How to wreck a Diabetes forum. Moderation Part 2

For various reasons, the sycophant squad can occasionally let you down. They may not be available when needed. They have been known to shoot themselves in the foot (often), even worse, they may inadvertently contradict the mod (rarely). The worst case scenario arises, when moderate forum members, post support for the crusading low carber, or person that dares to offer a different point of view, to the mainstream dogma. The problem increases, if other low carbers join the debate, to be outgunned can be fatal (most have been banned).

The solution, multiple user accounts. Set them up well in advance, when time allows, post some dross and build up the post count, thereby giving some credibility when they join the fray. This tactic can often make all the difference. If all else fails, you can always lock the thread, timing is critical, get the last word in, then lock. Nothing winds the low carber or defender of saturated fat poster up more than this tactic. When control has been restored, hit the ban button. Label the person a troll (as with Dr.Jay Wortman) and delete his postings. A tip, when setting up multiple user accounts, don't join on April fools day ! as did silverfox aka ssshhhh you know who !