Re: Poll on scum threads
 

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somehow it seems that posting scum threads should be verified or validated by a mod before they ruin a reputation. so many times the "where there is smoke there must be fire" mentality clings even when the supposed perpetrator was totally innocent...the fact that someone dind't like you sticks.

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I've found that negative threads are usually a relatively good thing. If it's a legitimate complaint, it's an opportunity to handle it in such a way that benefits everyone involved. If it's a bogus complaint, the truth nearly always comes out, and that generally makes the original slighted party look good as well.

Unless it's a concerted smear campaign, the only ones who have to fear a negative post, are those who really are doing something wrong. I don't know if I've ever seen a negative thread negatively impact a legitimate site.

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This is an excellent arguement that I never really thought about. Any other affiliates want to chime in?