Ignore feature question

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arioux said:
I used the fonction two days ago for the first time, after receiving a PM from a member that i found to be out of place. tha person was notified that i was to put him on my ignore list and he thank me for it so i gues it was of mutual agreement :)
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arioux said:
The important point is that we did not bring our different on the public place and this feature will prevent us from crossing fire again. In few weeks or mounts, when i will have cool down i might reconsider since this person can also have good input and interesting comment.
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I think a lot of us have used the ignore feature for the first time in the last couple of days...and I'd even hazard to say for some of the same reasons. Sure does make for a more enjoyable time here at IAP!
 
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I've been busy the past few days and maybe I haven't seen any flaming threads but if ignoring is what you must do, then be happy. I would think after a short period of time when the temp goes down, we will all have cooler and calmer dispositions.

IIRC, this happens each year about this time cause of weather, lack of shop time and such. Remember, the worse crime waves happen when the temp is hot. Hopefully, the atmosphere here will return to normal in a few weeks and we can all begin living in semi-harmony. Just my .05.
 
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
 
wood-of-1kind said:
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
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Amen
 
wood-of-1kind said:
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
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Peter/Rob,
I can take those that are not perfect. Hell, I am not perfect (I don't think anyone is) but at least I can take constructive criticism. Someone that takes criticism for the better good is worth putting up with but when someone sees the criticism as a personal attack and bites back even harder....they are non-repairable.

I think someones signature says it all, "You can't fix stupid". It's just easier to not listen to it...
 
I don't think it's a matter of expecting perfection. I don't think anyone on this forum is perfect (except for the PR princess, of course!). We all have issues and opportunities for improvement. Some work on those opportunities, and improve. Some are happy with the balance they've achieved and settle for where they happen to be. And some insist on painting themselves pink and green and parading around the town square. My way of getting along might be to ignore that person, rather than trying to force them to meet whatever the local societal mores might be. I consider that a vary viable, and adult, alternative. I believe it was Samuel Clemens (popularly known as Mark Twain) who was quoted as saying "Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
 
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wood-of-1kind said:
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
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Peter, it's not That anyone is angry or needs cooling down. I choose to come here to learn and interact with friends. When someone constantly posts and reposts the same tired old things over and over it's like the child in the back seat asking over and over "Are we there yet"? You can answer him each time and feed into his behavior, you can act wrongly and lash out in anger at him ....or you can choose to ignore him. Be NOT feeding into his behavior , hopefully he'll come to realize that behavior isn't getting him anywhere. Then the trip can continue in peace and be an enjoyable experience for all.
 
I don't know about this "ignore" button, I think it may be perceived as a form of "exclusion". This is an "open forum" (with rules of course).Methinks that even the "enfant terribel" should be able to rant a bit even if it's at my own expense.JMO
 
Like Lyle, I too think simply ignoring someone is an acceptable (adult) way of making your visit to the forum a pleasant experience.

I joined this forum a few years ago to learn how to turn pens and find out where to buy goodies at the best prices. Since then, I have learned a lot and as a side benefit, I have made quite a few friends. During the same period I have also encountered those who, just like in real life, I didn't care for or constantly found their posts pure nonsense or of no value to me so I added them to my ignore list. After three years only three people are on my list so I guess it's not all that bad.

From what I can piece together from recent events, there are a few who think this forum exists so they can have some "play time" on the internet when things around the house get boring rather than them simply being part of a pen turning community by giving and taking and sharing their experiences.

I think if more people would use the ignore feature, there would be less flair ups and ugly threads as you can't get upset or argue with someone when you can't see what they are saying. Also, the ones who delight in pushing others buttons won't have any fun when no one responds to their posts and might eventually find another playground to play in.

'Course, this is just my opinion.
 
wood-of-1kind said:
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
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I see your point Peter but the young ones on this site are probably already used to this kind of feature. Teenagers are using MSN and other social communicaiton group and they all have their "scratch" list. They prefer a nice chat night then goint into endless conflict.

Receiving a PM starting with the title Smart A....s that says that you are an idiot just because you don't share someone idea is an experience that i don't need. Nore do i need this person in my IAP visit. Like i said , it's the first time i use this feature and it took a really bad situation. 99.9999% of the member here will never get to my ignore list even if we don't agree on idea. Respect is the key word for me.
 
Texatdurango said:
Like Lyle, I too think simply ignoring someone is an acceptable (adult) way of making your visit to the forum a pleasant experience.

