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Bullying on the forum?

Marjorie195

I have recently realised that new posts under any given topic, are automatically sent to the email inbox of the person who raised the subject. Sometimes, when one goes to the latest content page and looks at the posts, they have been removed or edited, so that the content appears different to the email received. The email is anonomised, so the recipient does not know who made the reply, if it has been removed.

This seems to me to give scope for bullying, as the reply can be changed, after it has gone to the in box of another member.

It is very easy to join the forum, set up email accounts etc. The facility for editing is vital, so that members can reconsider and amend posts. Why are some replies sent out by email, in this manner? Would it not be safer to advise people that replies had been received and were available to be seen on the website, where public scrutiny would ensure that bullying does not slip through, unnoticed.

  • Hi all,

    Sorry for the delay in a response. Email notifications are sent to threads you have started or replied to. This ensures you are able to keep up with the conversation. However, it is true that after the email notification is sent the poster may wish edit the post and it will therefore be different to the email.

    As always if you encounter anything that appears to be bullying do let us know by reporting the post.

    Take care,

     

    Avi

  • I have edited responses on occasion when I have realised I did not make myself clear (usually due to posting after a few beers!)

    Agree it would be best if the email did not contain the text, but have not seen any instances where anyone has posted something I would consider blatently offensive. Though I guess this is subjective - I have strong opinions on a few issues which some (usually NT) people sometimes take umbrage at. 

    If you receive an email which you consider to be bullying you have the option of alerting the moderators. And I would hope that there would be a way to block their IP address if necessary.