'Cuz FReepers essentially weren't sticking to the topic of COVID-19.
Stick to the topic.
If someone's post does not rise to the level of abuse, just ignore that person's posts.
Ad hominen is a no no—if folks think something is incorrect, then provide data, links, arguments, anything—but don’t attack the poster.
This was my fault.
I started pressing “abuse” every time something was posted by our friend. That got the attention of the powers that rule FR. Evidently, they decided the best way to deal with it was to hit pause.
So, in the future, we ignore the bottom feeders. I will continue to hit abuse where it is relevant. I urge everyone else to do the same. A measured response, en masse, will get attention while not coming across as “hot headed.”
I imagine after enough calm, measured, reports and the continued decline in contributions related to this one poster will eventually get someone’s attention.
But there is no winning a pissing contest with someone who has FR plexiglass surrounding him. So, just don’t do it.
We have plenty to keep us busy.