darksidZz (formerly known as sderenzi) was previously banned for spamming sciforums with useless polls - often sexually oriented and/or self-obsessed. He was a allowed to return under his new name.

Since his return his poll-posting has again increased. His polls are, in general, mindless. They usually offer only black-or-white "yes, no" options to complex issues. Recently, many of these polls have been about topics raised by other members.

I see these polls mostly as an attention-seeking behaviour by darksidZz, and I don't think they add much value to sciforums.

However, I realise I may be alone in this view. So, before taking any action on the matter, I thought I would poll the general readership.

Comments welcome, too. And suggestions as to what moderation is needed, if any.

For reference, here is the list of darksidZz's most recent polls:

Poll: Starbucks :-?
Poll: Cops - Watch or Not?
Poll: A.I.D.S. - Natural or Manmade?
Poll: Intelligent Design - Yes or No?
Poll: Christianity - Wrong or Right?
Poll: Worst Star Trek Series
Poll: Cellular Phone - Yes or No?
Poll: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Poll: Economics - Farce or Real?
Poll: Life Achievement - Satisfied or Not?
Sports - Yes or No?
Poll: Inmated - Test, Euthanize, Leave Alone
Poll: Doughnut Wars - Choose The Best!
Poll: Employment Data Poll
Poll: Propose Forum For Polls!

The topics and options speak for themselves, I think. Particularly note the last topic on this list, and consider darksidZz's motivations for being at sciforums.

Let him stay but NO MORE POLLS. Finito. End of.

I'm with red.

Bells, I only wish that were literally true. I likes 'em big.

I am a bit conflicted when it comes to his polls. On one hand, it's become an annoying habit of his and I feel they need to stop. On the other hand, some bring about good discussion.

I'd be happy just to cesspool his threads without locking them, but I'm afraid I'd be called a content controller. Maybe I shouldn't care and just do it :D

Why would you put a limit on shitty polls but not on shitty posts?

What's the difference?

Why would you put a limit on shitty polls but not on shitty posts?

What's the difference?

If someone is around when he creates a new poll, they could do something about it before people start replying. Or, we could just let him do as he wishes but we could give him infractions. Something. I have no problem with polls, but this is annoying. I kind of like the infraction idea... after enough of them, he is temp banned and we can all take a break.

The topics and options speak for themselves, I think. Particularly note the last topic on this list, and consider darksidZz's motivations for being at sciforums.

I've noticed that many of his polls have something to do with him wanting to "better himself." I remember being in a rut myself. I used to find out everything I could about what was "average" so I could blend in and be "like everyone else."

I think he should get a 2 a day maximum. Some are ok, nice to see the opinions of members on matters that usually wouldn't come up but it gets irritating

I have no problem with polls, but this is annoying.

Any more annoying than some of the other bullshit threads that get started?

I can deal with this

http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=64323


over this


http://www.sciforums.com/showthread.php?t=64492

Any more annoying than some of the other bullshit threads that get started?

There are plenty more bullshit threads out there. If the majority of the users on SF that actually matter would support me, I could go Nazi in Free Thoughts. However, this does contradict what Free Thoughts is for, but I think SF as a whole would work best when people think before they make an idiot thread.

What we could do is set up a discussion to figure out what we want from Sciforums and what we can do when we deviate. For example, I am sure darksidZz's nonstop polling is a deviation from what we want. We'll probably debate his "problem" for a while, but we will never solve the real problems that create an environment for people like him to further fill our forum with shit.

If anyone finds a thread in Free Thoughts they they think is "bullshit," feel free to PM me the link with your argument. Report it if you like, someone else might see these reports because I don't check my e-mail.

However, this does contradict what Free Thoughts is for, but I think SF as a whole would work best when people think before they make an idiot thread.

yes.

I don't know. If you hate his polls just ignore them... If it is clear that he is starting these polls just to piss people off, then take some action. Otherwise just let him ask all the goofy quesitons he wants.

They are a waste of space and he should be banned

I don't know. If you hate his polls just ignore them... If it is clear that he is starting these polls just to piss people off, then take some action. Otherwise just let him ask all the goofy quesitons he wants.

I doubt he is starting polls to piss people off. He's obviously interested in knowing people and he's filling a void because he does not do this in real life. If he took some initiative to get out in the real world and to make new friends, we'd see less of his polls.

As it is, as it always was, I knew this day would come my friends. You see I've no interest in causing troubles for the members of the forum, infact I think my polls are somewhat useful considering the following:

Intelligent Design - Yes or No?
Worst Star Trek Series
Life Achievement - Satisfied or Not?

It may be hard to understand but I really have no motivation for being here, or even for posting. My only interest has been in giving unusual but unique ideas a place for possible discussion. I came back because I was bored with the absence of talk, but I realize my way is not your way nor shall it ever be. I'm unusual, indeed odd, but those 3 things above aren't either of these... so what did they exactly do? It's not important I'd suppose... I have no interest in doing things others find annoying, never did.

