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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 12:18:15
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Mods, please could we have something like this? So if there is a forum member (or more) where we don't like to read their posts then we have the option to block them, leaving us the option to display it if we want.
I can't tell you how much this would improve the forum at the moment.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 12:32:14
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yeah, if this is possible it would be great.
I like to complain |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 12:49:31
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C'mon, llama, we both love Bob Mould. Can't you look past our differences and keep viewing my posts?
Happy hearts fall from my shaking hands
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 12:53:04
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What? Did someone say something? ;)
jeez, I'd never ignore you k.
(that's my first and only denial)
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Edited by - Llamadance on 10/15/2007 12:53:40 |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 13:02:10
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For fuck's sake, Llama. I was going for levity.
Happy hearts fall from my shaking hands
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 13:28:17
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Yeah this would be great! There's some really annoying people on here.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 15:25:57
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But all my posts will be skipped!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 15:35:06
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Nice one, Carl.
I don't know that such a function is needed. It's actually quite easy to act as if one had such a function...just ignore users you don't want to deal with.
Happy hearts fall from my shaking hands
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 17:40:17
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"Ignore user function"? You mean the "Ingnore coastline function"? Just kidding Cohen, you my dawg. You're just so fun to make fun of.
edit: actually, the "ignore mr.b function" would probably make more sense.
Every thought a ricochet...
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 18:48:37
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There should be an Ignorant User Function.
"In six months, she'll look like Grandma Moses!" |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 05:55:05
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But the rest of the posts won't make sense then will they? Or at least some of them won't.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 12:38:37
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and what about quoting? if someone you didn't block quotes someone you did, you still have to read it. well i guess you could just skip over it but...
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 12:50:36
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There needs to be a quick term for when people focus on the exceptions or minor complications instead of thinking about the other 95% of the time. |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 12:59:12
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how about 'biscuit'?
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:04:57
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There needs to be a quick term for when someone tries to find a flaw in everything i say and feels compelled to comment on it. oh wait.
Every thought a ricochet...
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:05:27
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How about pseudo-analysis? Or mock thinking?
{it wasn't only in response to you or even just this thread} |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:08:45
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it sounded kind of ironic to me.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:10:06
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In what way did it sound ironic? |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:13:29
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well i was talking about you pointing out flaws in my posts and then you responded telling me there was a word for that, thus pointing out a flaw in my post. get it? it made sense before you put up the second part.
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Edited by - mr.biscuitdoughhead on 10/18/2007 13:14:42 |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:18:02
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Sorry, my "pseudo-analysis" posting wasn't in response to you. I wrote it while you wrote your's. I was responding to myself or maybe to your "maybe biscuit?" posting.
Pseudo-analysis or mock thinking being people who focus on the exceptions rather than the main effects. |
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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1729 Posts |
Posted - 10/18/2007 : 13:20:20
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ohhhhhhhh. i guess it's not very ironic anymore then.
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 00:46:38
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Sadly no, but it's quite easy to slightly angle your eyes downward to the next post. Of course if it's a reply to the previous one, you're still damned. :)
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 04:56:50
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quote: Originally posted by darwin
In what way did it sound ironic?
In an Alanis Morrisette kind of way.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 09:32:43
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darwin: nitpicking.
to all you conservatives who think an ignore user function is just a rationalist concept that wouldn't work: it's a feature on several other forums and many people make use of it.
I like to complain |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 09:53:44
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Did you know that the term nitpicking comes from the act of picking nits (head lice) from someone's head? I didn't, but everyone I tell it to acts like it's obvious.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 09:55:21
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I'm neither for nor against sucha a functino, but honestly, how difficult is it to not read someone's post?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 10:28:00
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quote: Originally posted by PixieSteve
darwin: nitpicking.
to all you conservatives who think an ignore user function is just a rationalist concept that wouldn't work: it's a feature on several other forums and many people make use of it.
I like to complain
That doesn't mean it makes them a better place.
I say let's keep on pouring cold water over the idea until it goes away.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 10:51:17
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quote: Originally posted by PixieSteve
darwin: nitpicking.
to all you conservatives who think an ignore user function is just a rationalist concept that wouldn't work: it's a feature on several other forums and many people make use of it.
"conservatives"? As if liberals want to design and inhabit an echo chamber? Oh wait, maybe they do, especially considering their white-knuckled grip on public education and broadcast.
On topic, though I'm loath to stand contrary to Llama, I don't like ignore buttons, because they might save me the trouble of thinking.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 11:06:05
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I don't think Steve meant conservative in a political way, but conservative as in high inertia towards change. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 11:12:14
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I'm actually quite the opposite, I was just kidding.
That said, to make it more interesting, it would be better to include a feature where you are emailed notification of anyone who chooses to ignore you.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 11:56:40
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quote: Originally posted by darwin
I don't think Steve meant conservative in a political way, but conservative as in high inertia towards change.
I think you're correct.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2007 : 12:51:51
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quote: Originally posted by Erebus
quote: Originally posted by PixieSteve
darwin: nitpicking.
to all you conservatives who think an ignore user function is just a rationalist concept that wouldn't work: it's a feature on several other forums and many people make use of it.
"conservatives"? As if liberals want to design and inhabit an echo chamber? Oh wait, maybe they do, especially considering their white-knuckled grip on public education and broadcast.
conservatism and liberalism as polar opposites is something that only really exists in america. it's a result of the confusion over what the ideologies really are. i'm not saying there aren't political conflicts, but they tend to use the wrong labels.
conservatism is an ideology which rejects rationalism and values tradition/experience. hume presents a good philosophical defence of conservatism (i know you have an interest in philosophy).
to clarify, i wasn't attacking conservatism. i was showing a conservative that an ignore user function is not the kind of leap of faith in reason that they would usually reject, but a reality with which i have never heard any problems.
a conservative might argue that we can only consider the history and tradition of this particular community. however, i don't think we can ignore the fact that fb.net is part of a much wider internet community.
p.s. i'm just having fun with some stuff i learn on a politics course... i wouldn't normally treat an ignore user function as a serious political issue ;)
I like to complain |
Edited by - PixieSteve on 10/19/2007 13:05:07 |
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