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EugenicHegemony · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 4658

There needs to be a way to tell if you're on someones ignore list. It's a faulty system, and a massive waste of (arguably already wasted internet time) to be talking to someone who can't see what you've written.

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eXploiTeD · Joined: 05 Nov 2004 Posts: 8086

I mentioned this awhile back as well. I definately think it's something that should be looked into.

EugenicHegemony · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 4658

eXploiTeD wrote: I mentioned this awhile back as well. I definately think it's something that should be looked into.

This site is evolving at a rapid pace, and these are a few things that will aid in that process. Glad to see you mentioned it also.

Korimyr the Rat · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 983 Location: Wyoming

The vast majority of the time, when another poster tells you that you are on their Ignore List, they are lying to you.

The problem is, having some way of verifying this would only cause more disruption as people called them on it.

Personally, I'm not worried about it; it's a public forum, so if I'm talking to a wall, eventually someone else will come along and take the wall's side of things.

Sid · Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Posts: 4615 Location: Kansas

The whole idea of an ignore function on a debate forum exists solely for flamers, therefore, idealy, you shouldn't be on anybody's list. That said, it's also abused so people can ignore you (usually people not worth debating with). So...

A.) Don't troll
B.) If you directly challenge someone, and they don't respond, just drop it.

My two cents.

EugenicHegemony · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 4658

Korimyr the Rat wrote:

The problem is, having some way of verifying this would only cause more disruption as people called them on it.

I don't follow your logic. How're the ignorees going to call them on it if they're being ignored? There is simply zero reason not to be aware of who is ignoring you.

TheGirlNextDoor · Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Posts: 22608

eXploiTeD wrote: I mentioned this awhile back as well. I definately think it's something that should be looked into.

I still agree with you on this. :)

I personally don't care if someone is ignoring me (I'm sure there are lots that are), but it would be nice to know, just in case you respond to someone that can't read what you've said and of course, won't reply.

We get a notification when someone adds us to their "buddy list" - I think it would be beneficial to have the same feature for the "ignore user" list as well.

Just my two cents.. again. ;)

Shady · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 7413 Location: VA

TheGirlNextDoor wrote: eXploiTeD wrote: I mentioned this awhile back as well. I definately think it's something that should be looked into.

I still agree with you on this. :)

I personally don't care if someone is ignoring me (I'm sure there are lots that are), but it would be nice to know, just in case you respond to someone that can't read what you've said and of course, won't reply.

We get a notification when someone adds us to their "buddy list" - I think it would be beneficial to have the same feature for the "ignore user" list as well.

Just my two cents.. again. ;)

I'm ignoring you!

Seriously though I don't think it matters. I encourage people that don't like me to ignore me. Saves me problems.

Pzatchok · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 7644

What if all the admins and moderators were placed on everyones ignore list?

It would be mayhem I tell you mayhem.

David · Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 12425 Location: Louisiana

Admins and mods can't be ignored.

Pzatchok · Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 7644

You sure know how to take all the fun out of a good system.

Dang!!

David · Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 12425 Location: Louisiana

:lol:

Korimyr the Rat · Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 983 Location: Wyoming

EugenicHegemony wrote: I don't follow your logic. How're the ignorees going to call them on it if they're being ignored? There is simply zero reason not to be aware of who is ignoring you.

1) Poster A expresses disgust at Poster B's opinion and states they are Ignoring them.
2) Poster B checks to see if Poster A is, indeed, Ignoring him, and discovers that he is not.
3) Poster B publically posts that Poster A is, in fact, not Ignoring him, and taunts him about it.

I might also point out that there is zero reason to be aware of who is Ignoring you-- since, unless you are attempting to send them PMs, your posts will be seen and responded to publically by other posters.

EugenicHegemony · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 4658

Korimyr the Rat wrote: EugenicHegemony wrote: I don't follow your logic. How're the ignorees going to call them on it if they're being ignored? There is simply zero reason not to be aware of who is ignoring you.

1) Poster A expresses disgust at Poster B's opinion and states they are Ignoring them.
2) Poster B checks to see if Poster A is, indeed, Ignoring him, and discovers that he is not.
3) Poster B publically posts that Poster A is, in fact, not Ignoring him, and taunts him about it.

I might also point out that there is zero reason to be aware of who is Ignoring you-- since, unless you are attempting to send them PMs, your posts will be seen and responded to publically by other posters.

Poster "B" gets a warning, and then a suspension if he persists. Blatant Flaming is blatant flaming, and there are no grey areas. They already do this. I've seen posters use the ignore system as a threat, and then not use it. Then I've seen other's say: "I guess you couldn't put me ignore and you want to hear what I have to say". It's petty baby sh!t, and it doesn't matter that it's undisclosed as it happens on a daily basis. What's the worst that could happen in weeks time? Trial and error. I thought you were for responsibility of the citizenry.

Quote: I might also point out that there is zero reason to be aware of who is Ignoring you-- since, unless you are attempting to send them PMs, your posts will be seen and responded to publically by other posters

There is a good reason. I don't like wasting anymore time than I already am. I like to know if I'm talking to a wall or not.

Shady · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 7413 Location: VA

David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

EugenicHegemony · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 4658

Shady wrote: David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

Yeah, that would work real well (like a lead balloon) if they couldn't interact with the posters. :-|

Shady · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 7413 Location: VA

EugenicHegemony wrote: Shady wrote: David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

Yeah, that would work real well (like a lead balloon) if they couldn't interact with the posters. :-|

I was kidding.

Pebble · Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 1143

Shady wrote: EugenicHegemony wrote: Shady wrote: David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

Yeah, that would work real well (like a lead balloon) if they couldn't interact with the posters. :-|

I was kidding.

And i'm almost certain which mod you were talking about.... :P

Shady · Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 7413 Location: VA

Pebble wrote: Shady wrote: EugenicHegemony wrote: Shady wrote: David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

Yeah, that would work real well (like a lead balloon) if they couldn't interact with the posters. :-|

I was kidding.

And i'm almost certain which mod you were talking about.... :P

Shh! :shifty:

Pebble · Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 1143

Shady wrote: Pebble wrote: Shady wrote: EugenicHegemony wrote: Shady wrote: David wrote: Admins and mods can't be ignored.

:(

Yeah, that would work real well (like a lead balloon) if they couldn't interact with the posters. :-|

I was kidding.

And i'm almost certain which mod you were talking about.... :P

Shh! :shifty:

:lol: