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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]one_voice
(20,043 posts)and more often than not they're from ex-MIRT'ers...more often than not it's right on target. The person is a disruptor.
I started one thread from a pm that I received--since I know that's the one you're talking about--I asked for an IP check. When you and one other person took exception with the thread I deleted it. Nothing more came from it.
Some DU'ers know certain trolls better than others and will tip us off. Sometimes it's a sock that looks like an older member. Since MIRT started other DU'ers have done this it's a help.
People have asked in GD where to pm a member of the MIRT about a suspected troll. We've never been told by Skinner that it was unacceptable or not to do it.
If you're going to give the run down make sure to include ALL the information; not just what's important to you.
Here:
There are a few - not many - but a few relatively clever trolls - Those who are clever enough to stay just enough within the rule book to avoid getting their posts hidden by a jury - yet show a pattern of pushing rightwing points. And I do not mean those who disagree with me on the NSA, drones or Palestine - but people who I think you would probably suspect of being trolls if someone were to take a serious look at them. Other than the jury system - is there a way to report such characters to either MIRT or Admin for proper consideration?
Skinner's reply:
1. You can send an email to admin.
Or send a DU Mail to a member of MIRT.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12594482
A simple search will show he's said it more than once. We're not doing anything wrong when we post pm's. There are measures in place to make sure no one can bring an agenda into MIRT.