Do You Ever Wonder?

[sneezles]

Some of you know that I certain issues with these boards and I was gone for a few months because of them. So maybe this is an annual thing but lately my issues have begun to rear their ugly heads again...A while ago one of the threads alluded to the fact that you could "ignore" someone on these boards and while it was news to me, I wondered.

Do you wonder if you are on someone's ignore list OR do you have an ignore list?


So I'm thinkin' that I'll have a pretty good idea of whose list I'm on from the responses I get (and I'm not talking about "views"). I do have my own ideas anyway! I'm pretty much in a b***** mood tonight so y'all can ignore me, period!

[lhall]

Nope, don't have an ignore list, don't ignore individual posters, don't wonder if I'm on someone's list.

There are threads I don't read, but only because the topic doesn't interest me. I like the BB and find it full of friendly people, and I'd like it to stay that so I have no intention of ever ignoring/upsetting anyone.

Leigh

[linsleyd]

I second Leigh's opinion!

[SandyM]

A healthy debate is always fun. It just gets weird when people start taking things personally, or say things before reading them back to see how it will be perceived someone else.

I'm sure I've killed enough threads in my time. Doesn't bother me a bit.

As far as an ignore list - I never knew it existed until a few weeks ago, and I still don't use it. If I'm on someone's ignore list, so be it. I'm not ready to take my toys and go home just yet...... ;)

[Peggy C.]

I don't have an ignore list, but have wondered if I'm on one occasionally. It will be interesting to see if anyone says they have one. Oh in all fairness I also don't have a buddy list. And also would like for the boards to remain a friendly place.:)

[SandyM]

There's a buddy list??? :confused:

Who knew???? (Don't answer that - I'm prolly the only one.)

[lorilei]

No ignore list here either (though I've known that the option existed). And even though I don't have one myself, I think it's within the bounds of one's perogative to use one.

I'm not sure it's necessarily a negative thing either. For one, we're all inherently "strangers" on these boards, so for the sake of time it might be advantageous to block out certain messages in order to "cut to the chase" so to speak. Isn't it relatively the same to "manually" ignore someone's post? I guess I think so...

I don't even worry about the "ignore lists". I respect everyone's right to do as they choose... even if it means blocking out my suggestions and/or views.

I really do enjoy these boards, and would hate for anything to get in the way of all the goofiness around here.

[MrsReber]

There's such a thing as an "ignore list"? I had no idea. I read what interests me, I don't read what doesn't interest me and I don't dwell on the other things. I like coming here to "see" everyone and admittedly have my favorites (the moms group and the pregnant ladies group) but I don't dislike anyone on here. I find everyone to have a good sense of humor, to be very friendly and I like to come here. :)

[Natasha]

:) Good morning Sneezles! :)

I don't use the ignore list but have no strong feelings about people using it or not using it. I may be on people's ignore lists (or not), but it's not something I really wonder about. I share Lori's opinion that using the ignore list would be no different from manually skipping over posts from certain people, or avoiding threads on subjects that don't interest someone.

I've never really "gotten" this, though: What is the buddy list? Does it just tell you if any of your buddies are online?

Natasha

[Chefzhat]

Sneezles, sounds like you need a big group cyber hug!

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[lhall]

Originally posted by Natasha
:) Good morning Sneezles! :)

I've never really "gotten" this, though: What is the buddy list? Does it just tell you if any of your buddies are online?

Natasha,

Yes, it does this, but you can also send a PM to your buddies (up to 5). That way if you want to PM more than one person you only have to type the message once.

I've just started using this, but only to get in touch with the other 2 moms in Fla so we can meet while I'm there on vacation. I'd rather not post some of that info on the BB and didn't want to type the message twice. I'll probably take them off my buddy list after vacation.

Leigh

[Natasha]

Thanks for the explanation, Leigh! I can see how that could be useful.

Hope you have a good day, and have fun in FL! :)

Natasha

[slknight]

I don't have an ignore list or a buddy list. I have nothing against someone who would have one, although quite frankly, I can't imagine why someone would bother. If I don't like the topic or maybe someone's response to it, I just skip over it and continue on with my reading.

Oh, I also have never really wondered if I'm on someone else's ignore list. I just never really thought about it, and I don't think I usually post anything too controversial that someone would want to ignore. But now you've got me paranoid! Maybe people are ignoring me? :o :p

[ebobbitt]

I did not know there was an ignore function. I don't think I could bring myself to use it -- I'd be too afraid I'd miss something.

[funnybone]

I would never consider putting anyone on ignore and I sure hope that I have not offended anyone enough to put me on theirs. I just don't read every post and response these days, so if it looks like I am ignorning someone or something, I definitely am not.

