Why is calling out a troll on Yahoo answers a violation of the TOS?

It does not matter WHY it is, it is simply enough to be aware that IT IS. States so in the HELP sections that explain the rules more clearly:

"Posting a question or answer to call out another community member for any reason is not allowed. This includes calling out suspected point-gamers and trolls, even if your accusations turn out to be correct."

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/abu...

Also, there is the added factor that calling out a troll - is NOT an answer. Answers must attempt to actually answer the question as posted:

"When you post an answer, it must attempt to answer the question being asked."

http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/answers/abuse/gui...

So it is actually a double violation. Bottom line? If you think something is a troll question, just report it and move on. DO NOT feed the trolls.

"Calling out" other users violates the Y!A Community Guidelines.

Not making a legitimate attempt to answer a question violates the Y!A Community Guidelines.

You should have reported the question if it violated the CG, or just ignored it & moved on.

Questions & answers here are eligible to be reported and deleted at any time - - being resolved does not provide immunity.

:o)

It is a violation to call out another member in a question or answer. You must use the report abuse button. 

₪ ʎəɿʞɹɐq ₪

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

in basic terms record him/her, i will enable you to with that too, I actually are starting to be 3 bills bumped off(that i understand of) that belonged to trolls and spammers. in basic terms record that man or woman any time that he/she has indignant you or devoted a criminal offense on line. ultimately it may pay off.

That is called chatting. Yahoo needs to go down on the rules a bit because I always end up ''chatting'' when I'm not.

The reason they give is "in order to maintain a safe and orderly community".

Because you cannot target or insult another user

That's considered chatting.

The internet can do what ever it wants with out reason. That is why.