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Poll? Block function.

Posted : 1/29/2008 3:16:14 PM

I don't know if this can be made into a poll, or how to do it or who to contact. But anyway. I thought it would be a good idea to get a show of hands: Who WANTS a block function?

I thought of putting it in How Are We Doing, but lets face it, hardly anyone goes there and this place gets loads more traffic. I also toyed with the idea of putting it in the Behaviour section, because if anywhere gets rough, it's there, and that could be where it's most needed! I think poll results there could be dramatically different. But it's not a Dog Behaviour question, so I supposed that would be a poor choice over all.

I think we have a kind of block function, you can currently block someone on your list of friends. I'm not sure how that works - so I have to be "friends" with someone I don't like before I can block them? Admitting to being confused, or perhaps just slightly stupid...

So come on, speak up, what do you think? Do you want a block function?

Yes - I think we really do need one, I would get very good use out of it and I think the board is lacking without it.

No - I wouldn't use it.

Meh. I suppose I might use it if I had one but I don't really care.

My answer: Yes I bally well do!

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 1/29/2008 3:25:04 PM

YES,YES,YES,YES,YES,YES,YES!

Oh, I vote that Yes- I think we really do need one.

I feel bad sending out a friend invite to someone who I would prefer not know exist. It just doesn't seem right...

cyclefiend2000

Posted : 1/29/2008 3:25:28 PM

i thought there was a blocking function?

but yes i support having one.

rwbeagles

Posted : 1/29/2008 3:36:18 PM

Well we actually do have a POLL section right above General Chat. I am not even sure the software allows for it honestly...and if that's the case the poll is not going to change much LOL.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 1/29/2008 4:44:47 PM

I've been talking to the Admins about a block feature. I'm sure if they can they will. Until then I guess we'll have to keep on self editing (?) & manually ignoring offensive people.

For what it's worth, I'd LOVE to have the iggy feature back.

jjsmom06

Posted : 1/29/2008 5:08:13 PM

YES PLEASE... allow me to be first in line for a block function... they can be oh so handy Wink

probe1957

Posted : 1/29/2008 5:23:59 PM

jjsmom06

YES PLEASE... allow me to be first in line for a block function... they can be oh so handy

Anyone in particular you would want to block, Shel?

jjsmom06

Posted : 1/29/2008 5:30:08 PM

I dont know... just guessing but probably same as you, you smarmy old man. Wink

Jewlieee

Posted : 1/29/2008 6:27:05 PM

A block function would be great. I have a pretty good ignore function in my head though - which comes from years of internet use Wink

I imagine that those powers that be also have a great ignore function too because no requests seem to be heard to begin with! (who started a thread, and so on)

Liesje

Posted : 1/29/2008 6:30:16 PM

Usually I don't care but there have been times recently I've wanted it, mainly to prevent me from reading really asinine things, bursting out laughing causing me to spit my drink and thus ruin my computer, which would really make me mad.

ron2

Posted : 1/29/2008 7:12:33 PM

Liesje
bursting out laughing causing me to spit my drink and thus ruin my computer, which would really make me mad.

Yes, but that mental image, with the addition of your canine crew looking up and tilting their heads to one side as if to say "What the heck?" is certainly a bonus for me.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 1/29/2008 9:08:06 PM

Liesje

Usually I don't care but there have been times recently I've wanted it, mainly to prevent me from reading really asinine things, bursting out laughing causing me to spit my drink and thus ruin my computer, which would really make me mad.

I thought that I was the only person that happened to. Suddenly, I feel so much better.

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 1/29/2008 10:57:53 PM

Didn't we use to have one on the old forum? I never figured out how to use it then and probably wouldn't be able to now either ... but yes, I think there should definitely be one if people feel like it's a good thing to have.

Joyce

ottoluv

Posted : 1/29/2008 11:01:18 PM

A block function would definately help my blood pressure.

jjsmom06

Posted : 1/29/2008 11:07:23 PM

fuzzy_dogs_mom
Didn't we use to have one on the old forum? I never figured out how to use it then and probably wouldn't be able to now either ... but yes, I think there should definitely be one if people feel like it's a good thing to have.

Joyce

Yes Joyce, we did. I employed it on the old forum and liked it fairly well. Only problem was if the poster you are blocking got quoted by someone else, you could see it. Also, on the old forum, I use to have new post notifications and if the person I was blocking was on the same thread I was on, I would get to see their lovely comments in my email. Angry

So it wasn’t a perfect system, but better than not having any.