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Dafydd Monks
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 Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:07 am Post subject: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted? I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup? I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Bendithion,
Dafydd Llywelyn. |
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Istara
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| Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2004 4:36 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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Dafydd Monks wrote:
| Quote: | There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted? I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup? I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Bendithion,
Dafydd Llywelyn.
(grin) And here I thought it was someone doing us the kindness of giving |
us the opportunity to expand our awareness of alternative views... A
chance to expand one's horizons, see how other people think, and search
for the kernal of wisdom that might (or might not) be found along
another path. A strong motivation to learn how to use the filters on the
new newsreader I switched to a couple months ago.  You sure it's junk?
~ Dor |
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Nick Argall
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:17 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
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Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in place
required to screen content in such a way.
| Quote: | I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
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Because they post them here instead  This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
| Quote: | I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
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Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
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Kevin Jones
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:56 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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"Nick Argall" <nick.argall@aplaceof.removedotcom.info.com> wrote in message
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"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
news:ci591r$dpq$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in place
required to screen content in such a way.
I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
Because they post them here instead This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to
the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
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And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
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Conservative Guy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
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yes, because once Kevin killfiles someone, nobody can see them....because if
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Istara
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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Kevin Jones wrote:
| Quote: | "Nick Argall" <nick.argall@aplaceof.removedotcom.info.com> wrote in message
news:4147887c$0$28694$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
news:ci591r$dpq$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in place
required to screen content in such a way.
I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
Because they post them here instead This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to
the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
I wish I could figure out how to use the killfile. Since I switched over |
to Netscape, I have NOT been able to get the filters to work. :(
~ Doreen |
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Kevin Jones
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 1:29 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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"Conservative Guy" <sddfgfl@whdsgafdses.usa> wrote in message
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And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
yes, because once Kevin killfiles someone, nobody can see them....because
if
Kevin isn't in the forest, the trees don't make a sound.
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You know, troll, that wasn't at all what I said. Don't put words into my
mouth, and do try growing up.
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Kevin Jones
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 1:35 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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"Istara" <istara.nospam@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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Kevin Jones wrote:
"Nick Argall" <nick.argall@aplaceof.removedotcom.info.com> wrote in
message
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"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
news:ci591r$dpq$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to
do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in
place
required to screen content in such a way.
I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
Because they post them here instead This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to
the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
I wish I could figure out how to use the killfile. Since I switched over
to Netscape, I have NOT been able to get the filters to work. 
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If using Outlook Express, go to Tools, Message Rules, Blocked Senders List,
and Add.
As I said, I rarely use it, and I'm not overkeen of adding people to it. I
reserve it for the terminally nuts and the complete waste of space - and
even some of them may be amusing.
OTOH it's often better, having established that you're dealing with a troll
or an idiot, to just ignore them. Most soon get bored if other people won't
play.
Kevin |
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Istara
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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Kevin Jones wrote:
| Quote: | "Istara" <istara.nospam@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:gRO1d.25286$zT6.4521@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
Kevin Jones wrote:
"Nick Argall" <nick.argall@aplaceof.removedotcom.info.com> wrote in
message
news:4147887c$0$28694$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
news:ci591r$dpq$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to
do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in
place
required to screen content in such a way.
I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
Because they post them here instead This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection to
the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
I wish I could figure out how to use the killfile. Since I switched over
to Netscape, I have NOT been able to get the filters to work. :(
If using Outlook Express, go to Tools, Message Rules, Blocked Senders List,
and Add.
As I said, I rarely use it, and I'm not overkeen of adding people to it. I
reserve it for the terminally nuts and the complete waste of space - and
even some of them may be amusing.
OTOH it's often better, having established that you're dealing with a troll
or an idiot, to just ignore them. Most soon get bored if other people won't
play.
Kevin
Yup, you're right. About trolls AND about killfiles on Outlook. But I |
switched from Outlook to Netscape newsreader, a couple of months ago.
It's the Netscape thingy that I can't get the filters to work on. :)
~ Doreen |
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Kevin Jones
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| Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:05 am Post subject: Re: Eh? loads of rubbish posts |
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"Istara" <istara.nospam@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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Kevin Jones wrote:
"Istara" <istara.nospam@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:gRO1d.25286$zT6.4521@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
Kevin Jones wrote:
"Nick Argall" <nick.argall@aplaceof.removedotcom.info.com> wrote in
message
news:4147887c$0$28694$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
"Dafydd Monks" <dafydd.monks@dragondesigns.org.uk> wrote in message
news:ci591r$dpq$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
There seem to be a lot of posts on the newsgroup that have nothing to
do
with Druidry. All sorts of "Goddy" posts.
