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So... maybe we should discuss when you should flag a project for dishonesty? I think that you should be pretty sure it's a lie, because it's hard to tell if someone is being truthful online. Check to see if the facts don't add up or if there are just too many extraordinary and unlikely things. Also, if it seems over dramatized or is something that would gather a lot of attention, be suspicious.

For example, this user (whom I will not name) has a long series of things that, frankly, just don't add up. He/she claims to be in a massive, long lasting flood. He/she can't phone for help or take a picture to prove it because all of their cameras and phones were ruined in the flood, but somehow the laptops and internet are fine. And furthermore, he/she is facing aftershock floods? (lol wut?) I also checked the news and weather for the area they supposedly live in; no news of flooding or heavy rain. In fact, I read an article that stated the area had been suffering a particularly bad drought until they just started getting some rain recently.

But anyway, that was just to show what I think demonstrated extraordinary circumstances and facts not adding up.

colorfusion wrote:

Oh and now he/she just made a project calling us idiots (Me, henley, calbxy, sunrise-moon and justickman)
Just like I said, he/she would not go on for a while to make people think he/she was dead and get attention, then comes back on.

AS I have said many times, I take it back if I am wrong or proof is provided, but so far they have avoided giving most proof.

YAY! I've been mentioned! xD *flag*

Edit: xD just checked and someone flagged my comment saying [user] was lying.

Last edited by Sunrise-Moon (2010-08-19 15:51:25)

The insulting project has been removed for the Scratch team to review. 

Harakou wrote:

colorfusion wrote:

Oh and now he/she just made a project calling us idiots (Me, henley, calbxy, sunrise-moon and justickman)
Just like I said, he/she would not go on for a while to make people think he/she was dead and get attention, then comes back on.

AS I have said many times, I take it back if I am wrong or proof is provided, but so far they have avoided giving most proof.

I flagged that project.

And seriously? Their whole house is destroyed, and the parents' first priority is getting him/her a new laptop? More examples of flawed logic. I hope this sort of thing doesn't become more common, because it's very dishonest and only creates problems in the community. (which is why we should leave it alone. If they don't get attention, they'll stop.)

I suppose your right.
But if we pay no attention to it, it will just carry on and the people who do believe him/her will have no doubt.

colorfusion wrote:

Harakou wrote:

colorfusion wrote:

Oh and now he/she just made a project calling us idiots (Me, henley, calbxy, sunrise-moon and justickman)
Just like I said, he/she would not go on for a while to make people think he/she was dead and get attention, then comes back on.

AS I have said many times, I take it back if I am wrong or proof is provided, but so far they have avoided giving most proof.

I flagged that project.

And seriously? Their whole house is destroyed, and the parents' first priority is getting him/her a new laptop? More examples of flawed logic. I hope this sort of thing doesn't become more common, because it's very dishonest and only creates problems in the community. (which is why we should leave it alone. If they don't get attention, they'll stop.)

I suppose your right.
But if we pay no attention to it, it will just carry on and the people who do believe him/her will have no doubt.

I think we should leave one alert comment, and then leave it alone.

Harakou wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

This topic is becoming slightly gossipy - and we don't want any flame wars coming out of this, either. Please try to keep the conversations respectful towards ALL users. Thanks!

Sorry.    We're just a bit annoyed. Sorry if you've already said so, but do you think it's fair to flag a project for it being a lie?

It's a violation of the Terms of Use, so yes, I do    I'm annoyed, too.

I can't belive she/he would call you guys idiots! The nerve of some people. I'm not too mad, but that's just disrespectful.

I really wish we could explain this to them without them being offended.

Sunrise-Moon wrote:

samurai768 wrote:

I really wish we could explain this to them without them being offended.

Why would they be offended by us saying it's not true?

"OMG YOU JUST THINK WERE ALL STUPID YOU IDIOT OMG IM GONNA REPORT YOU HE GOT BANNED OFR NOTHING YOURE JUST BEING STUPID" Is what they would say back.

Last edited by samurai768 (2010-08-19 16:24:23)