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hlthe2b

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40. It serves a function... If you post about controversial issues or opinions, it may be very helpful to

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 10:04 PM

Oct 5

temporarily block those who have either become really combative or have misunderstood your point (and despite your best efforts, continue to do so).

Or the days when you might be in a bad mood and unfortunately encounter someone feeling similarly. Temporarily ignoring them can help prevent you from posting something that could get you in trouble.

Usually, if I keep someone on Ignore for over a few days or weeks, it is because I forgot. Still, I often find that they have gotten themselves in trouble with others and have been at least temporarily banned.

Honestly, we can all be misunderstood from time to time, leading to friction or even a jury hide. At some point taking a short break, or putting one's short-term opposition on "ignore" seems like a good way to let the fury die down and live to post another day.

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I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as [View all] debm55 Oct 5 OP

I may have blocked one person, elleng Oct 5 #1

Thank you debm55 Oct 5 #2

I've never blocked a DU member PJMcK Oct 5 #3

Thank you PJMcK debm55 Oct 5 #6

I once had around twelve or thirteen people on block. Aristus Oct 5 #4

Thank you Aristus debm55 Oct 5 #7

Hidden posts drop from the count after 90 days. TwilightZone Oct 5 #5

Thank you TwilightZone. debm55 Oct 5 #8

5 hides is rarely a time out corner Kali Oct 6 #67

Thank you Kali debm55 Oct 6 #68

I should have been clearer. My apologies. TwilightZone Oct 6 #74

I think it does keep you from posting in the particular forum for some hours Kali Oct 6 #78

Don't block people, but scroll by some. I've Alerted only once, on myself when I thought Silent Type Oct 5 #9

I have 37 people placed on ignore Niagara Oct 5 #10

What is all this time out and 20 points stuff? I've never heard of it, but blocked many. Doodley Oct 5 #11

There's a calculation that goes into how likely it is for one to be called for jury duty. TwilightZone Oct 6 #75

Ignore includes block RoadRunner Oct 5 #12

No I got 20 points taken off because I couldn't let things go. debm55 Oct 5 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author anciano Oct 5 #17

I'm honestly trying to imagine what you could have done...and I've figured it out. CincyDem Oct 6 #53

I always wanted the flying car. debm55 Oct 6 #58

RoadRunner, I got 20 points taken off for not letting it go.I have not put the person on block yet. debm55 Oct 5 #16

That happens sometimes RoadRunner Oct 5 #19

Thank you, I didn't post at all yesterday as I was ashamed to have done that, But I made up for it today debm55 Oct 5 #21

Careful, there's a few that try to bait you into posting something that breaks DU rules canuckledragger Oct 5 #25

⬆⬆⬆THIS⬆⬆⬆ Think. Again. Oct 5 #30

Thank you. I thought my posts were fine. I thought people liked them, Oh well, will be careful to control myself. I was debm55 Oct 5 #33

People DO like them! You know that, right? Easterncedar Oct 5 #43

YES. THIS! hlthe2b Oct 6 #50

Yes.. There are some subjects where we have some very determined individuals seeking to silence opposing opinions... hlthe2b Oct 6 #49

Thank you.I will keep that in mind. I have had attack me in my fun threads and never alerted. I did go to the Help debm55 Oct 6 #54

Ditto! Lulu KC Oct 6 #79

no blocking, I prefer an open discussion board and have no desire to suppress people who disagree with me nt msongs Oct 5 #13

Even in your mail. I feel the same, but had some about open discussion. That is why I am asking because I don't want any debm55 Oct 5 #15

Where do you see points etc...? JMCKUSICK Oct 5 #18

On you home page, under juries, it will state points taken off. In all honesty, debm55 Oct 5 #20

Dear Debbie, you may want to self-delete this one my friend Niagara Oct 5 #22

This thread or that post? debm55 Oct 5 #24

Post 20 my friend...you got it! Niagara Oct 5 #29

Why? canuckledragger Oct 5 #26

Go back and read the original post, I don't want Debbie to get another hide Niagara Oct 5 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author GP6971 Oct 5 #23

