Blocking

[KidGrind]

I re-read my post and it came off moody. U mad bro. :::: It was not intended as such. I am horribly blunt/literal.

I meant it as in someone who does not want your (vague your, mostly my ::: particular viewpoint. Literally.

Some posters are so opposite from one another that they don't value the other side, it hurts their feelings to even read it. It is viewed as personal judgement instead of situational observation/topic discussion. :confused:

***I literally would prefer to know when someone does not want to hear my take on things.*** It does not hurt my feelings. A respectful "I appreciate your efforts, but would prefer you abstain from responding to me..." is much better that pulling a "forum Hitler".

It allows me to direct my energy to someone who does understand my intent. I come here to enjoy my water cooler visit. I love debates. I work alone. I never want to hurt feelings, I don't want to have to sugar coat or walk on eggshells either, though.

I have never been the subject of a pm attack. :confused: Who does that?? Nah, don't tell me...

Better clarified?

I didn’t interpret your comment as moody. My observation is your style is direct and to the point laced with humor at times.

[Cat Herder]

Please define forum Hitler! This sounds very interesting to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j_cFgbcssc

Oh, you have to watch. lovethis::::

Godwins Law.. :53 Step away from the teapot.

[Blackcat31]

So you would have no idea you were blocked, and still carry on as usual responding to their posts?

Correct.

Even though they wouldn't be seen by the blocker?

Also correct.

[midaycare]

Maybe depending on your personal experience.

I don’t own this site.
I am not a moderator.
I am one of the newer members.
I needed assistance in learning how to block/ignore someone.
I don’t know what is high schoolish about asking for help.
I don’t know what is high schoolish about not wanting to read/interact with an individual I have zero interest in.

I am not asking any other member to ignore the individual.
I am not being mean or nasty to the individual.
I am not asking anyone else on this site to do anything in regards to how I interpret or feel about the person.

Who said I was talking about your post? I meant the drama. I do think this could have been handled via a PM to a mod.

[Blackcat31]

Who said I was talking about your post? I meant the drama. I do think this could have been handled via a PM to a mod.

When "how do I...." posts are posted as open threads rather than via a PM, it is beneficial to everyone.

Some times new members don't know where to go for help, who the mods are or how to PM.

Also, mods aren't always available for help 24/7 so sometimes asking the general forum members is faster, quicker and easier.

[NightOwl]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j_cFgbcssc

Oh, you have to watch. lovethis::::

Godwins Law.. :53 Step away from the teapot.

LOVE! That should be required viewing for all members. ::

[NightOwl]

Who said I was talking about your post? I meant the drama. I do think this could have been handled via a PM to a mod.

Definitely agree.

[Cat Herder]

I didn’t interpret your comment as moody. My observation is your style is direct and to the point laced with humor at times.

Thank you lovethis (and the U mad bro was me talking to me... yep I do that to. Remember I work alone. )

I have blocked a few users, not in the last year, though. It does make the forum more enjoyable.

No worries :hug:

[KidGrind]

Who said I was talking about your post? I meant the drama. I do think this could have been handled via a PM to a mod.

You commented on the post.
I don’t know about any drama currently going on related to this forum.

It’s a forum. I believed many of my fellow peers who are more seasoned at navigating the site could direct me. Thriftylady did exactly that; I thank her.

[BumbleBee]

No use responding to someone who doesn't want and can't even see your opinion.

Not arguing with you, just a different perspective.

Although the blocker can't see what the blockee has written, other members can. Some of the things I've learned on this site aren't from the initial post, but the responses to the posts.

[KiddieCahoots]

Not arguing with you, just a different perspective.

Although the blocker can't see what the blockee has written, other members can. Some of the things I've learned on this site aren't from the initial post, but the responses to the posts.

It's kinda like a cross word puzzle, you gotta fill in the blanks.
That could be fun ::......

[Silly Songs]

I don't post on too many forums , so I never saw that expression before ( blocking someone ) I think on other sites there is an ignore button , right ? That's basically the same thing ?

[Blackcat31]

I don't post on too many forums , so I never saw that expression before ( blocking someone ) I think on other sites there is an ignore button , right ? That's basically the same thing ?

Block, ignore, gump..... I've heard all sorts of different terms for this but yes, it's all basically the same thing.

[NightOwl]

Not arguing with you, just a different perspective

Although the blocker can't see what the blockee has written, other members can. Some of the things I've learned on this site aren't from the initial post, but the responses to the posts.

Good point! I guess I was thinking more along the lines of asking direct questions to the blocker and never getting a response.

[NightOwl]

For the record, I would truly appreciate being told I was blocked so that I didn't look like a total noob in trying to talk with someone directly who wouldn't respond to me. I just think it would be courteous. But, if someone is so annoyed with me that they want to block me, I'm sure courtesy is the last thing on their mind.