It's a good idea to report them, in part, because if a particular IP address keeps making new accounts (and yes, I know how easy it is to use a different IP address, but a lot of people won't bother), the admin can block more accounts being made.
I'm sorry this is a constant problem for so many, and I wish there was a practicable way to stop this kind of abhorrent behavior on this forum entirely, without negatively impacting the users who do not engage in such activities. But it is impossible to control people's actions to that extent. Over the years, I've seen all sorts of things posted here, even in the public view, such as inappropriate profile pictures and names, and open propositions in their posts. I always report it to the moderators immediately, and hope they can catch it before too many people see the infraction. It is this alone which makes me wish there were a report button so all the moderators could receive a notice, and whoever gets to it first can do what they must, in stead of hoping to mail the right mod who will next be on or next have a chance to address the issue.
|