I joined this forum a few years ago to learn how to turn pens and find out where to buy goodies at the best prices. Since then, I have learned a lot and as a side benefit, I have made quite a few friends. During the same period I have also encountered those who, just like in real life, I didn't care for or constantly found their posts pure nonsense or of no value to me so I added them to my ignore list. After three years only three people are on my list so I guess it's not all that bad.

From what I can piece together from recent events, there are a few who think this forum exists so they can have some "play time" on the internet when things around the house get boring rather than them simply being part of a pen turning community by giving and taking and sharing their experiences.

I think if more people would use the ignore feature, there would be less flair ups and ugly threads as you can't get upset or argue with someone when you can't see what they are saying. Also, the ones who delight in pushing others buttons won't have any fun when no one responds to their posts and might eventually find another playground to play in.

'Course, this is just my opinion.
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Thanks George for that post. Thats why I asked where to find the ignore button.
 
I've tried to go back and read some of the posts but there are so many that s6y I'm ignoring the poster, Darned where did every one go?? Come back guys, I took a bath and changed my socks!! Geez 6 pages and I only read 5 posts, just Rob and Peter and Phillip. I'd even like to read something from Roger Garrett, I'm truly desperate
 
bitshird said:
I've tried to go back and read some of the posts but there are so many that s6y I'm ignoring the poster, Darned where did every one go?? Come back guys, I took a bath and changed my socks!! Geez 6 pages and I only read 5 posts, just Rob and Peter and Phillip. I'd even like to read something from Roger Garrett, I'm truly desperate
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Whew.. I sure am glad you didn't say my name!:biggrin:
 
lwalden said:
I don't think it's a matter of expecting perfection. I don't think anyone on this forum is perfect (except for the PR princess, of course!). We all have issues and opportunities for improvement. Some work on those opportunities, and improve. Some are happy with the balance they've achieved and settle for where they happen to be. And some insist on painting themselves pink and green and parading around the town square. My way of getting along might be to ignore that person, rather than trying to force them to meet whatever the local societal mores might be. I consider that a vary viable, and adult, alternative. I believe it was Samuel Clemens (popularly known as Mark Twain) who was quoted as saying "Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."
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Is there a "hi-light this member's posts" button??? :tongue::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
 
wood-of-1kind said:
Does a "community" ignore those that are part of the community even if they're not "perfect"? It's sad when we can't get along and act like adults. We don't set a good example for those here that are not "adults" yet. Best to cool down some and forgive. Ignore this advise if you choose to.
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I wholeheartedly agree with acting as adults and "cooling off" for a period of time. In the real world, if I have a disagreement with an individual or I no longer care to feel annoyed at what someone may be saying, I have the option of walking away. On this forum, my only recourse is to use the Ignore feature if I still want to participate.

Not only is that the mature and "adult" thing to do, it's encouraged by the moderator to help keep the peace. For me (and I can only speak for myself) it's nothing personal. I enjoy most of what I read and see on this forum, but I've found it necessary to ignore one individual in order to maintain a pleasant experience for myself on this site. Will I ignore that individual forever? I highly doubt it. But for the time being, I have to do what I believe is appropriate for me to keep from breaking the rules of the forum.
 
I'm sorry, but in the 3 years I've been a member I only have used the ignore buton on one pretty obnoxious person, I think it like so many other things on the internet, didn't have the advantage anonymity and ease of hiding behind a keyboard, it wouldn't be used at all.
If we would just try and explain to some of the people either by PM or Email what they are doing that so annoys us, then possibly this wouldn't turn into such a tooth and toenail issue. We are supposed to be adults, I keep seeing references to the younger people, it seems to me that for the most part they are behaving better than most of the so called adults and seniors, I think if you are going to ignore some one you should have the common courtesy, or the stones to own up to it and tell them, If you were in real world they would know by the simple fact you were ignoring them, why not compensate and PM them ad just say I've listened to enough of you noise, I'm going to put you on my ignore list. to me this would seem a reasonable thing to do, and perhaps show a bit of honor and honesty.
 
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I personally don't use and won't use the ignore feature. I have built in ignore features called eye sight and the ability to choose whether to read or not read what is written. Personally I think if someone wants to put me on their ignore list, that's their problem, not mine.

There was a suggestion that when someone is put on ignore the ignorer should tell the ignoree. Why? It seems to me to be pretty arrogant to think they even care. But, maybe that's just me.
 
