Ever Block Someone And Then Regret It?

StarSong said:
IMHO forum members should do what makes them comfortable.
If using the ignore option liberally makes someone's experience of SF pleasanter, they should go for it.
If never using the ignore button feels good, then that's fine, too.
As is everything in between.

It's not my place to make value judgments on how others choose to customize their SF experience and interactions.
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True, in a way.

Imagine though if everyone on SF felt that the liberal use of the ignore option made their experience here pleasanter. I think it’s reasonable to say that we all have differing opinions on the use of this facility. And in my mind at least, thankfully so. Many forums would collapse if everyone liberally used this facility. Everyone ignoring a liberal number of everyone else.
 
What people don’t realize is that when someone “ignores” you, they can still see your posts :ROFLMAO:

If someone replies to the ignored post, then everything is on show, providing the ignorer has not ignored that person as well!

Besides, I do not believe some people when they say they have a person on ignore…I myself caught one out before I went on my extended trip :ROFLMAO:
 
Magna-Carta said:
True, in a way.

Imagine though if everyone on SF felt that the liberal use of the ignore option made their experience here pleasanter. I think it’s reasonable to say that we all have differing opinions on the use of this facility. And in my mind at least, thankfully so. Many forums would collapse if everyone liberally used this facility. Everyone ignoring a liberal number of everyone else.
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I think we need to relax about this issue and let it go. I really isn't a big deal and I seriously doubt the forum is about to collapse under it's weight.
 
Medusa said:
I think we need to relax about this issue and let it go. I really isn't a big deal and I seriously doubt the forum is about to collapse under it's weight.
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I'm very relaxed about it, in this thread regarding blocking etc. I don't see any ‘weight’ within this thread. If the OP feels this thread has run its course, then that might be a different matter however.
 
Magna-Carta said:
I'm very relaxed about it, in this thread regarding blocking etc. I don't see any ‘weight’ within this thread. If the OP feels this thread has run its course, then that might be a different matter however.
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I wasn't referencing weight within this thread. I was talking about the unlikeliness of the forum collapsing under the weight of too many people using the ignore button "liberally," in response to your: "Many forums would collapse if everyone liberally used this facility"

Generally, the OP of a thread opens, but does not officially close a thread; they run out out on their own.
 
Everyone has an opinion. That’s their right. Many have opinions different than my own…and what a boring world that would be if we all agreed on everything!

I have zero problem if your opinion differs from mine. I DO have an issue with you if you attack me for having an opinion different than yours. That’s not ok with me.

I have only ever blocked one poster. I felt unsafe and personally attacked here in the forum and because it’s a site I so enjoy, it was either leave it or block the one poster who I had an issue with. I chose to block the poster.

I have since unblocked that person when it was brought to my attention that that poster was still blocked. It had NEVER been my intention to block that poster permanently, but I’m very busy both at work and personally, and life just got in the way, and I forgot.

It happens, y’know? ❤️😂
 
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Medusa said:
I wasn't referencing weight within this thread.
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Oh, ok. Got it. :)

Medusa said:
I was talking about the unlikeliness of the forum collapsing under the weight of too many people using the ignore button "liberally," in response to your: "Many forums would collapse if everyone liberally used this facility"
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I hope this is not too long.

I think there is a possibility that the forum could experience significant challenges if the ignore button is used 'liberally'. I apologise for not being clear earlier. When I mentioned the potential collapse, I was referring to the potential difficulties that could arise from a communication standpoint if a large number of members relied on this feature too much when or after interacting with others.

Such widespread liberal use of the ignore feature could lead to fragmented conversations and reduced engagement within the forum. It might contribute to the formation of echo chambers and polarisation, reinforcing existing biases that some members might hold against others. People may form judgments about ignored members based on a limited view of their contributions within a single thread, without considering the person as a whole.

The liberal use of the ignore feature by most might limit exposure to diverse perspectives, exacerbating polarisation further. Ignored members may not have the opportunity to clarify their viewpoints, and other members may not be open to receiving such clarifications. This could weaken the sense of community and shared experience within the forum.

If the encouragement of using the ignore button becomes prevalent for the wrong reasons, it could have a significant impact on the dynamics and interactions within the forum.

I now realise that my choice of the word 'collapse' may have been inappropriate, I apologize for that. If not collapse, then significantly diminished to the point where many members might leave.
 
Lexi said:
I was just blocked by an online friend on another site. No clue as to why. I always responded to messages. No disagreement. Just wish I knew what happened. If I have an “ issue “ with someone I talk about it with them. It’s kinda sad when you enjoyed their personality and humor. But it’s their choice.
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That is odd. The reason can have nothing to do with you. I realized once that a former co-worker who I didn't socialize with but liked very much at work wasn't on my friends list anymore. I don't have all that many. I checked her Facebook page which was still up and she had no friends. She stopped them all. I don't know why.

I had someone at work add me on Facebook, then several other requests came in from co-workers. I accepted them but really didn't want to.
 
