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Two pieces of advice for new DUers starting an OP [View all] Cyrano Oct 2021 OP

Lately, I've taken to just putting fools on Fool Ignore. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #1

I waited about 18 years before MuseRider Oct 2021 #6

Gotta' admit that I haven't used "Ignore" Cyrano Oct 2021 #10

Whenever I declare an "Ignore List" amnesty it just makes me sad... hunter Oct 2021 #13

That was my problem, MuseRider Oct 2021 #24

I use it sparingly Gore1FL Oct 2021 #30

I agree. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #40

I am the same been here 17 yrs Tree Lady Oct 2021 #65

Glad to see your evolution on the Full Ignore feature. Paladin Oct 2021 #11

I think newbies might appreciate an explanation of how to use the Ignore feature. TheRickles Oct 2021 #21

On the line with the poster's name, just above subject line, there's a shadow person with an 'X' lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #28

Thanks! TheRickles Oct 2021 #39

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I LOVE ignore drmeow Oct 2021 #89

Pretty much the same as my criteria. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #90

Sound advice malaise Oct 2021 #2

I use Ignore liberally. Life's too short to tolerate "kiddie scorn". . . Journeyman Oct 2021 #3

Me too. I have no tolerance for folks who are just outright rude. zuul Oct 2021 #17

Please make your headline indicative of the subject, not vague. keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #4

This! Pinback Oct 2021 #55

What took you so long? keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #58

Oh good, you don't have me on Ignore (yet). Pinback Oct 2021 #62

Better... depending on settings of newest first or oldest first keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #67

Same rules here. I don't open Tweet posts or "This!" posts. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #84

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I see that. lpbk2713 Oct 2021 #61

Two more: CrispyQ Oct 2021 #7

Some more: Qutzupalotl Oct 2021 #8

and "This!", I hate that Shellback Squid Oct 2021 #12

Yes! Thank you. DeeNice Oct 2021 #16

I confess it is kind of fun to guess what the hell an OP is about. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #20

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I would also say a third bit of advice Mr.Bill Oct 2021 #9

Too late for me but thanks. I seem to attract those who hate my posts, derail my thread with the UTUSN Oct 2021 #14

OH HELL NO! I completely disagree!!! underpants Oct 2021 #15

I'd reply to you, but that would break rule 2. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #18

Rule #2 clearly states "Never reply to a fool." KS Toronado Oct 2021 #25

I know U.P. is no fool, but some posts just beg for a response. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #29

Yea, your post was begging me to say something funny. KS Toronado Oct 2021 #33

Getting warmed up for internet discussions underpants Oct 2021 #54

Duty calls. Pinback Oct 2021 #59

😆😆😆😆 underpants Oct 2021 #64

Best one ever, and very early on Hekate Oct 2021 #76

Wait a minute, I gotta get another bowl of cornflakes. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #82

Also, clearly indicate a post is satire when applicable Pluvious Oct 2021 #19

I can't agree more with this. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #74

Hey, cite your source, post a URL, and without a picture the OP is meaningless. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #22

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I think if some of us gave ALL our honest tips--we might drive all the newbs away... hlthe2b Oct 2021 #23

Good OP, good thread Hekate Oct 2021 #26

I put those "fly under the radar" trolls on Ignore Skittles Oct 2021 #27

For me, the biggest complaint is a title/subject that contains no content - just click bait. erronis Oct 2021 #35

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Add to that: "THIS" and "Turn on *** Right F'n NOW" ( cringe ) Pluvious Oct 2021 #79

I usually see "This!" as a reply of absolute agreement with the post to which it is replying. Beartracks Oct 2021 #83

So...the Internet. Iggo Oct 2021 #37

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What do trolls want more than anything else? Martin Eden Oct 2021 #42

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As was said before, this is an excellent post and thread! bronxiteforever Oct 2021 #43

Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2021 #44

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+1 ha ha (got one of those the other day) GoodRaisin Oct 2021 #66

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Me too. GoodRaisin Oct 2021 #69

I haven't had to post this one in quite a while (which gives me hope)... Iggo Oct 2021 #46

Also... Make the post title mean something- viva la Oct 2021 #48

I can relate to this. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #77

Never engage with the trolls. Just block, report, move on! Initech Oct 2021 #49

I agree. Woodwizard Oct 2021 #50

👍 Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #51

Great Advice beemerphill Oct 2021 #52

If it is a long OP or response, PARAGRAPHS PLEASE! 3catwoman3 Oct 2021 #53

I can't read those. The ones with no punctuation, no capitalization, just one single Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #75

Don't immediately jump in and start scolding the board Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #56

Where are you located? crud Oct 2021 #57

I actually have more folks on Banned Jury List LakeArenal Oct 2021 #63

Watch out for posters who pop up out of nowhere to shit on anything you say, Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #70

Ooops, one more: Probably few others are watching the same TV show you're watching, so Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #71

Dang it DashOneBravo Oct 2021 #72

Things have changed mdmc501 Oct 2021 #73

Wise advice. mia Oct 2021 #78

I have learned so much from other DUers UpInArms Oct 2021 #80

3 pieces of advice from and old DUer Ellipsis Oct 2021 #81

Avoid acronyms and textspeak central scrutinizer Oct 2021 #85

3. Not everyone on here are Democrats or vote for Democrats. dalton99a Oct 2021 #86

Utilize the ignore button too. CousinIT Oct 2021 #87

Thank you! (n/t) Patton French Oct 2021 #88