Why are these not deleted?
Because this is an unmoderated newsgroup, without the provisions in
place
required to screen content in such a way.
I see no need for such junk - why dno't they go
post them on the born again christian newsgroup?
Because they post them here instead This behaviour is often called
'trolling'.
I am not in the least bit
interested in that junk - I'm a pagan for Awen's sake.
I know I should be tolerent - these people have the same connection
to
the
Web of Awen that I do, but somtimes my patiance is tested.
Most trolls can be easily identified from the use of SCREAMING CAPS
and
similar devices. With practice, it's easy to not read the crap.
And there's always the killfile, which will leave them blathering to
themselves, unseen - though the killfile should be sparingly used.
Kevin
I wish I could figure out how to use the killfile. Since I switched over
to Netscape, I have NOT been able to get the filters to work. :(
If using Outlook Express, go to Tools, Message Rules, Blocked Senders
List,
and Add.
As I said, I rarely use it, and I'm not overkeen of adding people to it.
I
reserve it for the terminally nuts and the complete waste of space - and
even some of them may be amusing.
OTOH it's often better, having established that you're dealing with a
troll
or an idiot, to just ignore them. Most soon get bored if other people
won't
play.
Kevin
Yup, you're right. About trolls AND about killfiles on Outlook. But I
switched from Outlook to Netscape newsreader, a couple of months ago.
It's the Netscape thingy that I can't get the filters to work on.
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From http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/killfilefaq.htm
Subject: 8.6 Netscape
URL for more information:
http://browsers.netscape.com/browsers/main.tmpl
Contributed by Iain and Stephen Toledo-Brown
Netscape (at least for v4.0 and earlier) doesn't have a killfile
facility, unfortunately.
There is an "ignore thread" facility which will stop new
posts appearing on an unwanted thread. On version 4.7 you
select a message in the thread and then select Message-
| Quote: | Ignore Thread from the menu bar at the top. Another way is
to type "K". |
For Netscape 4.76 on WinNT: Would someone check for other flavours?
To killfile a poster in one newsgroup, follow the following sequence:
Click on the "From: " field as if to reply to the poster
Select enough text from the address to be sure you'll identify
the posts from that poster alone.
Copy (Ctrl-c)
Menu => Edit => Message filters
Click New or Edit for a filter list as appropriate
If Edit, click More to add a new idiot to the list
(you can only have up to 5 idiots in one list in Netscape,
then you have to create more lists - I don't know of any
limit to the number of lists)
Paste (Ctrl-v) into the box to the right of the "contains" box
Select Sender instead of "Subject" in the left-hand box
Click OK
To killfile a poster across multiple newsgroups, or to apply fancier
rules such as all-caps, number-of-newsgroups-crossposted, or route:
You'll need to write some JavaScript, apparently (any
pointers, anyone?), or switch newsreaders.
To kill a thread, use one of:
Ctrl-k
Right-click => Ignore thread
Menu => Message => Ignore thread
Nfilter will provides extra facilities if you are using Netscape
with any version of Windows,
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Subject: 8.7 Nfilter
URL for more information:
http://www.nfilter.org/
Infomation from nfilter web site.
Nfilter, now called News Proxy, is a free downloadable
supplemental filtering program to your existing newsreader.
It is designed to run transparently alongside any client for
Windows such as Outlook Express, Agent, Netscape, etc.
It is a 32-bit windows console application which will run on
Windows '95, '98 or NT. It is especially useful if your
newsreader doesn't have any filtering capabilities (eg.
Netscape). Even if your news reader has filtering
capabilities (eg. Agent), the filter can perform more
advanced filtering on fields that are not normally available
to your newsreader.
Nfilter is capable of filtering on any fields that appear in
the header of a news article, not just fields in the
overview (normally news clients can only filter on author,
subject, etc). For example, it can filter on path (eg. all
posts from news.foo.net), newsgroups (eg. all posts cross-
posted to alt.foo), nntp-posting-host, etc, etc.
Nfilter does this by acting as a local news proxy. It takes
commands from your news client and passes them on to your
news server. It analyses the list of message headers
returned by your news server and, based on the filter rules
that you write, either drops the headers so that you don't
see them or marks them with a flag to let you know they are
filtered.
<kill thread>
The best ways is to killfile on the references line too. that deletes the
followups. Not much except Nfilter can do this.
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Then of course there's an add-on, Fix News, that seems to be very popular
with netscape users:
http://www.desisoft.com/fixnews/
That should do it. :-)
Kevin |
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