How About A Block Feature?

[Neeranam]

Looking through a recent topic I posted, I see there are many posts written by members I have put on ignore.

On things like TV/AN there will always be members we have nothing in common with or don't like.

Facebook has a good system, where you can block people from seeing your posts or contacting you, I think it would be a good idea here. I don't like the idea of people I don't want anything to do with commenting on what I post publicly. 

 

What do you think?

 

[bob smith]

Anyone in particular? 

[CharlieH]

I would have thought that as a mature adult, most are quite capable of ignoring others without the need for software assistance.

[bob smith]

Just now, CharlieH said:

I would have thought that as a mature adult, most are quite capable of ignoring others without the need for software assistance.

Spot on Charlie!

[BenStark]

3 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I think it would be a good idea here. I don't like the idea of people I don't want anything to do with commenting on what I post publicly. 

 

I have such a feeling that most members on this forum don't see your posts any way, unless the click on the message, show this post

[Neeranam]

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

Anyone in particular? 

No, I have 5 pages of ignored users. 

[Neeranam]

2 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

I would have thought that as a mature adult, most are quite capable of ignoring others without the need for software assistance.

I am not talking about ignore, that's a good tool. 

 

If I want to converse with like-minded members, It is not a good user experience when ignored users join in. I can't see what being an adult has got to do with it. I am trying to offer something to help the forum become more popular. 

 

Perhaps one change could be to stop ignored users' post been seen when someone else replies to them. 

[PJ71]

2 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I am not talking about ignore, that's a good tool. 

 

If I want to converse with like-minded members, It is not a good user experience when ignored users join in. I can't see what being an adult has got to do with it. I am trying to offer something to help the forum become more popular. 

 

Perhaps one change could be to stop ignored users' post been seen when someone else replies to them. 

People on this website don't like change but good luck trying, i think the idea is ok.

[Neeranam]

3 minutes ago, BenStark said:

I have such a feeling that most members on this forum don't see your posts any way, unless the click on the message, show this post

I am honestly baffled as why you read my posts. Your replies are always saying negative things about them. 

[BenStark]

2 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

I want to converse with like-minded members

I don't think there are many on this forum, or anywhere else for that matter

[CharlieH]

1 minute ago, Neeranam said:

I am not talking about ignore, that's a good tool. 

 

If I want to converse with like-minded members, It is not a good user experience when ignored users join in. I can't see what being an adult has got to do with it. I am trying to offer something to help the forum become more popular. 

 

Perhaps one change could be to stop ignored users' post been seen when someone else replies to them. 

Not a feature of the forum software so not even an option.

You have ignore, you have Block on a PM.  As for the rest, I suggest you just turn a blind eye and simply scroll on as most do.

 

[BenStark]

19 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I am honestly baffled as why you read my posts. Your replies are always saying negative things about them. 

Because I click on the "show this post" option, as I have you on ignore,

[Neeranam]

3 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Not a feature of the forum software so not even an option.

You have ignore, you have Block on a PM.  As for the rest, I suggest you just turn a blind eye and simply scroll on as most do.

 

Thanks, I do do that. I am wondering if 'block' is an option, or perhaps admin have a reason for not implementing it. 

[Dmaxdan]

 

I don't believe that any member should be able to pick and choose who can read/respond to their posts. 

For example, someone could post critical information that is important to all but some users would be blocked from reading it.

 

At the end of the day it's just an online forum full of anonymous posters. Some members just need to not rise to the bait and focus on the really important things in their lives.

 

 

[Neeranam]

1 minute ago, Dmaxdan said:

I don't believe that any member should be able to pick and choose who can read/respond to their posts. 

For example, someone could post critical information that is important to all but some users would be blocked from reading it.

Interesting view. 

Could you give an example of such an important piece of information? 

 

[KannikaP]

35 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

I would have thought that as a mature adult, most are quite capable of ignoring others without the need for software assistance.

Mature adults here!   Ha ha ha.

[CharlieH]

36 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Thanks, I do do that. I am wondering if 'block' is an option, or perhaps admin have a reason for not implementing it. 

Already answered that for you above. 

Its is not a feature of the forum software.

[champers]

53 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

I would have thought that as a mature adult, most are quite capable of ignoring others without the need for software assistance.

Some optimistic assumption there.

