Reply #28: I tend to agree with you. There are to be better ways to deal with these

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issues.

However, I have to say I have not found a solution, which is why I am staying as far as possible from GD. Some threads are so clearly flamebait (Dewey thread for example) and there is very little to be won in pushing them up by answering. Moderators do not want to lock the threads, so the best way is clearly to lock the threads ourselves by ignoring them.

I am trying to do so, but it is really hard and I can understand some people fall for it. Put these people on your ignore list. Alert, but do not answer. It is useless. (and I just fell for it once again a few minutes ago - I have trouble with outright lies).