Reducing the Odds of a Snark Attack
It is extremely likely for a person to be attacked by a snark on ScubaBoard, but snark attacks are rarely life-threatening. However, if you are thinking of posting on any of the forums, and if you are concerned about snarks, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your chances of being attacked:- Always post in groups since snarks are more likely to attack a solitary individual. Get a group of friends or followers to hit the "Like" button on your posts and surround your post with supporting posts. Should a snark attack you, your friends can make mincemeat of the snark by hitting back.
- Do not wander too far into the thread. An individual places himself or herself at increased risk of snark attack without assistance after page 3 or post #30. Snarks in need of a target will delve deeper into the thread while others have lost interest in the topic and moved to another thread or another social media site.
- Avoid posting on the board during darkness or twilight hours when snarks are most active due to alcohol consumption typically not consumed in large amounts during daylight.
- Do not leave yourself open to wounds - a snark's ability to smell blood is acute.
- Posting anything new is discouraged. Enlightening posts or innovative ideas will catch the attention of a snark like a sheen of fish scales.
- Avoid forums with known snarks or where snarks tend to lurk. Forums with single-sentence remarks are good indicators of such activity.
- While there are myths and anecdotes about moderators saving members from snark attacks, the presence of moderators does not indicate the absence of snarks - both often eat the same foods and moderators may often be snarky.
- Use extra caution when the answer to any question is murky.
- Remember that snarks see contrast particularly well. Uneven posting history and bright answers may draw a snark's attention.
- Refrain from excess posting, as this may draw a snark's attention.
- Do not allow posts about anything having to do with water: these posts may draw a snark’s attention.
- Be careful when posting in forums between welcoming new members and the classifieds since forums in between are favorite hangouts for snarks.
- Post only in areas where new members say hello.
- Do not enter the board if snarks are known to be present, and get off the board if snarks are sighted.
- Never harass a snark!
