Posted by Dr. Bob on July 30, 2006, at 1:24:55
In reply to Re: Ignore user option » Dr. Bob, posted by tealady on July 27, 2006, at 7:26:38
> 1. The difference with having an "ignore" option is the user (poster) decides who they read NOT the moderator of a forum
I agree, users would have more control. But they would also be exposed to more incivility, because more posts would be uncivil if fewer posters were blocked.
> 2. Making the babblemail linked into the IGNORE option would stop any "nasty" emails from anyone one wants to ignore.
I agree, ignoring would keep one person from receiving them. But blocking keeps everyone from receiving them.
> 3. the IGNORE button can [make] the DNP unnecessary as far as I can see?
I agree, it would, like a DNP, keep users from seeing posts directed to them. But I think continuing to see other posts encourages the reopening of lines of communication.
> 4. The IGNORE option may also be used as a "filter"..
I agree, ignoring would be one way to filter. But not clicking on posts is another way.
> 5. The USER gets to decides when he/she no longer wishes to ignore..
I agree, users would have control over when to stop ignoring. But they have control over when to resume clicking on posts, too.
> 6. At present blocking the babblemail of blocked posters creates a unequal ... situation for those cutoff, not everyone has the same support system "outside"..
I agree, people are less able to receive support if they're blocked. But they would be if they were ignored, too.
> OK sometimes it can be hard to resist to Ignore and leave it on.. but that's the learning curve.
It can be hard not to click on posts, but couldn't that be learned, too?
> Personally I like to control ... NOT have the choice made for me.
I understand, accepting authority can be an issue here, and that's understandable. I think my main points would be:
a. The goal of this site is support. If people are ignored, they won't receive as much support.
b. People don't want to be ignored themselves, so it's more in keeping with the golden rule not to ignore others.
c. Coexisting has broader application than ignoring.
Bob
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