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Smitty37 said:
I personally don't use and won't use the ignore feature. I have built in ignore features called eye sight and the ability to chose whether to read or not read what is written. Personally I think if someone wants to put me on their ignore list, that's their problem, not mine.

Some one suggested that when someone is put on ignore the ignorer should tell the ignoree. Why? It seems to me to be pretty arrogant to think they even care. But, maybe that's just me.
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My eye sight and ability to chose does not clean up a page of post where 8 or 9 or the 20 shown are by the same person asking for the same thing over and over! The ignore feature however does!
 
mick said:
When someone constantly posts and reposts the same tired old things over and over it's like the child in the back seat asking over and over "Are we there yet"?
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Sounds like the ignore button is akin to Dad leaning over the seat while he was driving, yelling "do you want the back of my hand?!?" while taking a swipe at you without the least bit of swerve at 70 mph...:biggrin:
 
Hucifer said:
Sounds like the ignore button is akin to Dad leaning over the seat while he was driving, yelling "do you want the back of my hand?!?" while taking a swipe at you without the least bit of swerve at 70 mph...:biggrin:
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Your pop a little slow then didn't he? The speed limit was 75 when we were that young. :laugh:
 
Wow, I lye low for a while not turning and concentrating on work and family only to check in and find this thread... Looks like I missed some kinda dust up! Now I gotta go back and try and find what you all are referring to (if I can find the time).

At least it's not me pissin' people off to the point of gettin' ignored... This time.
 
Smitty37 said:
I personally don't use and won't use the ignore feature. I have built in ignore features called eye sight and the ability to chose whether to read or not read what is written. Personally I think if someone wants to put me on their ignore list, that's their problem, not mine.

Some one suggested that when someone is put on ignore the ignorer should tell the ignoree. Why? It seems to me to be pretty arrogant to think they even care. But, maybe that's just me.
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Smitty, that'a what I said, if you are scrolling down and see his thread or post then keep on scrolling 'til you are passed their post. I don't think the ignore button will completely kick that individual post out of the whole forum in total. Because what if you are searching for a certain info. and that person posted then his post has to be filted. now I am not a comp. expert, but I think that needs a very good programming to do that.
 
Although I'm pretty sure I appear on a few, I actually don't have anyone on an ignore list. Just because I may have had a run in with someone, and we may not be 'talking' at the moment, doesn't mean that their posts aren't neccessarily worth reading.

I like to think that one day, if I ever met the folks I've argued with, we'd still shake hands and go have a beer!!!!:wink:
 
skiprat said:
Although I'm pretty sure I appear on a few, I actually don't have anyone on an ignore list. Just because I may have had a run in with someone, and we may not be 'talking' at the moment, doesn't mean that their posts aren't neccessarily worth reading.

I like to think that one day, if I ever met the folks I've argued with, we'd still shake hands and go have a beer!!!!:wink:
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Here's one I agree with. Thank you Steven.
 
skiprat said:
Although I'm pretty sure I appear on a few, I actually don't have anyone on an ignore list. Just because I may have had a run in with someone, and we may not be 'talking' at the moment, doesn't mean that their posts aren't necessarily worth reading.

I like to think that one day, if I ever met the folks I've argued with, we'd still shake hands and go have a beer!!!!:wink:
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Skip I'll take you up on it if you promise to take me to Piccadilly square and go down to those underground pubs and drink the Hot dark beer. Dang,I miss those days. Oh, we can do it today, since you told me drink one on you.
 
skiprat said:
Although I'm pretty sure I appear on a few, I actually don't have anyone on an ignore list. Just because I may have had a run in with someone, and we may not be 'talking' at the moment, doesn't mean that their posts aren't neccessarily worth reading.

I like to think that one day, if I ever met the folks I've argued with, we'd still shake hands and go have a beer!!!!:wink:
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You haven't seen who's on my list------------:biggrin:
 
skiprat said:
Although I'm pretty sure I appear on a few, I actually don't have anyone on an ignore list. Just because I may have had a run in with someone, and we may not be 'talking' at the moment, doesn't mean that their posts aren't neccessarily worth reading.

I like to think that one day, if I ever met the folks I've argued with, we'd still shake hands and go have a beer!!!!:wink:
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Oh yea, SAYS YOU! :wink:

I'll bet I'm on quite a few ignore lists.
 
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