Blocking members...

[HyKlas]

So, as another got added to my block list, a question about blocking arose... Is there any way to completely block? Such as, threads started by these members won't even show up in the forums.

 

[mhardy6647]

Not AFAIK -- but you'll probably not see this answer anyway...

 

[Kingshead]

not afaik -- but you'll probably not see this answer anyway...

bwaaaaaa ha ha,ha ha ha

 

[luvvinvinyl]

The ignore list is supposed to do that, as I understand it.

 

[usedto]

I'm curious - what's the difference between blocking someone, and just ignoring their posts?

 

[toxcrusadr]

They can't send you PM's or emails, for one thing. I just looked it up, didn't know either. :stupid:

 

[mulester7]

.....as things are now, if you put someone on ignore, you will still see the threads they start, and all the responses, but not their posts.....

 

[Hyperion]

Why would you want to 'block' or 'ignore' anyone? - just don't read their posts?

 

[usedto]

Why would you want to 'block' or 'ignore' anyone? - just don't read their posts?

That's why I was asking. Seems pretty elementary to me.:scratch2:

 

[toxcrusadr]

I would guess it's simply a feature of vbulletin that's available if you want to use it.

If you ran into a real whack job, it might be handy to be able to block PMs and emails. I've never had occasion to do that, mind you.

 

[whitey]

I blocked a senior "well respected" member. The *all audio not attitude* mantra seemed not apply to him. I like to read the threads, just not his douche bag answers.

 

[mhardy6647]

The ignore list is supposed to do that, as I understand it.

No, one still sees the posts, just not the content. New threads are, I think, seen, too -- but hovering over the link won't show a preview of the content.

That said -- I guess I don't know whether any of the couple of lunkheads I have on ignore ever actually start threads or just react to others... so there may be a sort of tautology operating there.

 

[HyKlas]

Think of it like fine tuning your experience through the "member genome project". :thmbsp: If it will always display threads and posts then I suppose it's pointless. Was just hoping to streamline my Barter Town experience by getting rid of the threads from the people I would never do business with. People who I feel do not fit in with the Karma aspect of the site. Removing clutter if you will. Moot point now it seems...

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

Why would you want to 'block' or 'ignore' anyone? - just don't read their posts?

I can think of some reasons there are 2 or 3 AKers on my ignore list. I simply don't need to see any of their posts and their avatars and sigs I have no need to see.

 

[Sandy G]

Anyone who has HALF a brain will have me on "Ignore"... Anyone who has 3/4 of a brain will have me on "Block"...

 

[mulester7]

.....would someone please tell me what Sandy G just said? .....

 

[skippy_ps]

I just do the "don't read their posts" thing. Works pretty well although sometimes I fall off the wagon and read one anyway. Then, I re-remember why I don't read their posts.

Sort of works.

Murray

 

[luvvinvinyl]

The Ignore List is a luxury I cannot afford.

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

Anyone who has HALF a brain will have me on "Ignore"... Anyone who has 3/4 of a brain will have me on "Block"...

I guess that means I have a quarter of......something. :scratch2:

 

[SuperjazzyJa]

The Ignore List is a luxury I cannot afford.

That makes sense.