Change in ignore options

[fj1200]

I'm only replying to make a point... I don't want the last word. I made my points. Folks have the right to not want to be accosted, or to be badgered or whatever. And this applies to EVERYONE. And if they feel this way, correct or not, they have the right/ability to place others on ignore. At that point, unless they are pointing out folks they have on ignore and poking themselves, sleeping dogs should be left sleeping. I guess that's an opinion only, but to each their own.

Members are clearly able to ignore another member for any reason. You run a public board and the public can easily see what members post. Members are inclined to post things on a debate site which may be controversial/objectionable/etc. I, as a member in good standing, will continue to exercise my right to engage in a topic that may be controversial or counter a statement that may be objectionable. If a member makes a post that I find objectionable I may choose to point out my feelings on the subject. If another member chooses not to defend their previous post then that is their choice as stipulated above.

For what it's worth I'll continue to exercise my jimnyc-given rights.

Not even close. Everyone here is free to speak their minds and have their voice. Not forcing others to have to "listen" is NOT censorship.

[revelarts]

Different folks, different strokes.
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For the most part I see little reason to hit ignore, I'm perfectly capable of scrolling through, sometimes even reading nonsense and not responding. There are times though that someone is so annoying, so false, that the blood pressure rises. Following the reasonable advice that it's better to say nothing than go ballistic, ignore is a good option.

I've found that's worked best for me.
I used ignore on 1 guy who's long gone who'll remained unmentioned. hogtrash
and also one other guy for about a week a sometime back I think.

Other than that i've just found it's better to skip post, not reply or ....more often lately... just stay out of certain thread topics completely.
Seems if i dip a toe in with my POV everyone just gets pissed off, including me.
And i'm getting to old to try and crack every stone i come across.

[Elessar]

Oh Hell.

There are some I simply do not agree with on certain things, but I'll just pass them by
unless I feel strongly about a topic.

Frankly, I think putting a person on Ignore is pretty insulting to both parties.

[Gunny]

There are times that I've wanted to pull people through my Cat-5 cable and choke them until their brain is equally divided and half pops out of each ear. I've sorta posted my address a few times, close enough at least. Yeps, there have been times that folks have pissed me off that much with words on a screen!! And I've seen you come close too, fucker! And no, I didn't use the ignore feature, but I really haven't had such endless fights to the point that it may effect the board and/or other members reading the threads I'm fighting in.

And I disengage. Me? I'm right as rain. Been pondering your heinous death for years, dipweed.

Funny. My PC used to be in the garage where my heavy bag was hanging. When I was pissed I'd beat the crap out of that thing.

And I'll reverse your argument. What about the people that don't come here because they feel it's pointless? Some weenie's going to put me on ignore. They can say what they want and not be responsible for their words.

[jimnyc]

And I disengage. Me? I'm right as rain. Been pondering your heinous death for years, dipweed.

Funny. My PC used to be in the garage where my heavy bag was hanging. When I was pissed I'd beat the crap out of that thing.

And I'll reverse your argument. What about the people that don't come here because they feel it's pointless? Some weenie's going to put me on ignore. They can say what they want and not be responsible for their words.

Suffice to say, I think we both kinda agree to an extent with what the other is saying. But lets look at it this way: we are both believers in freedoms - so why not let the community, the members, have that freedom to decide for themselves if they would like to use that feature or not? I really don't think it harms anyone, and it certainly doesn't harm the community at all.

I don't think there will be many guests reading, and on the verge of joining, but change their minds because they fear someone may place them on ignore. If anything, they should be pleased that we are open with rules and moderation and allow everyone to make decisions for themselves.

And I will say this, as owner - should this be abused even once, and a click of a button and things go back to the way they were. It's not something being used/tested to create an issue, but rather give more options. I don't see it being used but more than 2-3 times in 10 years if I had to lay a wager.

Now, as for planning deaths... you're the one with the woman that hates me. Only a matter of time before she hates you too. And JUST one night that you forget and fall asleep tightly - Lorena Bobbitt comes out and you'll be wishing for death.

[Gunny]

Suffice to say, I think we both kinda agree to an extent with what the other is saying. But lets look at it this way: we are both believers in freedoms - so why not let the community, the members, have that freedom to decide for themselves if they would like to use that feature or not? I really don't think it harms anyone, and it certainly doesn't harm the community at all.

I don't think there will be many guests reading, and on the verge of joining, but change their minds because they fear someone may place them on ignore. If anything, they should be pleased that we are open with rules and moderation and allow everyone to make decisions for themselves.

And I will say this, as owner - should this be abused even once, and a click of a button and things go back to the way they were. It's not something being used/tested to create an issue, but rather give more options. I don't see it being used but more than 2-3 times in 10 years if I had to lay a wager.

Now, as for planning deaths... you're the one with the woman that hates me. Only a matter of time before she hates you too. And JUST one night that you forget and fall asleep tightly - Lorena Bobbitt comes out and you'll be wishing for death.

We're past that "matter of time" thingie. It's a matter of time alright. Just not the way you think. I'm as adept at making people hate me as you are.

[jimnyc]

We're past that "matter of time" thingie. It's a matter of time alright. Just not the way you think. I'm as adept at making people hate me as you are.

I wonder who has more haters? I had USMB and now this place. You took over USMB for a long time. I'm an asshole, you're an asshole. But I'm a nice guy on occasion. Can you do that? I might have seen that happen a time or two.

Maybe it's a matter of time before someone kills one of us? They better watch out, I have an attack chihuahua!!

[Gunny]

I wonder who has more haters? I had USMB and now this place. You took over USMB for a long time. I'm an asshole, you're an asshole. But I'm a nice guy on occasion. Can you do that? I might have seen that happen a time or two.

Maybe it's a matter of time before someone kills one of us? They better watch out, I have an attack chihuahua!!

I am actually a nice guy. In RL, I almost never talk (which I am in course in trouble for). I mind my own business and do my own thing.

And I have TWO attack chihuahuas and this big goof Australian cattle dog. I think I won't wait on any help from the Dependers.

[jimnyc]

Chihuahua's rule!!

"i haz cheezburger?"

[hjmick]

Sorry, Papillons rule...

[Gunny]

Chihuahua's rule!!

"i haz cheezburger?"

Sorry bubba but I can't stand chihuahuas. If I want a neurotic freak I can move in with my brother.

[jimnyc]

Sorry bubba but I can't stand chihuahuas. If I want a neurotic freak I can move in with my brother.

We had a thunderstorm 2 nights ago, a LOT of it, I thought the poor little guy was gonna have a heart attack. I took him here in my room and was CRANKING the Iron Maiden, hoping to drown out the thunder and make him feel better. I think the Maiden scared him too, and the woman sure wasn't thrilled with my ideas "for a dog".

[sundaydriver]

My #1 pet rule is: Any adult dog under 40 lbs. is classified as a cat.

[sundaydriver]

I have never placed anyone on ignore on a forum. I'm a big boy and words on a screen can't hurt me and my ego is not so fragile that I can't handle opposition to my opinions without blowing a fuse.

[Abbey Marie]

I have never placed anyone on ignore on a forum. I'm a big boy and words on a screen can't hurt me and my ego is not so fragile that I can't handle opposition to my opinions without blowing a fuse.

It's a bit more difficult to deal with for those who are here about every day.