Just posting here True Dough Oct 5 #27

HAHAHAHAH. You have a unique sense of humor. I have no one on ignore. But I know of someone who has me on ignore. I like debm55 Oct 5 #36

I'll take "unique" True Dough Oct 5 #37

I never called you icky or dreadful. It makes me sad that I was a virgin here for 20 years. and now----- debm55 Oct 5 #42

I don't know what points you are talking about. 1WorldHope Oct 5 #31

Good advice 👍 anciano Oct 5 #32

I was asked. I can't deny I did it because I did. So full block.on poster. debm55 Oct 5 #41

Yes, for 42 years I taught. And I was fired for falling down 2 flights of steps at the school and getting a concussion, debm55 Oct 5 #38

Oh yes. I have probably 6 on full ignore. LakeArenal Oct 5 #34

I can't believe you have a hide. You a very sweet person. I like you very much. I will just watch myself. TY debm55 Oct 5 #39

You will be surprised what might give you a hide. LakeArenal Oct 6 #59

Oh yes. I have probably 6 on full ignore. LakeArenal Oct 5 #35

It serves a function... If you post about controversial issues or opinions, it may be very helpful to hlthe2b Oct 5 #40

Thank you hIthe2b for your advice debm55 Oct 6 #48

My best advice: depersonalize replies by leaving out words like "you" and "your". Mister Ed Oct 6 #44

Good idea Mr. Bill Thank you debm55 Oct 6 #47

I think this is the exception area for "ignore" Kali Oct 6 #71

Ah, that would explain it. Thank you! n/t Mister Ed Oct 6 #72

Because if that person gets a lot of kicks, it will appear even if they're blocked Lulu KC Oct 6 #80

You'll be okay XanaDUer2 Oct 6 #45

Thank You XanaDUer2 debm55 Oct 6 #46

Points? WestMichRad Oct 6 #51

Jury duty calculation. TwilightZone Oct 6 #76

Thanks WestMichRad Oct 6 #85

"Points?" ColinC Oct 6 #52

The OP is referring to the jury duty calculation. TwilightZone Oct 6 #77

I would like see this rule... multigraincracker Oct 6 #55

Thank you multigraincracker debm55 Oct 6 #62

I never block people. IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 6 #56

I never did ever,but in this case i will do my first block. On my breakfast thread this morning I had a joker, I thanked debm55 Oct 6 #61

I think I've blocked a couple Jilly_in_VA Oct 6 #57

Thank you Jilly_in-VA debm55 Oct 6 #60

Never have understood the reluctance to put people on "Ignore." Paladin Oct 6 #63

I believe the same but thought they have a right to free speech. However as some have gotten personal, I have gotten debm55 Oct 6 #65

Good points. As yet, I haven't done that. Years ago there was an individual that was extremely offensive and would pull retread Oct 6 #73

As far as I am concerned, that goes against the reason for the site to exist in the first place. OldBaldy1701E Oct 6 #64

Agree' I have tried to "kill them with kindness" bit, However, it has become harder. debm55 Oct 6 #66

the lower point count slightly affects your chance of getting called to a jury Kali Oct 6 #69

My ignore list is rather prodigious. NNadir Oct 6 #70

I use full ignore quite liberally. LOL SheltieLover Oct 6 #81

Love you SheltieLover debm55 Oct 6 #93

Keeps my blood pressure in the normal range. LOL SheltieLover Oct 7 #94

I have at least 50 people on ignore, for a variety of reasons... demmiblue Oct 6 #82

Perfectly stated and Rec! Niagara Oct 6 #88

I feel like shit, especially now. debm55 Oct 6 #90

Why do you feel like that, Debbie? Niagara Oct 7 #95

We Discussed This By Pm... ProfessorGAC Oct 6 #83

Thank you ProfessorGAC , Also prided myself on being fair, honest and fun, I always felt once I am lied to , it;s hard debm55 Oct 6 #84

I feel like shit. debm55 Oct 6 #91

I was The Bopper Oct 6 #86

I have about 20 people on ignore. Elessar Zappa Oct 6 #87

Sometimes brain dead trolls post here. Rizen Oct 6 #89

This was not a troll, but it was a horrid post, debm55 Oct 6 #92