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02-25-2009 #21
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I wouldn't vote for a LAW that required one person to listen to another. But here we aren't talking about the law. We're talking about a collection of forums wherein which we communicate with one another. Why obstruct that communication. As a philosophical IDEA, free speech is about the free exchange, communication and mutual development of ideas. It requires listening as well as speaking.
I don't see what the problem is with someone ignoring you, if they choose to ignore you they are the only ones being hurt.
I do see your point about the inanities that sometimes go on here and how an ignore button might make life more convenient. That’s why I propose the compromise.
"...I no longer believe that people's secrets are defined and communicable, or their feelings full-blown and easy to recognize."_Alice Munro, Chaddeleys and Flemings.
"...the order in creation which you see is that which you have put there, like a string in a maze, so that you shall not lose your way". _Judge Holden, Cormac McCarthy's, BLOOD MERIDIAN.
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02-25-2009 #22
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Why would you want to ignore Jen? Love her or hate her, she keeps you coming back for more!
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02-25-2009 #23
I like the idea of an ignore feature (Though I might rarely use it). It actually =protects= free speech in that those that might find the posts offensive or inane are less likely to push a mod to ban or restrict the user (This is, after all, a private forum and there are limits to one's free speech rights akin to what one might tolerate at a party in one's home).
I tend to steer clear of hot-spot threads and slugfests, so an ignore feature would be something I might not use much. Though, much like Adblock on Firefox, which allows me to blip out offensive, or more accurately 'distasteful' images that I personally find disturbing, an ignore feature could filter out quite a bit of static from the threads.
'Free speech' is the ability for anyone to voice their views and opinions, but it doesn't force another to listen to/read those views and opinions.
The 'Mute' button is my friend.
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
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02-25-2009 #24
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"Free speech" is only the enforceable part of "Free exchange of ideas." I would hope that HA attempt to "lubricate," if you will, that free exchange in the Politics & Religion Forum.
In the General Forum, I would like HA to promote the free exchange of ads, addresses, fluids, pictures etc. Here I do see the usefulness of a "blind me" button.
BTW, hi there BeardedOne.
"...I no longer believe that people's secrets are defined and communicable, or their feelings full-blown and easy to recognize."_Alice Munro, Chaddeleys and Flemings.
"...the order in creation which you see is that which you have put there, like a string in a maze, so that you shall not lose your way". _Judge Holden, Cormac McCarthy's, BLOOD MERIDIAN.
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02-25-2009 #25
Hi, Trish!
"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." - George Orwell
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02-25-2009 #26
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I'm not really for an ignore button. There are times when it would be nice. But then I think about the other side, which is not seeing what someone has to say.
For one thing I think it would destroy the continuity of some threads.
I think better is the current system where folks who are totally blatantly abusive and unable to control themselves are simply shown the door.
I do occasionally use the Firefox photo blocker feature to ignore the occasional really gross photo or the totally oversize ones that make me have to scroll horizontally to read a thread.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents.
Hugs,
TS Jamie
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02-25-2009 #27
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Re: Imagine if this place had an ignore button
Originally Posted by dgs925
What a pussy wanker. You must not get out much.
LOL
LOL
An amature does it till they get it right,
A professional does it till they can't get it wrong.
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02-25-2009 #28
William Escalade is no more. He's done his service to the site.