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I would think if they are derailing threads, then yes it would be advisable.
I didn't choose the troping life, the troping life chose me
Yes. At worst the mod can tell you they don't find posts troublesome.
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I'm not sure if it counts as them derailing a thread; it's one of those hangout threads in Yack Fest and only one other user besides myself showed concern for them.
Edited by Cutegirl920fire Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
Knowing who you're talking about, I've been concerned about this user as well, in part due to that wonk and also because they just seem to be a bit overly negative and erratic in general. But I've not hollered because nothing has been too over the line? It's a combination of smaller things.
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Also, we're not equipped (or willing even) to provide mental health services. If a person is constantly talking about a traumatic event (even if it doesn't rise to self harm levels), they need to seek proper mental health treatments, as nobody here is qualified to do so (I know even if professionals are here, they wouldn't handle it here for sure).
I didn't choose the troping life, the troping life chose me
^ So with that in mind, a holler would be fine? Like with what WarJay said, their behavior in general is quite erratic to say the least and has caused concern every now and then. Their latest post made me decide to do something about it. (I'll make sure to mention their other posts in the holler as well).
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
If you are concerned about someone's posts, feel free to holler them even if they aren't rule breaking. Hollering would at least bring the issue to our attention.
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I see, TY all of you! I'll do the holler after I have dinner.
Victor of HGS S320 | "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember."
So basically, there's a user who seems to have an unhealthy obsession with a scene in a work (they mention it every now and then) and the negative effects it had on them and other people. Like it sounds genuinely concerning and I want to holler to a mod out of concern for them.
However, since they're technically not breaking any wiki rules to my knowledge nor said they were suicidal and/or wanted to hurt themselves, I'm not sure if a holler would be allowed in that situation.
(I won't be naming names unless I'm told to report them here; I just simply want an answer for my question in this query)