[wallycat]

I don't have an ignore list either!!
Sneezles (by the way, I LOVE that name!!--i've started calling DH that during allergy season :D ;) ) I did not know you had BB issues.
SO sorry to hear that....
I occasionally feel that I kill a thread or that I"m not overly interesting...but then tell myself that I cannot let that get to me.
We're like a big family (in my mind) and sometimes maybe I do get on someone's nerves...I would hope they PM me because it's done unintentionally....
but we're here to learn, have fun, share.....so I hope that is how everyone is using the BB.
Like was already said, sometimes a topic doesn't apply to me or I don't have an answer, or the answer has already been given...or I'm brain dead and simply missed something....but I'd never ignore a BB'er on purpose :D ;)
I'm sending you a CYBERHUG too!!!!!!!!!!!

[LaraW]

I knew that the buddy list function existed, though, being somewhat computer illiterate, I never figured out how to use it. I had no idea that there was an "ignore" function.

I like to come here because I feel like everyone is interested in helping others with various problems or questions, there is support for when you need it, a laugh for when you need it, and a recipe for when you need it. I like the atmosphere here and that's why I keep coming back.

Sneezles, I feel like you are a very important person in this community and would hate to see you leave. Same goes to everyone else.

[beacooker]

My take on the ignore list is that there are some BB's where there are people who are continually rude, so the ignore list is very useful. Honestly, I would be surprised if anyone around here used it. Although I have read (and unfortunately been a part of) some threads that got kind of nasty, I haven't found anyone on the board who I have found to be repeatedly offensive, so I've never had the least desire to 'ignore' anyone. I hadn't considered it before, but the thought that someone may be ignoring me really doesn't bother me.

Leigh, I'm going to get kicked off your buddy list after your trip? :eek: Just kidding, I have a buddy list for the same reason, and I really don't get the point of it, other than for PM'ing more than 1 person at a time.

Sneezles, hope you are feeling better.

[lindrusso]

No ignore list here too. I LIKE to read the posts that tick me off - makes it more exciting! :) Although if someone started posting on this board with the sole purpose of being malicious, I might consider it, but we or Maelynn usually run those folks off before that would be necessary! :D

As for anyone who might have me on their ignore list - oh well, so be it and there are more important things to worry about. :)

[Peggy C.]

Originally posted by lindrusso
but we or Maelynn usually run those folks off before that would be necessary! :D

)

Anyone else get a picture of Maelynn dressed like a sheriff in a spaghetti western in their mind?:D

[BarbaraL]

I'm also one of the computer illiterate who didn't know there was a buddy list or an ignore list. Since I have limited time (checking the BB is a guilty pleasure at work; can almost never kick DH and DD off the home computer to get on there), I view mostly by the subject line. Then, if I'm reading a thread that mentions another thread, sometimes I'll check that one out, too. I've found the people here to be friendly, interesting and polite. If a thread gets a little "testy" hey, anyone can have a bad day! Life's too short to sweat the small stuff, and a little "tension" can be interesting.

[beacooker]

Peggy - who/what is the Great Big Sea? It was mentioned on another thread recently, and I don't know what it is. A stumbling block on my quest to know everything...;)

[sneezles]

OK, so I did not think before I posted and I'm truly not looking to cause a problem. Thanks for all the positive comments but I was in a "mood" last night (just ask DH :o ). Anyway, I don't have a list but was just curious about others...

[Peggy C.]

Originally posted by beacooker
Peggy - who/what is the Great Big Sea? It was mentioned on another thread recently, and I don't know what it is. A stumbling block on my quest to know everything...;)

It is a band out of Newfoundland, they are kind of rock/folk/traditional, this is a line from one of their songs. I like it because the party always ends up in the kitchen! Give them a listen sometime.

[Peggy C.]

Originally posted by sneezles
OK, so I did not think before I posted and I'm truly not looking to cause a problem. Thanks for all the positive comments but I was in a "mood" last night (just ask DH :o ). Anyway, I don't have a list but was just curious about others...

No need to apologize.

[greysangel]

I didn't even know about the ignore/buddy list, but I echo what elizabeth said ...I would be scared to miss something :D

Sometimes I worry that I come off like some big know-it-all and I certainly have been known to get riled up by a post or two..but not enough to walk away! Now if I could only shut my mouth once in awhile ;)

JeAnne

[wallycat]

Sneezles....we have all had "moods" and family just overlooks the bad ones and enjoys the good ones :D ;) --we're all just "family" here :p

Have a good day!!

[BosunsWife]

I must be in oblivion these days or I just don't read all the threads (which is true).

Ignore list - I just found out that it existed here and another site I visit. Obviously since I didn't know it existed I don't use it.

