I never did that.
Because sarcasm is so hard to convey on paper, or forgetting to add a simple NOT after the word DO or any other type thing that can be misunderstood, I would ALWAYS go to the profile page, see their sign-on date, and THEN click on "Find In Forum" to read some of the other posts they have recently made.
That either confirms the disruptor flag that went up, or saves you an embarrassing mistake and scaring an earnest (and conservative) new member away forever.
I agree with your sentiments completely, but I think I've been around too long to jump the gun like that. And I have never used an "abuse" button.
I was just trying to say that whenever I read a "suspect" post, I mouse the name just to see if this is a brand new poster. If it is, then maybe I keep my eyes peeled, and maybe after a few more "suspect" posts I take that poster to task, politely (at first).
But man, I sure never want to be accused of being some kind of post cop.
I just liked the instant number scan feature.
No big deal, though.
Regards,
LH