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Originally posted by jsobecky
And as moderators you have the power and the responsibility to stop these baiting tactics whenever they occur. But that never happens. That is why posts with potential turn into insults and personal attacks.
That's what they are: baiting tactics. They should not be allowed or encouraged. It seems like they should be against the T&C. I don't know if they are, but I do know that a formal complaint about baiting tactics will earn you the admonishment to "suck it up" and to "post in another thread if he bothers you". Iow, too bad for you. Just accept it and move on.
It makes it difficult to follow the rules when the standard is unclear.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
Another step I personally think needs to happen is that countries and leaders need to model accountability.
Originally posted by jsobecky
It seems to me that using the "someone elses's fault" excuse requires a minimum of two co-operating people - one to make the claim, and another to enable them to get away with it.
If there wasn't a person willing to believe the "someone else's fault" claim all the time, then people would stop using it. They only continue to use it because it works.
Originally posted by jsobecky
If there wasn't a person willing to believe the "someone else's fault" claim all the time, then people would stop using it.