I see. Yeah, that would be a useful tool.There is no way for you to ignore me (not see my posts but let me see yours) while simultaneously blocking maxperson (not seeing his posts while preventing him from seeing yours).
I mean, I didn't say that. In fact, this whole thread is predicated on my uncertainty about whether it is okay to block.Assuming you mean block - it’s a bit beyond a personal tool when it impacts others IMO.
I 100% understand this as I’m much the same. I’d just question why 1-way ignore instead of 2-way block doesn’t accomplish the same thing for you?
I mean, I didn't say that. In fact, this whole thread is predicated on my uncertainty about whether it is okay to block.Assuming you mean block - it’s a bit beyond a personal tool when it impacts others IMO.
I 100% understand this as I’m much the same. I’d just question why 1-way ignore instead of 2-way block doesn’t accomplish the same thing for you?
I personally don't want to post in the threads of people I have ignored and don't understand why others would in most cases.@Morrus
Just an FYI. The block issue also impacts those who have blocked another user. They are unable to see threads started by the person they blocked. Not suggesting this should change your priorities but hopefully the info helps you make the most informed decision you can.
When I am at a party or other social function with lots of people and an interesting conversation is happening nearby, I often interject and don't have any issues. People understand that out in a social setting conversations are not private unless you walk off by yourselves somewhere.
Forums like this are the same.
If they want privacy, that's what the private conversations portion of the forum is for.
In a thread anyone can interject as those conversations are not private.
You're not at a party. You're in my house, and I set the code of conduct.When I am at a party
These "people" have found you obnoxious enough that they've literally turned their back on you. Yet you insist on barging in. That's not just rude, it's now become creepy.People understand that out in a social setting conversations are not private unless you walk off by yourselves somewhere.
They are not.Forums like this are the same.
This is incorrect.If they want privacy, that's what the private conversations portion of the forum is for. In a thread anyone can interject as those conversations are not private.
Incorrect. It's not a bulletin board, it's a forum. If you want a bulletin board, this is not itThis is why "bulletin board" was a much better terminology for a discussion site than "forum"; because to me the analogy is apt: you're posting a sign on a bulletin board that anyone who passes by can read, and the only way to prevent people from reading it is to take the sign down.
I personally don't want to post in the threads of people I have ignored and don't understand why others would in most cases.
Generally you aren't just interacting with the thread OP, but everyone else in the thread.I personally don't want to post in the threads of people I have ignored and don't understand why others would in most cases.