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My time is not that valuable and I am easily entertained. And I read twilight... I stopped at twilight but I read the first one.
I dunno actually how to explain it other then if you took a Carl Jung test like this: Personality test based on Jung and Briggs Myers typology ... I have no J. Many of my friends do but I just do not. I don't know why and have not taken that much time to examine it but its odd and not necessarily bad or good... It just is I guess.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Not only have I never been tempted to put anyone on ignore, I don't even know HOW to put anyone on ignore.That doesn't mean that I "like" everyone, or appreciate all the comments - but to me, putting someone on ignore seems passive/aggressive - and that ain't my style.
I am outright aggressive/aggressive. HARHHAHHAHRHARHHARHAR!
I am outright aggressive/aggressive. HARHHAHHAHRHARHHARHAR!
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fatima_bintu_islam
Active Member
If I was to put someone there, it would be trolls.
But I never do that, because I secretly enjoy it when I leave the discussion ( which was made totally by tiny tiny sentences ) , they are so happy that they won.
For example once, there was this troll who would wrote a question at 11:40 and then at 11:42 tell you: What ?? youve got no answer?? I knew it!! Because you cant answer !! Your religion is non sense!
Of course we all know that this is due to insecurity but try and tell them so. But in general, I enjoy watching them winning debates.
But I never do that, because I secretly enjoy it when I leave the discussion ( which was made totally by tiny tiny sentences ) , they are so happy that they won.
For example once, there was this troll who would wrote a question at 11:40 and then at 11:42 tell you: What ?? youve got no answer?? I knew it!! Because you cant answer !! Your religion is non sense!
Of course we all know that this is due to insecurity but try and tell them so. But in general, I enjoy watching them winning debates.
bowingtoGod
Member
Some people NEED to be ignored. I can think of two reasons. The first is harassment. And the second is because they are just so thick headed that nothing gets to them
Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
There is one person on my ignore list. She knows who she is and she doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of getting off it as long as continues to be a total jerk.
It takes a lot of assinine behavor for me to officially put someone on my ignore list. Most of the time, I just don't bother reading people's responses if they are unnecessarily rude or disrespectful. There's always got to be one person who stands head and shoulders above the crowd, though, and who warrants official "I despise you" measures. For the most part, I get along with people and I'm actually pleased that there are some people on the forum whom I initially clashed with but with whom I've come to enjoy at least marginal mutual respect.
It takes a lot of assinine behavor for me to officially put someone on my ignore list. Most of the time, I just don't bother reading people's responses if they are unnecessarily rude or disrespectful. There's always got to be one person who stands head and shoulders above the crowd, though, and who warrants official "I despise you" measures. For the most part, I get along with people and I'm actually pleased that there are some people on the forum whom I initially clashed with but with whom I've come to enjoy at least marginal mutual respect.
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Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
Seriously, the best way in the world to drive people like this crazy is to just not respond to their posts. It's hard to do, but at least if you're able to do it, you have the satisfaction of knowing it was really you who won, not them.If I was to put someone there, it would be trolls.
But I never do that, because I secretly enjoy it when I leave the discussion ( which was made totally by tiny tiny sentences ) , they are so happy that they won.
For example once, there was this troll who would wrote a question at 11:40 and then at 11:42 tell you: What ?? youve got no answer?? I knew it!! Because you cant answer !! Your religion is non sense!
Of course we all know that this is due to insecurity but try and tell them so. But in general, I enjoy watching them winning debates.
fatima_bintu_islam
Active Member
But its better when you answer as if you were interested, and then leave as if you were defeated
, always a pleasure lol.However, after I enjoy it; Im very sad as I wished I could have done something to get them back to reason, it is very hard on forums so it make me sad.
In real life on the contrary, more you're a troll towards me , more Im gentle and kind toward you. And thanks God, in real life its easier to get to the hearts this way, and most of them usually end up behave very kindly with me.
Thanks for the frubal lady
Smoke
Done here.
On rare occasions, I've put people on ignore after reading their very first posts. I don't absolutely ignore too many people, though. I often click to see what the "ignored" person has to say, but that click is a reminder not to bother to respond to it. I also move people on and off the list depending on how patient I'm feeling. Some people go on briefly and then come off the list permanently; others come off the list and then go right back on.
But there are a few people I really ignore, and I may even ignore a whole thread if one of them is active on it.
Katzpur
Not your average Mormon
So is that the reason I don't often see you posting on the threads I post on any more? :angel2:
Smoke
Done here.
I'm seeing a minor trend of folks being placed on the ignore list. I'm rehashing this thread because I completely agree with it and hope to continue this thought.
I simply do not understand why some would place others on a their ignore list especially in a forum that promotes all views, discussions and debates.
It essentially becomes a one-way street to speak but not listen? Doesn't it?
I see growth paired with conflict and especially how you resolve that conflict. If you have people patting your back all the time, I personally don't think its helpful.
If you think the ignore list is reasonable then I like to hear out why. Thanks
I simply do not understand why some would place others on a their ignore list especially in a forum that promotes all views, discussions and debates.