I therefore must offically take my leave of you all, once and for all, forever, with no regrets... you've learned the deepest recesses of my mind, and we've talked of many things, but it's time for me to leave you.

I shall randomly type on my keyboard in notepad, then copy + paste the text into my password, thus I'll not know what it is and you can be rid of me. I'd done this before but now it isn't really valuable to stay here, go on my friends and discuss your science, etc.

Example: If I randomly type and get iaohuiotgf89762 then make it my password I'll never know if I don't look what it was, thus will ban myself. Which in just a moment I will do...

James R you weren't a bad fella, it is kinda weird to have this question cuz my topics did recieve alot of replies, just review them... but anyway I should go... I've always been alone... goodbye dragon...

. . ., before taking any action on the matter, . . .

uh oh.
sderenzi, you better chill out man.

It is ironic that we are questioning the validity of darksiZz's polls with a poll.:p

I say we should Cesspool them if they're just pointless polls. Otherwise, I think they're alright.

It is ironic that we are questioning the validity of darksiZz's polls with a poll.:p

Agreed.

As it is, as it always was, I knew this day would come my friends. You see I've no interest in causing troubles for the members of the forum, infact I think my polls are somewhat useful considering the following:

Intelligent Design - Yes or No?
Worst Star Trek Series
Life Achievement - Satisfied or Not?

It may be hard to understand but I really have no motivation for being here, or even for posting. My only interest has been in giving unusual but unique ideas a place for possible discussion. I came back because I was bored with the absence of talk, but I realize my way is not your way nor shall it ever be. I'm unusual, indeed odd, but those 3 things above aren't either of these... so what did they exactly do? It's not important I'd suppose... I have no interest in doing things others find annoying, never did.

I therefore must offically take my leave of you all, once and for all, forever, with no regrets... you've learned the deepest recesses of my mind, and we've talked of many things, but it's time for me to leave you.

I shall randomly type on my keyboard in notepad, then copy + paste the text into my password, thus I'll not know what it is and you can be rid of me. I'd done this before but now it isn't really valuable to stay here, go on my friends and discuss your science, etc.

Example: If I randomly type and get iaohuiotgf89762 then make it my password I'll never know if I don't look what it was, thus will ban myself. Which in just a moment I will do...

James R you weren't a bad fella, it is kinda weird to have this question cuz my topics did recieve alot of replies, just review them... but anyway I should go... I've always been alone... goodbye dragon...

that was a good post. he may leave and start hisd own poll forum.

BanTheMan

We are not Gods to decide the fate of a human, he shall live and give rise to polls and new threads because it a gift we must give him, the freedom of self expression.

I was thinking about it again. Perhaps his polls are not that bad. If no one is interested in his polls, feel free to ignore them. If they are just stupid polls with no relevance, they can be cesspooled.

voted Other.

darksidZz should be allowed to stay, on the condition he stops spamming polls, meaning no more polls, ever.

I voted ban him. he's proven that he's not here to participate in the discussions. He's here to push whatever annoying gimmick he can mastermind as far as it's allowed to go. If not polls, I guarantee it will be something else down the line.

darksidZz (formerly known as sderenzi) was previously banned for spamming sciforums with useless polls - often sexually oriented and/or self-obsessed. He was a allowed to return under his new name.

Since his return his poll-posting has again increased. His polls are, in general, mindless. They usually offer only black-or-white "yes, no" options to complex issues. Recently, many of these polls have been about topics raised by other members.

I see these polls mostly as an attention-seeking behaviour by darksidZz, and I don't think they add much value to sciforums.

However, I realise I may be alone in this view. So, before taking any action on the matter, I thought I would poll the general readership.

Comments welcome, too. And suggestions as to what moderation is needed, if any.
he's not actually breaking any forum rules by posting polls

i like the postmeister generall kinko derenzi.

show him due respect jim.

postmeister-General, sergeant major kinko derenzi sir!

all stand to attention.



http://www.medalofhonor.com/DanDalylg.jpg

I think it's all moot now anyway.
I think he was serious.
He's gone.

I think it's all moot now anyway.
I think he was serious.
He's gone.
liar.
derenzi hasn't gone.

....has he?:(

everything will be gone in its own time. Time will come and we will be all but nothing. darksidz isnt gone...but somehow I doubt he/she is sderenzi.

Has it been decided James R. May I stay?

I thought you randomised your password.

Has it been decided James R. May I stay?
poll?

I did but I was so bored here at work I decided to try something. Originally I made-up an e-mail address for the username so that I couldn't do the "forgot password" thing an retrieve that random password. Anyway I actually decided to make the fake e-mail a real one, I signed up, and then came back here to say "forgot password". It worked! So now I'm back and still lonely.. so can I stay James?

I did but I was so bored here at work I decided to try something. Originally I made-up an e-mail address for the username so that I couldn't do the "forgot password" thing an retrieve that random password. Anyway I actually decided to make the fake e-mail a real one, I signed up, and then came back here to say "forgot password". It worked! So now I'm back and still lonely.. so can I stay James?
jimmy's delegated all that shit to me.
how do you like the my formal title that ive given you?

