Comment ignore.

[Whatthe_Firetruck]

Last edited Thu Dec 9, 2021, 08:42 PM - Edit history (1)

I occasionally read articles at newswer, and you can block people there, but you can read replies to them. I like doing that so while I'm no longer exposed to their negativity, I can see the replies to them and get a sense of other users reactions to them. That way I can follow most of the discussion.

Ignore here is a) block them from mailing you, or b) block them from mailing, all their posts, and all replies to their posts. I did that to someone here, then went back to the discussion and it was like a completely different thread. It just eviscerated the contents including many replies I agreed with or found thoughtful.

Since Earl G is redoing the site, maybe he can set up a newser/disqus style of direct post muffling, but revealing the replies. As it is, the site is like that pretty much already, as I'll see posts hidden or removed by writer. If this suggestion is implemented, it would be a) blocked from mailing, b) comment ignore, or c) full ignore.

[Edit for typo]

[Sherman A1]

1. I prefer it the way it is

When I put someone on ignore, I want no more to do with them or their commentary.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. I have nobody on ignore at any sites I use. . . . nt

[Whatthe_Firetruck]

4. It's the negative waves, Moriarity...

The idiots who really get to me are not the obvious imbeciles, but the smart(er) ones. Those who are clearly somewhat intelligent, but push the lies for malicious enjoyment. Who most probably know it's a lie, and say it anyway. I have to block them or it would drive me batty thinking how someone can be like that.

I like to read the replies to them, to see if other people recognized their mendaciousness as well, and who come up with counter points against them. I learn ways to reframe the lies like that. But the way DU is, I can't do that here.