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No chatman you do not get notified. No one would hide your posts. It would be their loss if this happens.
aaah - don't be daft mate!
who cares who blocks your posts?
just do your own thing ... it's all you can do ... if peeps don't like your 'online persona' .. stuff 'em
Agree that people being blocked should be notified
Whilst I personally don't care if someone blocks me, presumably it would only be because they found my postings trite or boring, as I do try hard not to tell people what a fat oaf I think they really are. I do applaud Lancsboy's sentiments!
The people most of us wish to block are those who like annoying others and interfering with the smooth flow of our posts/blogs. I think they should be able to see on their record how many people are blocking them. In view of the sometimes quite frightening people we have to endure from time to time some of us might fear for our safety if these characters knew exactly who was blocking them. The statistics should speak for themselves and someone who was ignored by very large numbers of members should be taken off Aweb to give us all a bit of peace.
That wouldn't work Moonbeam
While I think you have a very good idea, it would only result in accusations of gang mentality and lynch mobs, or possibly accusations of people having multiple accounts as a reason for the high number of 'blockers'.
Personally, I think AWeb has become more peaceful, and there may still be the odd spat or two but I haven't seen anything really frightening being said recently, or if there was, then Henry got to it before I saw it, which means AWeb are on the ball with this.
As a sort of solution, maybe those interested in knowing could ask Henry? He may, or may not, be willing to tell someone how many people have blocked them, but I am sure that any problem members will be being monitored by Henry anyway, so unless Henry is 'on your back' all the time I doubt you have anything to worry about.
That's my opinion anyway, and I am sure Henry will notice this thread and maybe provide some reassurance.
Ignorance is bliss?
Thanks chatman.Your comments offensive? You are not just the type.
I do not have anyone on my ignore list, since I would like to know what is being said about me. If it does not stop, I would like put in a compliant. These people do need to be be dealt with. They will not stop anyway, Through regular compliants I hope they would be barred. Their really is no room for making personal critical comments. Ignore does not deal with the issues. It just hides it under the carpet.
There some here who just have too much time on their hands and just want attention by winding people.. They have nothing useful to say.
Rant over.
Encouragement
I think it would encourage the offenders to be honest - they'd see it as a challenge. Like Shirley said (a clear indication I haven't blocked her!) it's been more peaceful here now the new policy is in force (with the exception of FT's thread admittedly but that was more of an ongoing personal thing - I'll admit I'd love to know the background as I am nosy!). I can't help thinking (hoping) that over time it will become politer still as we won't be expecting fights and therefore will modify our normal thinking accordingly.
I wouldn't want to know how many people had blocked me - I'd feel seriously hurt and wonder what I'd done wrong :(
What about the same principle for 'thanks' ...
Additionally it would be useful to know all those who give 'thanks' to postings on a thread
This would be a simple matter of having a dropdown list beside the 'thanks' on the screen - there are generally no more that 5 'thanks' on any posting so this should not be a problem
Unsettling information?
I would also be very interested in seeing who blocks me, or thanks me. I don't think it would be a good idea for everyone on AWeb to also see this information about others. I think it would be detrimental. and cause more problems.
Although it would cure my curiosity ... and probably others, too ..... I'm thinking of nosy Flash here ... thanks for NOT blocking me, Flash :)
Like everything else on here, I suspect the moderators do know who thanks who, and who blocks who, and if it causes a problem I am sure it will be dealt with appropriately.
Do I get a gold star now, Henry?
Remove ignore button
I think the ignore button shouldn't be there.
Its the internet, its big and has people from all different backgrounds so don't get worked up about people's opinions that differ from yours, deal with the fact that your opinion might be the one thats wrong. If you go on a person crusade to convert everyone to have the same opinion as yourself then you deserve to get riled and upset.
This has long been requested by users.
I think the ignore button shouldn't be there.
Its the internet, its big and has people from all different backgrounds so don't get worked up about people's opinions that differ from yours, deal with the fact that your opinion might be the one thats wrong. If you go on a person crusade to convert everyone to have the same opinion as yourself then you deserve to get riled and upset.
This has long been requested by users Alan. It was implemented when the website was upgraded a while ago and is standard on most forums.
It really would cause ill-feeling if blockees were notified that they had been blocked and by whom. It works well as it is now to the benefit of those posters who want to filter out certain other posters. Having said that, I do not block/ignore anyone and this forum has been remarkably civilised since the new moderation/moderators arrived - Long may it last!
@Alan
I agree with you entirely where opinion is concerned. We each have our own opinions, and this should be accepted by all participants, but often wasn't.
Another problem in the past has been where incorrect advice has been given, and this should be pointed out, and corrected, for the benefit of all members. Unfortunately, this has sometimes caused offence, no matter how diplomatically it was handled.
Personally...
... i find this whole thread inflammatory! :) I just wish I could see what you're all saying!
Multiple personalities
Chatman - I know the thread you mean and can only thank you for all your hard work, you've saved me hours of tapping.
I don't have a problem with those who ignore me but, as you say, you can end up rampling on to the converted because the posters you are debating with have their ears turned off.
If, as I believe, the ignore button is global then the main problem for me is with a poster who gets up my nose on a thread about warmongering but who might (and often does) have great experience to share over tax issues.
Thus the importance I suppose of keeping Any Answers & Time Out threads (and personalities) separate?
I agree
"the importance I suppose of keeping Any Answers & Time Out threads (and personalities) separate". The thread in question had some pretty offensive comments from both sides and, as an onlooker, I felt neither side was really listening to the other.
And yet all contribute very positively to Any Answers.
Use the distinction between Any Answers and Time Out and hopefully you will not feel the need for the Ignore button. And, in answer to the original question, I think it would be counterproductive for posters to be notified of others ignoring their posts.
Vive la difference (I suppose).
Feedback
First of all - while this may be classed as off topic re: the use of Any Answers, I'm happy to leave it up as everyone's comments about the site and its functionality are appreciated.
Edit: I was going to set up a dedicated space for this kind of discussion but it looks like there already is one. Feel free to post similar queries here and we'll do our best to address any questions or concerns you may have :-)
As has been said, knowing you've been blocked because of disagreements / personal reasons in any thread can be regarded as inflammatory. Admins can see who is being ignored by whom and, while it puts us in an uncomfortable position when it comes to revealing members' decisions to use the ignore function, we can always get in touch with both parties to ask if they'd be happy to confirm this in private to prevent any issues resulting from miscommunication. As the ignore function is applied globally, there are potential cases where this could be useful rather than harmful as it's true that the tone and context of posts can vary between different areas.