It essentially becomes a one-way street to speak but not listen? Doesn't it?
I see growth paired with conflict and especially how you resolve that conflict. If you have people patting your back all the time, I personally don't think its helpful.
If you think the ignore list is reasonable then I like to hear out why. Thanks
Try this:
Bob: "The sky is orange with purple polka dots!"
Bill: "What? No it isn't, it's blue."
Bob: "Well I'm sorry if you have some insane fear of the color purple".
Bill: "I'm not afraid of the color purple, I'm just saying the sky is blue".
Bob.: "That's not what you said, you said that purple is evil and that anyone who thought the sky was purple is a terrorist (and I just reported you for rule 3 btw)".
Bill: "Show me where I said any of that".
Bob: "I already did".
Bill: "What? Where?"
Bob: "Now you're just throwing out random conjunctions. (and I just reported you for rule 4 btw)"
Bill: "Are you going to answer my question?"
Bob: "I just did".
Bill: "WTF"
Bob: "No need to start swearing just because you're losing the debate (and I just reported you for rule 5 btw)".
Bill: "I'm not 'losing' the debate. You said the sky is orange with purple polka dots, I'm saying it's blue. Do you have any evidence to present that the sky is, in fact, orange with purple polka dots?"
Bob: "I already presented my evidence".
Bill: "What evidence?"
Bob: "The evidence. I'm sorry if it went over your head. Maybe I should dumb it down next time".
Bill: "What evidence?? All you've done is say the sky is orange with purple polka dots. You consider that evidence?"
Bob: "Anyway, you're the one saying it's blue. The burden of proof is on you".
Bill: "*sigh* Fine, look [points to the sky]"
Bob: "No need to flip me off just because you're losing the debate (and I just reported you for rule 1 btw)".
Bill: "I give up!"
Bob: "Good, because I have to go create 10 more threads saying the sky is orange with purple polka dots. Not sure why, but who am I to question the voices?"
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Seriously, what else are you going to do with someone like Bob?
IMO, the ignore feature is a good way to avoid getting into one sided conversations.
There's constructive conflict, and then there's just conflict. Banging your head against a brick wall would fall into that second category.
For the most part, the only people I ever see patting each other on the back in here are the trolls.
Anyone with an actual point and the ability to express it coherently doesn't need validation.
It basically serves the same purpose as noise-canceling headphones.
Edit: my apologies to anyone named Bob in here.
Just chose something easy to type.
Wirey
Fartist
Well said!
Yada, yada, yada, it's quite fashionable to position oneself as above the ignore list function, but I proclaim it to be a useful feature.
It's very common on forums for members to become hooked in to unproductive debate loops, and the ignore function can help break the chain.
It's not always a case of judging the other member, sometimes it's a way of admitting to oneself one has lost the ability to create useful conversations with a particular person, or to admit one needs help in breaking an argument addiction.
And anyway, I have all of you on ignore, every last member of the forum, cause nobody here is up to my so very snooty standards, and I don't really give a hoot what anybody but me has to say. I'm just talking to myself, and you guys keep trying to get in the way. Buncha nosy ********!
It's very common on forums for members to become hooked in to unproductive debate loops, and the ignore function can help break the chain.
It's not always a case of judging the other member, sometimes it's a way of admitting to oneself one has lost the ability to create useful conversations with a particular person, or to admit one needs help in breaking an argument addiction.
And anyway, I have all of you on ignore, every last member of the forum, cause nobody here is up to my so very snooty standards, and I don't really give a hoot what anybody but me has to say. I'm just talking to myself, and you guys keep trying to get in the way. Buncha nosy ********!
I get what you're all saying...
Couldn't there just be a simple acknowledgement to disagree and move on? Like saying "we agree to disagree" and then merrily move on...
To ignore based on simply one topic basically ends discussions on all future topics. And who's to say that there won't be future discussions with merit or being of a constructive tone? There are other methods of ensuring constructive debates like stating/adhering to forum rules and having a moderator. There are tons of moderators here. =)
It's easy to filter out the trolls as opposed to the commited members of RF. I came here looking for legitmate opposing views and being able to discuss my views openly. If everyone starts ignoring each other based on emotions or a few topics, then I simply don't get the point.
Couldn't there just be a simple acknowledgement to disagree and move on? Like saying "we agree to disagree" and then merrily move on...
To ignore based on simply one topic basically ends discussions on all future topics. And who's to say that there won't be future discussions with merit or being of a constructive tone? There are other methods of ensuring constructive debates like stating/adhering to forum rules and having a moderator. There are tons of moderators here. =)
It's easy to filter out the trolls as opposed to the commited members of RF. I came here looking for legitmate opposing views and being able to discuss my views openly. If everyone starts ignoring each other based on emotions or a few topics, then I simply don't get the point.
Wirey
Fartist
Scratch it? I wouldn't poke it with a broom handle!
I'm not sure if one can label conflicts as constructive or destructive. When a conflict arises, I'm sure most will just view it as a pain in the butt, something they didn't want happen in the first place. It's how one deals with conflicts that can lead to growth or possibly even the opposite being stagnation.