topic Re: Mute Button in Suggestion Box

Mute Button

Porcelain — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:27:16 GMT

Could we please have a mute button in the forum? That way I could mute posters that repeatedly rile me up instead of engaging with them. Much better for the blood pressure.

(Edited to add: Obviously I don't need a button in order to do this. It would just be nice to use occasionally when I find that I don't want to hear any more from an individual, as a matter of convenience--not necessity. I agree that it is up to me not to engage. And it is silly to link my blood pressure in any way to what others write or say.

In real life, I just walk away from people who are unpleasant and stay away from them. I do not feel I owe it to anyone to stick around once I determine that I do not care to listen to them anymore. And I expect others to do the same.)

My question to everyone: If this forum had a mute button, would you use it? Even if you would use it on me, I would still love to know. Or is there already some sort of function that I don't know about that would accomplish this? Thanks in advance!

Re: Mute Button

Nbo — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:00:32 GMT

I wouldn't use it because it's ok to hear other opinions even when we think they are crazy. It's good to know how people really feel about each other. People post things that they normally wouldn't say to someone's face.

Re: Mute Button

chrystaltree — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:04:03 GMT

You still have the option of ignore the posters you don't care for. You are not required to read every single post and every single response that appears on the board. Most of us pick and choose what we read. You are in charge of your own blood pressure...LOL

Re: Mute Button

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:05:05 GMT

I don't have to read or engage in any discussion. It's my decision.

Re: Mute Button

rms1954 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:09:00 GMT

A mute button??? Since when is there sound in the forums?

Re: Mute Button

Travone — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:14:30 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
I don't have to read or engage in any discussion. It's my decision.

Ditto what indoor kitty said.

Re: Mute Button

Porcelain — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:14:33 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
You still have the option of ignore the posters you don't care for. You are not required to read every single post and every single response that appears on the board. Most of us pick and choose what we read. You are in charge of your own blood pressure...LOL

I forget who is who sometimes. It takes a really unpleasant interaction for me to remember. And that rarely happens. Sometimes people change their names as well.

But I also agree with you @chrystaltree . My blood pressure, my responsibility. My reading choices, my responsibility. My responses or no, my responsibility. Sigh. Still would like a mute button though.

Re: Mute Button

Pook — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:19:20 GMT

Wouldn't use it. Everyone can post what they want and only I have control over whether I choose to view posts, reply to a post and how I react to a post.

Re: Mute Button

Havarti — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:52:03 GMT

Oh, I would use it!

Many of the people with the highest number of posts seem to be the constant contrarians. If you say the sky is blue they must contradict and interject their wisdom with the obvious - that the sky is sometimes gray...just to play the devil's advocate. I suspect it is designed to create more post "notches" for them. However, I just find them annoying...which is also part of their gameplan. I would LOVE to mute or block them...bunches of them! There are certain names whose post I just will never read any longer...I skip right over them when I see their names. I am open to hearing and learning from people with different views or opinions, but we all know who we are really talking about and it is not those that make you think in a new way or see things from a different perspective. Bring on the mute/block button!

Re: Mute Button

Peaches McPhee — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:23:10 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
A mute button??? Since when is there sound in the forums?

She means an Ignore button.

Re: Mute Button

KingstonsMom — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:48:09 GMT

@Porcelain

We used to have an 'ignore' button, but it went away with the last forum changes and Mods have said that it's not coming back.

Re: Mute Button

Kachina624 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:50:00 GMT

@Porcelain. We used to have an ignore feature, however when we got the new system several years ago, that feature wasn't included and the mods said it couldn't be added. End of discussion

Re: Mute Button

Porcelain — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:04:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Porcelain. We used to have an ignore feature, however when we got the new system several years ago, that feature wasn't included and the mods said it couldn't be added. End of discussion

That's too bad. If it's impossible, I guess it's impossible. Seems to me like there ought to be modular plugins available for forum platforms like this one. But if not, I guess I that's just the way it is.

Re: Mute Button

loriqvc — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:41:20 GMT

I've always found it very easy to skip right past threads started by users who are known for stirring up trouble or only posting complaints, and it's just as easy to scroll past individual comments in a thread. The titles of threads can also be a simple clue as to whether it's worth your time and potential aggravation to check them out. But most importantly, everyone is welcome to share thoughts and opinions in these forums whether anyone else agrees or cares or doesn't, as long as they're following the rules—and there's no need to implement special technology features to avoid/exclude people.

Re: Mute Button

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:52:04 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
Could we please have a mute button in the forum? That way I could mute posters that repeatedly rile me up instead of engaging with them. Much better for the blood pressure.

My question to everyone: If this forum had a mute button, would you use it? Even if you would use it on me, I would still love to know. Or is there already some sort of function that I don't know about that would accomplish this? Thanks in advance!

We had one years ago before they changed the forums over and I loved it. We've been asking for one ever since, but they say they are unable to implement one with whatever software they've chosen.

Re: Mute Button

geezerette — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:21:56 GMT

No, I don't think I would use it. I never used it when it was available.

There are many people that post things I am diametrically opposed to, and some are just continually downright rude to others. However, sometimes those same people will post something that I do agree with. Or, they will frame an argument with a different perspective than mine, which will make me stop and think. Sometimes, I may even change my mind.

It also gives me a better idea of what people are thinking. So I don't get caught up in my own little views.

Re: Mute Button

Spurt — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:14:56 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
I've always found it very easy to skip right past threads started by users who are known for stirring up trouble or only posting complaints, and it's just as easy to scroll past individual comments in a thread. The titles of threads can also be a simple clue as to whether it's worth your time and potential aggravation to check them out. But most importantly, everyone is welcome to share thoughts and opinions in these forums whether anyone else agrees or cares or doesn't, as long as they're following the rules—and there's no need to implement special technology features to avoid/exclude people.

@loriqvc

Well said! 👍

Re: Mute Button

mom2four0418 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 21:22:47 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
Could we please have a mute button in the forum? That way I could mute posters that repeatedly rile me up instead of engaging with them. Much better for the blood pressure.

My question to everyone: If this forum had a mute button, would you use it? Even if you would use it on me, I would still love to know. Or is there already some sort of function that I don't know about that would accomplish this? Thanks in advance

I don't allow anonymous strangers to have that kind of power over my life.

Re: Mute Button

hooked on books — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:37:19 GMT

Personally, I find the all the different opinions and attitudes of the posters to be interesting. It is truly amazing to read how some people's minds actually work. And the flaring of the tempers, snarky comments, etc. Nobody will ever agree on everything and we are all entitled to voice our differences of opinions, however, it can be done in a respectful way. People's personalities are really highlighted in these forums and I am only basing this on some of the, searching for the correct word(s), insulting, demeaning, angry, very angry, defensive, argumentative, downright nasty now, the flip side, pleasant, informative, helpful, sympathetic, empathetic, kind.... comments. Which words describe your personality??!! Hmmmm.?.?.?.?😃😃

Re: Mute Button

blackhole99 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:54:21 GMT

What you are saying by the mute comment is that you don't want to to encounter anyone who doesn't agree with you.