I can think of 5 people that off the top of my head that do nothing but help bring a negative outlook to the site. Most follow the rules a few do not (one is gone now). The simple thing and the easy thing to do is just ban them...... But where does it leave us?? Acting just like Brian Glynn?. That is not who we are nor how we envisioned to run this site... Nor do we plan to start.
That is not the same as saying that we are going to let ourselves or this site get run over by someone who thinks they can just run amuk and stir the Bullchit... We could sent those people emails asking them to chill out. or we could tell them too..... Will that actually make a difference...... I will use Scorn as an example. I could send him a PM asking him to knock off the Dyno Jokes. Do I think it would do any good? Honestly, No.. At first they were funny.. But how many times do you want to see eddie murphy say the same old joke over and over.. I have known guys like him my whole life, that is just how they are.... There are other people who are "rear enders", they see one person post, they are always going come in and post after the same person and add to the comment. They do this to get attention and to keep the drama going. Do I expect them to change no.
So, what is the answer?
At one point we all were alot alike, but over time people tend to get bored, some can keep on going and do like they always have while there are a few that decide they want to stand out and be seen. Grab attention where they can.. They are the ones who tend to make websites a place that for some is just not as much fun as they use to be.