Can’t We All Just Get Along?
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What I’m about to discuss may not be as light, fun or cheery as previous posts but nonetheless important because it involves the Answers community. As you all know, misunderstandings and conflicts occur within any community, regardless if it’s online or offline. And though it’s a normal thing, it shouldn’t be left unchecked or unresolved. This is crucial if we want to continue to grow a fun, meaningful and responsible Pinoy online community.
I’ve been hearing some not-so-good news about some community members who accuse other users of using clone accounts for trolling. When I say clone account, I mean Answers users who create new and alternative Answers account (or with multiple Answers accounts) that they use usually for trolling or spamming. Its one thing to report abusive content and trolls as we see them in Answers, but it’s another thing to accuse others for being a troll and ganging up on them for a “crime” that they may not have committed. If you think a person in Answers is trolling or spamming, my advice for you is to report this right away. This is what a responsible community member will do. Please don’t take matters in your own hands by accusing others for being trolls, it’s not what a concerned community member will do. On the contrary, doing that only makes you more of a troll than the one you’re accusing.
I highly encourage everyone to be on the lookout for abusive content and to be vigilant in reporting them because it takes all of us to make sure the Pinoy Answers community is responsible, enjoyable and reliable. In short, follow the golden rule: do unto others as you want them to do unto you. Okay, lecture’s over. Next post to follow, something light, fun and cheery! Christmas party for the YAPpers! Watch out for it! 
