http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6926410
Oh my.
Another earth-shattering controversy:
PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 01:59 PM
Original message
Can we remove the ignore function?
It is antidemocratic. It's much like going to FoxNews to hear only what you want to hear. Since we're always talking about removing functions on this site, I thought I'd just throw that one out there.
Okay, in all seriousness...how do you each make up mind about how/when to put someone on ignore? I have never used the function, and I'm curious what standards you use. Also, how does that affect your ability to make sense of threads where there are a fair amount of people you've put on ignore contributing to it?
As with all Issues of Great Importance, the bonfire's pretty big.
gkhouston (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:06 PM
Response to Original message
8. This could all be solved by removing the Post function.
sharp_stick (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:09 PM
Response to Reply #8
13. Brilliant
there would be no complaining around here then. I love it.
The mike_c primitive:
mike_c (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:09 PM
Response to Original message
12. the only people I've ever put on Ignore were put there because...
...of incivility, not because we disagreed about politics, religion, whatever. Like you, I come here for discussion and debate. I've learned a LOT here-- mainly because I listen to differing perspectives and think about them whenever I can.
The folks I'm not interested in hearing any longer are the ones who don't engage in honest debate, but who rely on incivility and such to browbeat people who disagree with them. I've got thick skin-- it doesn't really bother me that much, I just don't need that sort of noise crapping on my day.
As an interesting aside, I've only put about half a dozen or so people on ignore since joining DU in early 2002, and all but a couple of the most recent have long been tombstoned. Nasty people tend to eliminate themselves from the discussion sooner or later.
The defrocked warped primitive:
Warpy (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:10 PM
Response to Original message
15. I'm nobody's punching bag
While I'll let one episode of patronizing, bullying, or a full on personal attack slide on the theory that we all have bad days, the second or third one, depending on the severity, gets the perp the pit of eternal ignore.
I'm actually happy to see "ignored" replying to my posts because I know his attempt to goad me into a reaction has fallen completely flat.
It's too bad the unfrocked warped primitive didn't ignore the locked narcotics cabinet at the hospital.
placton (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:13 PM
Response to Original message
20. rofl
already the unreccers are unreccking this OP
Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:24 PM
Response to Original message
33. I refuse to use ignore, especially as a doctrine filter like so many do here.
Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:37 PM
Response to Original message
41. Since you asked politely, here are my requirements for using the unrec option:
1) The thread is not about politics. This is a political website (aside from the Lounge, where rec/unrec is not an issue)
2) The OP is complaining about "recs & unrecs". (Bad Form = automatic unrec)
3) The OP is seeking personal attention, instead of rational discussion. (also Bad Form)
4) The thread is posted by a troll seeking to sow discontent. (Obviously, this is subjective.)
5) The thread adds nothing. (ie. "**** REPUKES!" or "Did you just see what _____ said on TV?")
6) The thread is stupid. (Again, this is very subjective, but I know stupid when I see it. If I'm wrong about the stupidity of a thread, my vote will probably be overruled so there's no harm done.)
I can't believe that I spent the time typing all of this out regarding rec/unrec. I don't ever visit the Greatest Page. I'm as likely to read a "multi-rec" thread, as I am to read an "unrec" thread. I think the rec/unrec idea is fine as it is, so stop complaining about it.
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:54 PM
Response to Original message
59. I ignore nobody, but am ignored by a few.
Being ignored is fun, since you can still read and comment on posts from those who ignore you. But they can't see what you wrote, while everyone else can.
What a deal!
DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:57 PM
Response to Reply #59
63. I bet that just makes you feel swell rock boy
let them know you are just as childish as that nutbag Limbaugh, screaming like a little girl to the world, you can look like a fool so everyone can see you.
MineralMan (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:00 PM
Response to Reply #63
69. Well, I don't go looking for people who have me on ignore.
I read a lot of threads, and comment when I want. Thanks for the analysis, though. I'll consider your opinion for what it's worth.
DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:04 PM
Response to Reply #69
74. I'll disagree with you on that point, what what's a little dicussion among non-friends?
MineralMan (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:06 PM
Response to Reply #74
77. Well, I'm not sure what point you mean.
But I'm always happy to participate in threads with you. We disagree on some points, but not on all.
DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:09 PM
Response to Reply #77
78. I disagree with the personal attacks and use of obscenities in describing me
want a list?
MineralMan (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:12 PM
Response to Reply #78
82. You keep lists? Uff da!
MineralMan (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:14 PM
Response to Reply #83
85. Hmm...
Whatever floats people's boats, I guess.
DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 03:16 PM
Response to Reply #83
88. So? With the shit that gets said on here, you don't think it's worthwhile to save the more vicious and many times ignored threats and attacks? Gee, I guess the world is rosier than I thought?
DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Wed Nov-04-09 02:54 PM
Response to Original message
60. People on my ignore list who are eating granite cookies as we speak
I am usually pretty accurate in putting people on ignore. There are some though, who continue to believe that some day, by continuing to post in thread after thread of mine I'll respond. They are sadly mistaken. Those are the foolish people who sadly only want to bring attention to themselves and not to anything worthwhile. Ignore is a good thing. It keeps some of us from losing our temper at the antics of the disruptor's, Freeper lurkers and general anarchist miscreants. (PS these folks are gone, granite cookies means g-o-n-e).
The list (gave me a chance to tidy up too, and I did this just a couple of months ago)
leftofthedial
Runcible Spoon
Greenhound
seemslikeadream
cboy4
tomreedtoon
FreedomTrain
specimenfred1984
yardwork
AZ Criminal JD
mudesi
BostonMa
Brucie Kibbutz
MrPerson
law9
konnichi wa
armyowalgreens
Canada1
Pangolin2
CocoaBeachCoco
alice silas
billm2257
Coffee and Cake
DeeWilly
emc8
Fred Zeppelin
Imperfect World
liberal1973
Viper Mad
WisconsinGuy414
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