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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:32 PM Original message |
What is the logic of participating in a public forum and putting others on "ignore." |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
1. Some people are out to cause trouble. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. I think many here have put others on ignore simply because they don't support their candidate. nt |
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Kahuna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
2. There are two types I put on ignore. The first are racists. Why |
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scheming daemons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
3. If they are obviously freepers here to drop a turd in the punch bowl... I ignore them... |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I was gonna type out a big reply....but your turds in a punchbowl thing saved me the effort. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #3 |
18. Bingo, we have a winner. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
4. Never used the Ignore before |
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stevietheman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:37 PM Response to Original message |
5. The only logic to it is that those who ignore are cowards. n/t |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. In what way? |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. Because, as in all group settings, not everyone is worthy of reading or hearing. |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
8. I ignore KKK members in real life. |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
10. i think it depends, i had one person ignore for self preservation reasons to be honest |
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L0oniX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
11. I use ignore for the same reason that I never watch FOX news. |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
12. I use "Ignore" for the same reason I don't read RRRW sites |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:58 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. i do not have any on ignore--but the hate is getting to me. maybe i will |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:09 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. My list grows daily |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:17 AM Response to Reply #25 |
57. This ignore thing is funny. |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:39 PM Response to Reply #15 |
32. I don't have anyone on ignore either, but I know |
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rodeodance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:13 AM Response to Reply #32 |
38. indeed it is. :-) |
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lligrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
13. I've Never Believe That Ignoring Anyone Is The Best Strategy |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
16. Clearly there are freepers among us. |
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Catherine Vincent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:04 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. And btw, yes I realize they were always here. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
17. Where is the logic in joining a political forum to be a sociopathic asshole? |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. I have only one person on ignore. It's been that way for 5 years now. |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:07 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. wow 5 years? Are they still here? |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:18 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Yes. He's still here. |
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jonnyblitz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
21. I only use PM ignore.nt |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
22. I had zero people on ignore up until the Iowa Caucus. |
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yourguide (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
24. Can only speak for myself |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
27. Huge Morons end up there, for sure! |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
28. I never used ignore until just recently. |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
29. They're sissys?...Can give it out but can't take it. and take their ball and go home. |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:34 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. Because someone doesn't enjoy watching the same person |
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Auntie Bush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. I repeat. They can give it out but they can't take it. |
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LadyVT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
31. There's absolutely no reason to ever tolerate personal, verbal abuse |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
33. I ignore all DUers who say they won't vote for the nominee in the fall |
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NastyRiffraff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
35. I have exactly six people on ignore |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
36. A ton of bad shit has gone down in GDP |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
37. blood pressure control |
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BenDavid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:16 AM Response to Original message |
39. onehandle, you make damn sense, and it's kind of like |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:06 AM Response to Reply #39 |
53. But BenDavide, you said yourself "Obamites are all evil, Hillary people are all good" |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:32 AM Response to Original message |
40. It comes down to people who basically can't handle opposing viewpoints |
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I Vote In Pittsburgh (387 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:37 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. I have an opposing viewpoint |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:40 AM Response to Reply #40 |
42. "Weak and cowardly." Complete and untter nonsense. |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. It's not about opposing viewpoints. |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
44. Ignore is there for a reason, and encouraged with the mods... |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 02:53 AM Response to Original message |
45. I don't see the point of it, and I have a theory about those who use it a lot. |
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thoughtcrime1984 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 02:57 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. Wrong, the opposite is true for me |
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mwb970 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:41 AM Response to Reply #45 |
61. Boy, that is way off, at least for me. |
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ErnestoG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 02:54 AM Response to Original message |
46. I have no one on ignore. |
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Obamaman2008 (233 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 03:01 AM Response to Original message |
48. It is stupid to put people on Ignore. Unless, |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 03:15 AM Response to Original message |
49. I ignore theads. |
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killbotfactory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 03:22 AM Response to Original message |
50. Because wading through dozens of substanceless "your candidate sucks" threads |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
51. This is why Obama supporters keep repeating their bullshit about Hillary over and over again. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:09 AM Response to Reply #51 |
55. Ironically, there's one Clinton supporter who has to quote posts just so her friends can see them. |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:30 AM Response to Reply #55 |
60. I rest my case. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:49 AM Response to Reply #60 |
62. Okay, now you are just being funny. |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:52 AM Response to Reply #62 |
63. What a relief. People rarely notice when I'm being funny. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 01:14 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. Like wine, not vinegar. |
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Bongo Prophet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
52. To make us fight amongst ourselves, and split the party, of course. |
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MagickMuffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:06 AM Response to Original message |
54. I haven't put anyone on ignore, I want to see what others are saying |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:10 AM Response to Original message |
56. I have some people on ignore. |
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Guava Jelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:20 AM Response to Original message |
58. Because some of these @$$holes piss me off so bad |
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sampsonblk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 07:24 AM Response to Original message |
59. K & R - Ignore list is very much like hiding under a rock - nt |
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