I'll just be going back to my little corner of the world right now LOL!

On the other hand, one of the other sites I visit is horrible. People can get so nasty over the smallest of things - I could definitely use the "ignore" feature there.

[Mandy]

No ignore/buddy lists here either.

Although once I clicked on buddy to see what it was and I accidently put someone (can't remember who) on my buddy list...opps. :o

[Jewel]

I never knew or cared that there was an 'ignore' list. You can ignore posts by certain people? :confused: How boring! Debate is one of the things that makes this board fun! If you were all a bunch of Stepford Wives comparing Clorox to Purex and Del Monte to Hunts I'd be drinking by noon. ;) I like to think that I'm above all that, and if I were that closed minded about other people's opinions I'd be ashamed to get out of bed in the morning.

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by SandyM
A healthy debate is always fun. It just gets weird when people start taking things personally, or say things before reading them back to see how it will be perceived someone else.

I'm sure I've killed enough threads in my time. Doesn't bother me a bit.

As far as an ignore list - I never knew it existed until a few weeks ago, and I still don't use it. If I'm on someone's ignore list, so be it. I'm not ready to take my toys and go home just yet...... ;)

Sandy,

You've said it all. I need not add more. I also don't use the "buddy" list either.

[JHolcomb]

Weird. So does it just avoid threads by certain people or posts within individual threads or both? I actually think it would be hilarious if someone had me on their ignore list. Really, it just strikes me as amusing that I could incite hatred and dislike in someone who's never met me. What power! Now I WANT to be on someones ignore list!

[Peggy C.]

Originally posted by JHolcomb
Weird. So does it just avoid threads by certain people or posts within individual threads or both? I actually think it would be hilarious if someone had me on their ignore list. Really, it just strikes me as amusing that I could incite hatred and dislike in someone who's never met me. What power! Now I WANT to be on someones ignore list!

Done! Oh I'm just kidding, I couldn't ignore you I find you to amusing.:D

[maizeyoats]

Sneezles,
The last time you were disappointed with the board and left I urged you to reconsider and did say good things about you. I ALWAYS appreciated the extra effort you made posting. So I was very happy when you did come back and don't you dare leave again.

Now about the ignore list I have no idea what that is. You mean you can make your own personal list to ignore posters? If that is so shame on this board for allowing it or encouraging it if they do.
OK who's doing it??????

[Dewey]

OK, another ignorant person that never knew you could set up an "ignore list". I did know about the buddy list, but have never used it. I must admit that my first thought was like Jen's "hey wouldn't it be funny if I was on someone's ignore list?" Although I doubt that I'd ever make it onto someones list, since I just don't have enough time to post here and be well known.

Despite not posting a lot, I read a lot. And like the rest of you, you get a certain feeling for different people's personalities. I'm certain some of the impressions I have are wrong about some people, since it can be SOOO hard to express things through a BB (except for Jewel, who seems to have a great talent for BB expression, I just KNOW she's as funny in person as she is on the BB!) Anyway, I always thought that Sneezles was one of the people that if I ever met, I'd just like her from the get go. Can't put my finger on why exactly, just seemed like she is an interesting person. So I'm also sorry to hear that you (Sneezles) have had "BB issues."

[MKSquared]

Well, I'll admit it: I have thought about putting some people on my ignore list. It's not that they're trolls on here, just causing trouble ... but I just don't appreciate what they've posted before. Then I thought about it: I can simply skip over their posts. What if I missed something good in a thread that they started? So, I reconsidered, and nobody's on my ignore list.

:)

I'm feeling a little guilty 'cause I didn't recognize sneezle's amazing contribution to my "meal to impress guys" plea over on the other board. Personally, I find that if someone posts every other post to say "thanks," their posts become be distracting. I try to remain a minimal influence once a thread of mine gets going. So, if my hands-off approach hurt you, sneezles -- or anyone else! -- I'm truly sorry. Any contribution means that you meant enough to think of a solution for me -- and that's awesome. :)

[carolyn.1]

This is so weird, actually I have been having "feelings" that I am ignored by certain long time posters. Just a feeling mind you. I too, have had some slightly bitter conversations on these boards...only because I have a real problem putting words together that doesn't come over very well. On the board I sound rude, but if you were looking at me you would not get that impression. Does that make sense???
I did not know their was an "ignore" option...what a shame!
Sneezles, I really enjoy your posts, and when I see you started a thread, I also take a peek;)

Carolyn

[greysangel]

now i'm wondering how i come across? :confused: :confused:

JeAnne

[Dewey]

Originally posted by greysangel
now i'm wondering how i come across? :confused: :confused:

JeAnne

As a totally Kick A$$, fun-to-hang-out-with kind of person. I always thought that you seem like a great person!