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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsis it possible
for well known DU members to give heads up to all other members if they feel there is possible russian trolls on this site causing mass problems to other members?
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is it possible (Original Post)
bluestarone
Sep 2017
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There is a volunteer group on DU that does this. They are very busy with this 24/7.
The_Casual_Observer
Sep 2017
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The_Casual_Observer
(27,742 posts)1. There is a volunteer group on DU that does this. They are very busy with this 24/7.
They remove trolls all the time.
bluestarone
(18,508 posts)2. but
i've never heard anything before just curious i guess
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)3. Directly, no
Indirectly... you get used to a certain tone.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10024964016
Ultimately, there end up being a lot of accounts which go back to silent mode or are banned:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1251698551
bluestarone
(18,508 posts)4. so no
warnings to other members tho right? I would appreciate warnings but maybe cant do that. I'm sure i could see thru some of it myself tho lol
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)5. Such accusations on the open forum are unproductive
There is an "Ask the Administrators" forum where you may post questions such as yours.
Over time you gain a sense that certain posters don't have an "agenda" so much as a remarkable ability to sow division.
bluestarone
(18,508 posts)6. ok didn't know this TY