[freeworld]

1 hour ago, Neeranam said:

Looking through a recent topic I posted, I see there are many posts written by members I have put on ignore.

On things like TV/AN there will always be members we have nothing in common with or don't like.

Facebook has a good system, where you can block people from seeing your posts or contacting you, I think it would be a good idea here. I don't like the idea of people I don't want anything to do with commenting on what I post publicly. 

 

What do you think?

 

No, freedom of speech is important.

[bob smith]

48 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Not a feature of the forum software so not even an option.

You have ignore, you have Block on a PM.  As for the rest, I suggest you just turn a blind eye and simply scroll on as most do.

 

I just can't for the life of me understand why supposedly grown men get their underpants in such a twist over some anonymous posts on a public forum!

 

It's just a bit of fun, fellas. Don't take everything you read on here to heart!

Edited September 29, 2023 by bob smith

[brianthainess]

44 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

or perhaps admin have a reason for not implementing it. 

They also like a good laugh. 

[Neeranam]

2 hours ago, BenStark said:

Because I click on the "show this post" option, as I have you on ignore, but know how easily you are agitated.

So let me get this straight. 

You put me on your ignore list and then don't ignore me? 

3 posts on this thread in 20 minutes and 5 posts on my previous thread. 

 

Please explain this, you make no sense. 

 

 

[quake]

18 hours ago, BenStark said:

I don't think there are many on this forum, or anywhere else for that matter

[quake]

17 hours ago, bob smith said:

I just can't for the life of me understand why supposedly grown men get their underpants in such a twist over some anonymous posts on a public forum!

 

It's just a bit of fun, fellas. Don't take everything you read on here to heart!

it's a control thing with some posters.

And they just hate not having full control over everything in there lives.

including a public forum. !!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a few on this forum.

 

 

 

[NanLaew]

On 9/29/2023 at 3:00 PM, Neeranam said:

Looking through a recent topic I posted, I see there are many posts written by members I have put on ignore.

On things like TV/AN there will always be members we have nothing in common with or don't like.

Facebook has a good system, where you can block people from seeing your posts or contacting you, I think it would be a good idea here. I don't like the idea of people I don't want anything to do with commenting on what I post publicly. 

 

What do you think?

 

Toughen up buttercup.

 

On 9/29/2023 at 3:30 PM, Neeranam said:

Interesting view. 

Could you give an example of such an important piece of information? 

 

Someone's gone and barfined #25 at Butterflies 'for ever'.

[NanLaew]

On 9/29/2023 at 5:26 PM, Neeranam said:

So let me get this straight. 

You put me on your ignore list and then don't ignore me? 

3 posts on this thread in 20 minutes and 5 posts on my previous thread. 

 

Please explain this, you make no sense. 

 

 

You obviously excite @BenStark more than either of you care to acknowledge.

[Prubangboy]

Given the found nowhere else on earth preponderance of self-proclaimed Mensa member genius's here, I can't afford to block anyone. 

It's just so weird that the world's intellectual 1% all live in cheap condo's, living on less money than a postman's salary, and are dating women with 9th grade educations.

 

It's gotta be a long game genius-thing, no? Whatever it is, I know going in that I'm not smart enough to understand it.

[Neeranam]

5 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

Given the found nowhere else on earth preponderance of self-proclaimed Mensa member genius's here, I can't afford to block anyone. 

It's just so weird that the world's intellectual 1% all live in cheap condo's, living on less money than a postman's salary, and are dating women with 9th grade educations.

 

It's gotta be a long game genius-thing, no? Whatever it is, I know going in that I'm not smart enough to understand it.

????

[ravip]

Just live and let live... More the merrier!

Don't take take opposing views to heart.

My ignore list is ZERO - and it will stay that way.

[sirineou]

I love it when someone sends me a post "Welcome to my ignore list" 🤣 If they wanted to ignore me, they would had simply ignored me . It is the definition of "Ignore"

But they don't want to ignore me, they want to punish me and what good is punishment if the victim does not even know he/she is being punished?🤣 

 

I propose that if one  is in a ignore list and they attempt to communicate with such person their screen starts flashing red, a Klaxon sound blares out of their device speaker ,alternating with  a lost in space robot image  running around their screen , waving its arms and screaming Danger !!, Danger !!.

 

As you can see , this is no half baked idea, I have obvious put a lot of thought into this.

Now please excuse me as I go out and get a life.🥸