I used the 'Blacklist' feature..

...and it felt good!

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...although it doesn't appear to be working and I'm not sure why. Anyone got any ideas?

But it did feel good, though. I never thought I'd enjoy censorship quite this much. I'm really quite ashamed to say that - but I did what I felt I needed to do.

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
:-/ I'm sorry that it isn't working. I've never used it myself, although I've considered it. I'm not even sure how it's supposed to work.

~Dan
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
It feels better to know I don't use it. The play is more fair and steels the nerve. Just wouldn't be the same to blog and wonder what the ahole thought and not know.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
The person that you blacklist isn't supposed to be able to respond to any more of your blogs...actually, I think that's it: the person that I blacklisted can continue to respond to the thread they were on, but not to any others.

I'm still glad I did it. I have no regrets.

And, Dan, I think it obvious it wasn't you.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yeah Dharmagirl, your last blog was HUGE. (The Too Close for Comfort one.) You've racked up 71 comments on that thing already. It is interesting how a post about something can sort of take on a life of its own.

Amazing.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, it was Jamie, and it got out of control. I never thought that it would. All I wanted to do was express how my perspective on the war had changed because it had become a personal thing for me...and it blew up in my face.

War brings out the worst in folks, whether they're talking theoretically or doing the damn fighting on the front lines.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
No, Marvin, it wasn't you. I'd have told you if I was going to do that to you.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't believe in blacklisting or trolling, although I have used the latter on occasion when someone was being particularly annoying. It actually made me feel dirty, and then i felt like a real jackass when I got trolled for a few hundred points a couple weeks later.

I'm glad the feature is there for those who feel the need to use it, but I don't think I ever would
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
Imajinit, I agree fully.

Dharmagrl, I like to think that we have enough respect for eachother that even when we irritate each other beyond all bounds of reason, we work it out instead of avoiding the situation.

~Dan
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
when we irritate each other beyond all bounds of reason, we work it out instead of avoiding the situation.


Dan, is this as contradictory as it sounds?
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
The thing is, we rarely irritate each other cause we know what irks us off. It's not hard to figure out you know, after all we've "known" each other and read each other for quite some time now. Sometimes, by looking at the replies, I think that we've formed a little community within the community. Oh wait, righto, someone already branded us as a "clique" before, didn't they ;)
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Where is this thread you speak of Dharma? Muggaz must read.

Then, and only then, will i tell you my opinion!!!

I dont like censorship, but i dont really like insensitive twats either. If someone could point me hither, it would be most appreciated! - I feel like I have come back after Easter break and all this shiznit has gone down whilst I am unawares!!! its crazy! I always know whats goin' down here!

BAM!!!
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
It's called "Too Close For Comfot", Muggaz. I'm still upset about it.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh, and just so everyone knows, if it had been one of the 'clique' that had upset me I wouldn't have blacklisted them. You guys I would have tried to work it out with. However, it wasn't.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
Your blog.... your control over it......... as it should be.
If someone was giving me grief I could do without, there'd be no hesitation on my part in blacklisting them.
Pity though, if it's not working.


Wreckless
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hey Dharma~I just sent you an email, k? I mean, I answered yours back. Just so you'll know. I stayed up ALL night again! I told you how weird I am! . Keep holding your head high, dig? Hope my email helps you out a little? Bye for now...

~MadPoet
(Whooooops. Almost used my given name at birth!)

P.S. Lt. Muggaz is officially defending our Society again. Aint it cool?
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, Mad, it is....

Got to bed and get some damn sleep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
Dharma, I think everyone needs to be true themselves about what irks them and what doesn't. I personally have enough important stress causers in my life. If someone here on JU won't get the message to lay off because they are pissing me off, I won't hesitate to blacklist them and delete the offending comments.

I got into the pissing match on that article and I apologize. The focus should have stayed on your feelings and the feelings of your daughter. Nothing else said there after meant anything. I am not proud that I got sucked into that.

'best wishes
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
Jill, there's no need to apologize. You came to my defense, and for that I thank you.

My reasons for using the blacklist feature are much the same as yours...I have enough crap going on without having assinine and derogatory comments left here add to that stress level. There's not really much I can do about some stresses in my life, but those than I can change, I will.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
"And this above all, to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night follows the day, that thou canst not be false to any man."

A lil Shakespeare. I hope I got that right...

~Dan