Blocking

[Josiegirl]

:dislike::dislike::dislike::dislike:

Ok, now I'm dizzy.

[NightOwl]

:dislike::dislike::dislike::dislike:

Ok, now I'm dizzy.

Or a genius! Maybe we can do that if we're undecided on something.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Since I know no one can block me as admin , and as much as I like to see people conversing , I expect this forum to be of a professional "childcare" relate nature . Other conversations can be handled through your Facebook or twitter account. I really don't want the drama creeping in here .

Also, I am surprised no one has used the new :dislike: button I've created.

I noticed that and it made me laugh! I will be sure to use it often for your sake. :P

[sahm1225]

Block someone???? How absurd! I'm nosy and might miss something.

You crack me up josiegirl!

[Wubby]

I can only speak for myself so this isn't something I think Kid or anyone would think....

I don't read usernames when I read posts. I never have or will. Once I read a post and if it stands out to me as something REALLY brilliant or something not so brilliant, I look up to see the username. If it's anywhere in the middle I don't see who wrote it.

So if a name keeps coming up and the content is something that I find ficticious or having motives I can't adrress... then I have to block. It's only happened twice so my threshold is very high.

I never want to have preconceived notions or history when I read posts. With brilliant, I want a future so I look. With the other end of the spectrum, I don't want to invest in the present or future.

Just my own way.

I would have to agree. I never look at who is posting, only what the subject matter is. I look through threads to see if it will help me in daycare.
Sorry, I needed to try out the new :dislike: sign...

[KidGrind]

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I need to test the :dislike:.

Very nice addition! My favorites remains and

[mom2many]

I think the whole blocking issue is quite interesting. Personally I like reading view points that differ from mine & sometimes they might annoy me, but I'd never want to block them! It causes me to delve deeper into my own beliefs, while at the same time, considering an opposite view point. I find it very educational and would never chose to block someone who is a polar opposite of me!

[NightOwl]

Love the tag! ::

Agreed mom2many. There are several posters here that I don't always agree with, but I value their input. They've even changed my mind on some topics, on occasion. If I had blocked them, I would've missed out on that experience.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Kidgrind......:hug:

Everyone........:hug:

"forum cycle" tag.......:dislike:

[KidGrind]

I think the whole blocking issue is quite interesting. Personally I like reading view points that differ from mine & sometimes they might annoy me, but I'd never want to block them! It causes me to delve deeper into my own beliefs, while at the same time, considering an opposite view point. I find it very educational and would never chose to block someone who is a polar opposite of me!

For me, it’s not about someone being polar opposite than me.
As I stated earlier I have zero interest in a particular individual.
Their words don’t offer any type of learning or enjoyment to my experience on this forum.

I have an option to ignore.
There are dozens of peers that I learn and grow from on this site.
Their knowledge, experience, advice and generosity helps me evolve as a childcare professional.
This forum isn’t a popularity contest.
I am sure many can do without my words or presence on this forum.
They have an option to ignore me.
I am good with whatever works for them.
I focus on my peers that add positively & development to the career I’ve chosen.
This site isn’t about me or anyone I choose to ignore.
It isn’t about who I don’t gel with.
For me it is simply about the wonderful and equally trying profession I’ve chosen. It’s my chance to meet at the water cooler. In careers I’ve had physical peers, when certain people were at the water cooler I didn’t approach. When they joined a chat, I excused myself. I see the ignore option as an internet version of my standard method of operation.

I’ve learned a lot from NannyDe, BlackCat, MV, Cat Herder, Meeko, ThriftyLady, Enthro and the list goes on. In truth, I don’t have the same perspective they do any given day. I don’t have the same opinion often times. When we disagree, not one of them seems to get offended or interpret it as a personal attack.

Even within this thread I can read things were typed that were the farthest from my reality or the situation. Things were made up. The how or why doesn’t matter.

This thread took a turn I truly didn’t expect it to :dislike:. I thought it would end with one of my peers guiding me through the steps. I am 100% respectful of anyone on this forum operating in a manner that works best for them and their learning experience. I don’t have to be part of the audience.

I’ll end with this:

The point of this post was not me or anyone I choose to ignore. It was to learn how to do it. So the goal was met. Ignoring someone does’t take anything away from anyone. The person still has a voice, opinion and the interaction with those who appreciate their perspective.

[KidGrind]

Kidgrind......:hug:

Everyone........:hug:

"forum cycle" tag.......:dislike:

:hug:

Thank you!lovethis

[Naptime yet?]

I think if I was blocked I would (a) not even notice and (b) not really care.

Being new at this business of daycare, I'm in a continual state of learning. I visit this forum to learn and to offer support, more than anything, and maybe provide a little comic relief, as I feel my advice is really just a re-hashing of what others have said.

I'm not here to cause trouble, there are some threads/posts that I see & roll my eyes at, or I think to myself "here we go again", but whatever, I usually read them anyway out of boredom, I just don't respond.

But in the end, when all is said & done, I have gained much from this forum but I will never lose sleep over it.

And as I tell my dds, you don't have to be everyone's best friend, you don't have to like everyone or be liked by them, but you should be respectful (for what it's worth).

I'm giving myself a :dislike: but to everyone on here a :hug:.