I've moved [email protected] to [email protected]
For everyone's information: vortex-L has no anti-flamewars rule, but in
the long term, I take action on Internet Trolls who attract multiple
complaints from other users here.
How to avoid getting thrown off vortex? Same as with any forum: use
vortex-L for its listed range of topics, and try to avoid the well-known
"troll topics" such as:
- politics
- religion
If in doubt, clearly label all your mentions of politics/religion as OFF
TOPIC. Also remember to take any complaints from other Vortex-L users
very seriously. Apologize to the group when they start objecting to
your postings.
PS
I have a big personal thing against fake names or anonymous email IDs on
science forums. A hint: if you want to get away with misbehaving on
vortex-L, STOP HIDING BEHIND A FAKE NAME. Always use your genuine full
name, and include a "sig" with your real-world contact info. Let everyone
search your online behavior from years past, and make sure that it all
will "stick" to you forever. This sort of thing is part of science
ethics, not to mention basic honesty and mature adulthood, and it gives
you lots of points here in your favor. (Notice how many users on vortex-L
are doing this. Why not try it?)
On the other hand, I recognize that users from academia may be forced to
hide their IRL identity on a crackpot forum. But then, professional
researchers probably aren't trying to use Vortex as their personal soapbox
for religion or political activism, nor are trapped in the "Flamer
Personality Disorder" :)
http://amasci.com/weird/flamer.html
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