IGNORE option possible?

It seems like an IGNORE option/button could really serve CL well. There's so many instances, especially in LD, where threads get derailed because of attack and retaliation posts (yes, I'm guilty of this too). If there were an ignore option, allowing members to simply eliminate from their pages all posts from people that they know are just going to antagonize them -- well, I suspect it would clean up a lot, and bring the attack/retaliation posts to a minimum.

The so-called "Kobe-Jockers" could post their opinions w/o the so-called "Kobe-Haters" derailing their discussion, and vice-versa.

The Bynum Defenders could post their opinions w/o the Bynum Haters derailing their discussion, and vice-versa.

And Dee_J could post in a void.

I guess the expected response against an ignore option would be that this is a forum geared toward expanding discussion, not quashing it, and I can understand that -- we don't want a boring site filled with yes-men who all agree with each other, and well-dished out smack is fun for all. But there does seem to be a large number of members who do appreciate and value varying opinions and yet could definitely do without the persistently antagonizing ones. It just seems like it's an option worth considering or experimenting with, as I believe the only discussion an ignore option would quash are the attacks and retaliation.

For whatever it's worth, it works great in online multi-player video games.

An ignore function would be very useful. It'll cut down on a lot of the mindless off topic banter.

It would also be extremely confusing. Trying to read topics where you see members replying and quoting to someone you have blocked, it would be a mess.

I have an amazing ignore device that I use, but it is not available for download. It is called my brain. It has this very handy function of scanning a thread as I read it and filtering out the people I want to ignore.

TIME wrote:I have an amazing ignore device that I use, but it is not available for download. It is called my brain. It has this very handy function of scanning a thread as I read it and filtering out the people I want to ignore.

You beat me to expressing that - in a much different context however. I got a kick out of that, though.

TIME wrote:I have an amazing ignore device that I use, but it is not available for download. It is called my brain. It has this very handy function of scanning a thread as I read it and filtering out the people I want to ignore.

Yes, this is very true, and I fully admit it's my own fault for not exercising that function in my own brain. In the case of some members I just can't help it. Reading their comments is like watching Britney Spears at the VMA, or a slow motion train wreck. As hard as I try I just can't look away.

JSM wrote:It would also be extremely confusing. Trying to read topics where you see members replying and quoting to someone you have blocked, it would be a mess.

exactly

Serious?

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Critter wrote:

JSM wrote:It would also be extremely confusing. Trying to read topics where you see members replying and quoting to someone you have blocked, it would be a mess.

exactly

But that's why I included the word "option". With one simple click you could turn it on and off at will. Just because the option is there doesn't mean you have to use it. If it's too confusing, opt not to use it. And if I chose to use it, why would anyone else worry or care if I got confused?

I imagine some members would find it quite useful. I sure would. Like I said, I've played a few online multiplayer games, and it's a tremendous tool in that regard.