This ignoring or blocking discussion comes up repeatedly. I don't "ignore", I just bypass the posts from people I don't care to read or interact with. If I did block someone, I wouldn't announce it in the forum like the town crier. For the record, I don't care who "ignores" me, and I don't care who "ignores" who. The whole thing is childish and tiresome.

Magna-Carta said:
Then other extreme is when a small minority use the ignore feature because they can’t handle what might in reality be a minor issue, and at times one that their own responses might have caused them to embarrass themselves within the discussion. Who then use the ignore feature to save face. Turning and using the ignore feature on the other person instead of reflecting on themselves.
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This is so right on.
 
Magna-Carta said:
Oh, ok. Got it. :)



I hope this is not too long.

I think there is a possibility that the forum could experience significant challenges if the ignore button is used 'liberally'. I apologise for not being clear earlier. When I mentioned the potential collapse, I was referring to the potential difficulties that could arise from a communication standpoint if a large number of members relied on this feature too much when or after interacting with others.

Such widespread liberal use of the ignore feature could lead to fragmented conversations and reduced engagement within the forum. It might contribute to the formation of echo chambers and polarisation, reinforcing existing biases that some members might hold against others. People may form judgments about ignored members based on a limited view of their contributions within a single thread, without considering the person as a whole.

The liberal use of the ignore feature by most might limit exposure to diverse perspectives, exacerbating polarisation further. Ignored members may not have the opportunity to clarify their viewpoints, and other members may not be open to receiving such clarifications. This could weaken the sense of community and shared experience within the forum.

If the encouragement of using the ignore button becomes prevalent for the wrong reasons, it could have a significant impact on the dynamics and interactions within the forum.

I now realise that my choice of the word 'collapse' may have been inappropriate, I apologize for that. If not collapse, then significantly diminished to the point where many members might leave.
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I appreciate your opinion.

Honestly, I just don't care enough about this issue to discuss it at such length. Which means I shouldn't be here posting amongst people who do want to discuss it. ☮️ :)
 
Medusa said:
I appreciate your opinion.

Honestly, I just don't care enough about this issue to discuss it at such length. Which means I shouldn't be here posting amongst people who do want to discuss it. ☮️ :)
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Same here. Have said all I need to on the subject so I'll tap out of this convo.
Hope that won't irritate folks to the point where I wind up on more ignore lists... :cool:
 
Just this one comment and then that is all. Want to say though that
in all my years of visiting 'any' online sites, be them Senior forums or
other forums, I've 'never' seen so much attention and talk about the
blocking and ignore options, as I have on THIS forum. It's like it has
a life of its own, so much endless chatter about it, and yes some of
it is worth mention and 'worthy' posts from the members, and other
chatter not worth the time of day, imo. With said, it's actually all I
have to say.

PS: I am even reading on other forums, some members from 'this'
forum and several in 'particular', going on about how if you join
this forum, be sure to exercise the block and ignore options because
of the 'horrific horrible' members. YES< coming mostly from three members
that are members here and whom also visit other forums. It's a bunch of true
nonsense in my opinion, for goodness sake, block and ignore whom you want
to for the reasons you want to, and keep your mouth shut about it.
 
LadyEmeraude said:
Just this one comment and then that is all. Want to say though that
in all my years of visiting 'any' online sites, be them Senior forums or
other forums, I've 'never' seen so much attention and talk about the
blocking and ignore options, as I have on THIS forum. It's like it has
a life of its own, so much endless chatter about it, and yes some of
it is worth mention and 'worthy' posts from the members, and other
chatter not worth the time of day, imo. With said, it's actually all I
have to say.

PS: I am even reading on other forums, some members from 'this'
forum and several in 'particular', going on about how if you join
this forum, be sure to exercise the block and ignore options because
of the 'horrific horrible' members. YES< coming mostly from three members
that are members here and whom also visit other forums. It's a bunch of true
nonsense in my opinion, for goodness sake, block and ignore whom you want
to for the reasons you want to, and keep your mouth shut about it.
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Bet I can guess....
 
Medusa said:
I appreciate your opinion.

Honestly, I just don't care enough about this issue to discuss it at such length. Which means I shouldn't be here posting amongst people who do want to discuss it. ☮️ :)
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OK, I was just responding to you. It would be rude not to.
 
RadishRose said:
I'm amazed at how many people seem to have never been taught to not discuss
Politics
Religion
Income
...... beyond the confines of close family, and even then, with caution.
Certainly not in social situations.
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You can skip the religion and the income bits but it sure is hard to skip politics. The reason is that so much of our life is controlled by politics. eg: mass shooting is politics because it all stem to gun control which is a very strong political issue! Income is tricky because the homeless population are a result of political decisions.

This morning I read that President Trump gave tax breaks to the rich while getting rid of "Meals on Wheels" program which benefit seniors but this is politics so I should not be saying this? Income is hard to skip because income controls so much in our society:
 

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