Community guidelines revision

[Feynman]

@cjmacie

"Title: Anyone Can Become a Troll: Causes of Trolling Behavior in Online Discussions

@Anyone Can Become a Troll

In this paper … of trolling that includes flaming, griefing, swearing, or personal attacks, including behavior outside the acceptable bounds defined by several community guidelines for discussion forums

I was hoping for a more substantive definition. What is flaming or griefing?

@cjmacie

Several of the many on-line reviews of the study also elucidate the problem well, and some consider possible solutions.

Those comments might be more useful.

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@Anyone Can Become a Troll

"ordinary people can engage in such [trolling] behavior as well. We propose two primary trigger mechanisms: the individual’s mood, and the surrounding context of a discussion (e.g., exposure to prior trolling behavior).

As a bit of guideline for self moderation I find the insight above important.