+SpiceWare Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've added somebody to Manage Ignore Prefs and there's a couple in my list that I don't remember why I added them. It would be handy to have a "Reason Why" field for each entry. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 That's a great idea. I had an entry in my ignore list that I forgot just today. It's my fault that I peeked under the "view it anyway" but all the reasons came back in a depressing wave. If a reasons why field is too much maybe just a filter that doesn't list their post at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 It's like a "do not answer" number in your phone. Short memories and all, but if this feature doesn't get implemented, remain strong, do not peek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 It's like a "do not answer" number in your phone. Short memories and all, but if this feature doesn't get implemented, remain strong, do not peek! I know you're trying to be helpful, but after 5000-7000 posts like me and SpiceWare you don't immediately register who is Zylon and who is ZylonBane. Eventually you forget the who and why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 you don't immediately register who is Zylon and who is ZylonBane. Is this very case a simple memory hook helps: bane = ban 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Figured out why I added one of them. Turned out I didn't forget, he changed his user name and I didn't recognize the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) I've wanted one of these note fields for a while. I have no idea why some folks are on my ignore list. I want very much to continue holding my grudge, but it's sure be easier if I could remember why. I don't want to appear soft on the issue...whichever issue that was... Another thing about ignores--they don't ignore status updates. I notice some people have spammy and unrelated status updates that I'd like to block while viewing their (generally on-topic) forum posts. I know they're actually useful human beings, but they've chosen to link accounts with stuff with hashtags and whatnot. Of course since I'm probably on everybody's ignore list, I fully realize that these would hurt me more than others. I'd like to take this time to say "I'm sorry" for everything I've done in the past, and that I'm actually a nice guy, please take everything I say in the most positive possible way, as I'm probably making a poor attempt at humor. Edited December 22, 2013 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 You seem a little snarky there, but part of the reason behind wanting a "Reason Why" field is to make it easier to periodically review the list in the hopes of shortening it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) I know you're trying to be helpful, but after 5000-7000 posts like me and SpiceWare you don't immediately register who is Zylon and who is ZylonBane. Eventually you forget the who and why. Oh, I'm well aware of the tendency to forget. I've been on several other forums where my post count is 5000+ (one 6k+ the other was 10k+). I'm not saying you should remember (I too have forgotten and removed in order a block!), I'm saying we should hold strong and withstand the pressure! Then again, if your purpose is like SpiceWare's i.e. to forgive, that plan doesn't work at all. A reason for ignoring is an excellent idea to foster forgiveness. Edited December 22, 2013 by o.pwuaioc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Then again, if your purpose is like SpiceWare's i.e. to forgive, that plan doesn't work at all. A reason for ignoring is an excellent idea to foster forgiveness. Yep, one of them was a 15 year old kid who's now either 18 or 19. I'm hopeful that he's matured a bit as I remember the computer flame wars that took place on the BBSes in the 80s. Some of the others are on my list are because they're still living in the 80s - at this point I doubt they'll change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I've only ever added one person, and I've no need to jog my memory as to why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I've only ever added one person, and I've no need to jog my memory as to why. yep, and now I can say lots of horrible things about you and you are none the wiser..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 A little late to the party, but I just ignored someone based on their conduct and thought, "I wish there were a 'reason' field on this feature." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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