I like it, I am indeed postmeister generall kinko derenzi.

I like it, I am indeed postmeister generall kinko derenzi.

cool. consider yourself back in kid.:)

Praise from outlandish, the king of dorks......

i voted "other".
in other words....clownshoes.

i voted "other".
in other words....clownshoes.
paris hilton has clownfeet,
look at the size of those things...

http://www.thevelvethottub.com/uploaded_images/parishilton-788051.jpg

and ugly toes to boot.

sderenzi's posting/polling style and persona reminds me more of a caricature of an idiot than an idiot. Every time I see one of his polls--about something obviously complex and subjective--followed with a "yes" or "no," I just laugh. It's somewhat cute, but then again, his polls do take up a lot of space and they are tiring. I wish it was easier to ignore. I think banning him is a bit much. I think deleting any next poll with the suffix "oui ou non" should be deleted. Simple as that.

`
Achtung !

Achtung !!

STOMP THAT ROACH

Am I safe James, am I ok now?

`
Achtung !

Achtung !!

STOMP THAT ROACH

Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The deadline approaches and the positive/negative votes are evenly split. I still think my suggestion of 'let him stay but NO MORE POLLS' is the way to go.

I didn't vote yet.

i voted for clownshoes.

lmao, I didn't even realize there was a deadline. Thanks man for keeping the faith, we're all very important here and each has a unique perspective on things.

As for why I've posted so many polls, well.. really I do it because the thought of just begining a thread without a solid answer to select seemed wrong, maybe it's not though.

Relax, it just means you're a black/white thinker. Me too, it keeps life simple.

Relax, it just means you're a black/white thinker. Me too, it keeps life simple.

Yea... god forbid we ever see life in technicolor.

http://image.com.com/mp3/images/cover/200/dre400/e418/e41820k8oly.jpg

I see 2 colours there. None of them are yellow.

I see 2 colours there. None of them are yellow.

You are slightly colourblind - or slightlyt drunk ........or both ........:m: :p

I wish to stay... I luV uuu all.... I have no other friends...

Also I like my Evolution - True or False thread continues to grow strong, keep up the good work.

Finally, why did he hide the votes here, kinda weird since I probably could just ask who voted what an get the truth :o

I voted other: don't let you create any more annoying, useless polls. Don't mention it.

Do you luV me redarmy :)

Do you luV me redarmy :)

as long as the heart beats in the tired with age body.

The deadline approaches and the positive/negative votes are evenly split. I still think my suggestion of 'let him stay but NO MORE POLLS' is the way to go.

No man, no problem.
-Uncle Joe

Am I safe yet James?

Is status restored to me of previousness where upton I cgranted goodness of the right to post? Are I to be banned or saved from the world outside ban?

I are hape to b ereh

Yes, is he safe yet, James? 50 polls later.

And no, sammy, luV, you and I are as strangers. Sorry.

The poll is now closed. Results are:

Negative: 8
Neutral: 3
Positive: 13

The majority of respondents don't seem perturbed about darksidZz's numerous polls, so I guess it's back to business as usual.

Thank you, I will endevour not to be a burden or anoyance, I wish only to stay and be supportive of the forum. I am happy :)

grrr darksidz, fight against those who try to make ur demise. Its time 4 payback!

his polls are not the "best" in the world but nevermind, let him continue i cant see the harm, if it gets "ou of control" then the moderators will deal with it.



peace.

The serial posting by darksidZz of waste-of-bandwidth stupid meaningless polls has continued unabated and now constitutes blatant trolling (IMO). There have been several in the past week alone. :mad:

Apparantly he/she has previously been banned for spamming sciforums with useless polls - time for another dose?

Computer says yes.

Computer may say "yes", but majority of users who bothered to vote say "no".

Ain't democracy grand?

It illustrates the dire consequences of not showing up to vote, at any rate...
:grumble:

I'd rather see DarksidZz polls than Baron Max's posts. Add IAC, BR, Vincent, Soduku and Roman to that too. (US Bombs Louder than Imams? Obviously the bombs don't work worth a shit! HeeHee!)

I rather see everyone than see nothing or not see someone.

(US Bombs Louder than Imams? Obviously the bombs don't work worth a shit! HeeHee!)
Judging from the clip I saw of the "Green Zone" today, the ones the Imams got work OK...

Judging from the clip I saw of the "Green Zone" today, the ones the Imams got work OK...My point! All the superpower arrogance and mighty self righteousness are drowned out by the brave rebels fighting US occupation. Imams appear a helluva lot louder.

My point! All the superpower arrogance and mighty self righteousness are drowned out by the brave rebels fighting US occupation. Imams appear a helluva lot louder.
Well.. it's drowned out by the local self-righteous lunatics who adhere to the scribblings in that other book of crapola, anyway...

Or... one version of it...

Or...

somethin'...