doesn't have a clue. I can think of three interpretations:
- They're trying to come across as an authority and failing.
- They're trying to boost their post count by saying any old thing.
- They're deliberate trolls.
With some of these posts I find it hard to distinguish among those alternatives. But if any of them is correct, then these are junk posts. I've considered issuing an infraction for some of these, but I've stopped because trolling isn't an infractionable offense. I can't even find where it's against the rules. And ignorance certainly isn't an offense. It's a great state that's full of promise. As long as one recognizes that one is ignorant, then one is ripe for learning. But when one is ignorant and doesn't know it, and broadcasts ignorant opinions as if they were authoritative, then there's a problem.
Has anyone else noticed these posts? Any thoughts about the most appropriate response? Maybe if they're ignored they'll eventually subside.
Thanks.
Steve
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