I'd like to ignore a moderator

[SecondCor521]

Hi,

I don't mind having my posts moderated, threads deleted, or receiving PMs from any or all of the moderators. But I'd like to avoid reading one moderator's posts.

I tried to add the person to my ignore list and the board software says I can't ignore them because they're a moderator.

The posts in question are ordinary posts where the person is just sharing their opinions on a topic like a regular board member. They are not "moderating-related posts" like closing a thread, or explaining why a post was edited.

Please consider changing this feature of the board so that I can ignore this person's regular posts. Alternatively, maybe moderators have a "regular person account" and a "I'm a moderator now account". Alternatively, please explain why I shouldn't be able to ignore a moderator's regular comments on a topic when I can ignore regular users.

Thanks,

2Cor521

 

[REWahoo]

If it's any consolation, the mod in question* can't ignore you either.



*For obvious reasons, mods aren't permitted to ignore members.

 

[soupcxan]

How do I ignore threads about ignoring moderators?

 

[REWahoo]

How do I ignore threads about ignoring moderators?

Click on "Thread Tools" and on the drop down menu, click "Ignore this thread."

 

[soupcxan]

Perhaps I was a bit too subtle...twas just a joke.

 

[EvrClrx311]

Perhaps I was a bit too subtle...

prehaps REWahoo was as well

 

[braumeister]

Tough problem, but here's a reference source that might help:

How to scroll through a web page

 

[Bestwifeever]

Everyone ignores me in real life.

 

[REWahoo]

Someone will come along any minute now and point out everyone ignores them in the real world...

 

[MichaelB]

Everyone ignores me in real life.

 

[Amethyst]

Could that be because you have mastered the art of looking rich?

 

[Midpack]

I tried to add the person to my ignore list and the board software says I can't ignore them because they're a moderator.

As it should be IMO, I vote we leave everything as is on this request. We won't agree on everything, but I wouldn't accuse any past or present Moderator of being stupid or confrontational (they do that in private). Ignore is for "doofi" - Mods aren't in that category.

Aren't we supposed to debate Moderating in private anyway?

Just skip posts you don't want to read, easy-peasy. Seriously...

 

[My Dream]

As it should be IMO, I vote we leave everything as is on this request. Just skip posts you don't want to read, easy-peasy. Seriously...

That's what I've been doing so far, although I've been told it helps if you have thick skin......... which I don't.

 

[Purron]

It's just another brick in the wall.

 

[donheff]

Just skip posts you don't want to read, easy-peasy. Seriously...

+1. I never even thought about using the ignore function. It is easy to skim through stuff you are not interested in. If it really irritates you read it as a character building exercise.

 

[ERD50]

+1. I never even thought about using the ignore function. It is easy to skim through stuff you are not interested in. If it really irritates you read it as a character building exercise.

I don't use the 'ignore' feature either, however....

... Alternatively, maybe moderators have a "regular person account" and a "I'm a moderator now account".

I do think there is merit to this. I have responded to what I thought was a 'moderator as poster' comment, only to find that my response was seen as commenting on the moderator action. Since many of the mods are regular posters, and some are quite opinionated (which is fine), it's hard to tell a 'moderator post' from a 'moderator as poster' sometimes. I'm not a mind reader, I'm a post reader.

-ERD50

 

[Major Tom]

Oooh, thanks for the entertaining thread!

I've always had a strong tendency to allow things that don't interest me directly to pass straight over my head - both in real life and on the internet, so have never had a need for the ignore function on this, or any board. However IMO, whether or not you agree with, or like, what mods have to say, they do tend to form an important part of the "conscience" of this place, so to speak. For this reason, I think it's a good idea to be aware of what they're saying.

And hey - as an alternative, there's always real life

 

[Tree-dweller]

Oooh, thanks for the entertaining thread!

I've always had a strong tendency to allow things that don't interest me directly to pass straight over my head - both in real life and on the internet, so have never had a need for the ignore function on this, or any board. However IMO, whether or not you agree with, or like, what mods have to say, they do tend to form an important part of the "conscience" of this place, so to speak. For this reason, I think it's a good idea to be aware of what they're saying.

And hey - as an alternative, there's always real life

Likewise, I'm sure! + 1

 

[Alan]

Noone ignores me.

 

[Major Tom]

Did someone just say something?

 

[noone]

Did someone just say something?

I didn't hear a thing.

 

[Avalon]

I didn't hear a thing.

Noone may not, but someone does....

 

[Moemg]

Noone ignores me.

I would never ignore you as I see you as a direct link to my soul mate Hugh Grant !

 

[haha]

I would never ignore you as I see you as a direct link to my soul mate Hugh Grant !

I thought Hugh Laurie was your squeeze?

Ha

 

[SecondCor521]

Hi all,

I'm fine if others don't want to use the ignore function. I happen to use it a lot on this board. There are a number of folks whose post frequently enough, and are "doofus-y" enough (IMHO, of course) that I'd rather ignore everything they have to say than slog through the 99% dross for the 1% nickel.

It doesn't have anything to do with reading different opinions; I do a lot of that and enjoy well-reasoned and respectful discussions and enjoy learning the different points of view. It's more a matter of saving myself the time and angst of reading stuff that doesn't add value to my life.

Out of the 20 or so people in this category, one of them happens to be a moderator. I can and do ignore the 19 folks, and would like to ignore this 20th person as well.

Again, just to be clear, I support all of the moderators here in their moderating duties and I think we should triple their pay and benefits for that work they do. My request in this case is to simply ignore the posts that this moderator makes as a "regular poster" because I think said person's opinions as a poster are less than worthless.

Made up example:

1. Moderator X writes: "I'm closing this thread due to violation of community rule X. <Insert Porky>"
2. Moderator X writes: "I think it's better to take Social Security as soon as possible."

I want to ignore the second post. I don't care whether I can ignore the first post or not.

REWahoo, yes, I'm aware of that rule, and am grateful that people take on the moderating job on this board. As someone who already ignores ~20 posters, I know I won't ever be a moderator here.

2Cor521