Drama Mamas: The case of the underage scammer

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2-25-2011 @ 11:54AM

lisapoisso said...

What do you think that Remorseful's actions and manner taught this child about interacting on the internet? Do you think this child will somehow not notice that this adult feels that harrassing another player is an acceptable, effective remedy to an in-game situation? Do you think this child won't ever follow Remorseful's example and pressure other players until he, too, gets the reaction he thinks is "correct" or desirable?

Consequences: being reported, having a guild officer (if one exists) contacted (as another reader suggested), being factually called out in trade chat for the scam -- these are all effective consequences that don't bully or harrass.

Bullying and harrassment until they react in the way you want them to may indeed teach someone a lesson ... But are you sure it's the lesson you want to teach?

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