[give2me1lemons]

I was labeled a troll a little while back. This really offended me for various reasons but especially because I know I was being honest. So I have some questions...

1.) I removed the "don't feed the troll" picture myself. Am I even supposed to be able to do that? And why wasn't it replaced-because I was good and disappeared? Was I forgiven? Unnoticed?

2.) Why is someone labeled a troll? I feel as though I was labeled a troll because I was too stubborn to get help and a long winded broken record. I can see where this would be frustrating and time wasting now, but why was I labeled a troll rather than my thread closed (as I suggested a few times myself-it was closed in the end)?

3.) I've seen troll alerts and flat out troll stickers-why was I given the "don't feed the troll" sticker rather than a warning?

First available definition of a troll from Urban Dictionary: One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument

^^Not my intention at all. I didn't even want to talk about the issues in the beginning, just the effects.

Thanks..

[give2me1lemons]

I guess I was wondering if I was perceived as a liar or annoying or a lost cause or what..

I see the troll logos as big flashing signs that say "this person is lying and just looking for attention, so it would be in your best interest to either attack them or ignore them completely". That is why I reacted so strongly. Kind of like the scarlet letter...or how some frown on teachers grading papers with red ink.

Thank you for responding promptly and kindly. This thread may now be closed.



EDIT: When I posted this thread, a moderator had to review it first. When I made this post to the thread, it went straight through. I had assumed my thread had to be moderated first because of my troll status. Does this mean I am not on "probation" anymore? Or are all threads posted in forum help moderated? Or was this post not moderated because it was in the same thread?

[JudyKayTee]

I can answer part of this - you asked questions and then argued with the experts, including an RN who was trying to help you.

You had multiple threads with conflicting information.

You appeared to be crying out for attention, not seeking information or advice, taking time/energy from people who needed and wanted answers.

That's probably why.

[give2me1lemons]

If I try to defend myself, I think it will be taken as arguing, even though I don't understand how or what information was conflicting. I think it was just too much information. If you told me what didn't add up, I'd be happy to clarify.

I apologized to J_9, in my way. I didn't say "I'm sorry" though, so J_9, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to argue; I just wanted to make sure I understood all the facts. I was taught not to just accept what I am told as truth. It's not something personal (or likeable). I need to work on it..

I started out just asking for facts, but when I was given the chance to open up, the thread spun out of control. I can see now I am not ready to change. Don't expect to see another question from me regarding any of it for a long time, if ever.

I just wanted closure, so thank you for helping me understand the why. If you do want me to clear anything up, I'd prefer it be in a pm if that is allowed, only because I don't want things getting out of control again.