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MuseRider

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24. That was my problem,

Wed Oct 13, 2021, 04:52 PM

Oct 2021

I did not want to get into a long fight and I would have. I try to stay nice, I slip from time to time but I have to realize that for the most part the people here are true and honest and at least partly on my side, never on the other side but not always where I am. I just went from putting myself in the corner (ignoring for a while) to just needing to not hear all the moronic/stupid/mean and potentially troll posts. I figured I would miss some things but not lose my mind or temper . Tfg got to me, AND all of us. I lost my ability to tolerate a lot of that. LOL. I hate using it but it has certainly kept me in my frame and out of trouble.

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Two pieces of advice for new DUers starting an OP [View all] Cyrano Oct 2021 OP

Lately, I've taken to just putting fools on Fool Ignore. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #1

I waited about 18 years before MuseRider Oct 2021 #6

Gotta' admit that I haven't used "Ignore" Cyrano Oct 2021 #10

Whenever I declare an "Ignore List" amnesty it just makes me sad... hunter Oct 2021 #13

That was my problem, MuseRider Oct 2021 #24

I use it sparingly Gore1FL Oct 2021 #30

I agree. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #40

I am the same been here 17 yrs Tree Lady Oct 2021 #65

Glad to see your evolution on the Full Ignore feature. Paladin Oct 2021 #11

I think newbies might appreciate an explanation of how to use the Ignore feature. TheRickles Oct 2021 #21

On the line with the poster's name, just above subject line, there's a shadow person with an 'X' lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #28

Thanks! TheRickles Oct 2021 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 #31

I LOVE ignore drmeow Oct 2021 #89

Pretty much the same as my criteria. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #90

Sound advice malaise Oct 2021 #2

I use Ignore liberally. Life's too short to tolerate "kiddie scorn". . . Journeyman Oct 2021 #3

Me too. I have no tolerance for folks who are just outright rude. zuul Oct 2021 #17

Please make your headline indicative of the subject, not vague. keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #4

This! Pinback Oct 2021 #55

What took you so long? keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #58

Oh good, you don't have me on Ignore (yet). Pinback Oct 2021 #62

Better... depending on settings of newest first or oldest first keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #67

Same rules here. I don't open Tweet posts or "This!" posts. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #84

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I see that. lpbk2713 Oct 2021 #61

Two more: CrispyQ Oct 2021 #7

Some more: Qutzupalotl Oct 2021 #8

and "This!", I hate that Shellback Squid Oct 2021 #12

Yes! Thank you. DeeNice Oct 2021 #16

I confess it is kind of fun to guess what the hell an OP is about. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #20

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I would also say a third bit of advice Mr.Bill Oct 2021 #9

Too late for me but thanks. I seem to attract those who hate my posts, derail my thread with the UTUSN Oct 2021 #14

OH HELL NO! I completely disagree!!! underpants Oct 2021 #15

I'd reply to you, but that would break rule 2. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #18

Rule #2 clearly states "Never reply to a fool." KS Toronado Oct 2021 #25

I know U.P. is no fool, but some posts just beg for a response. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #29

Yea, your post was begging me to say something funny. KS Toronado Oct 2021 #33

Getting warmed up for internet discussions underpants Oct 2021 #54

Duty calls. Pinback Oct 2021 #59

😆😆😆😆 underpants Oct 2021 #64

Best one ever, and very early on Hekate Oct 2021 #76

Wait a minute, I gotta get another bowl of cornflakes. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #82

Also, clearly indicate a post is satire when applicable Pluvious Oct 2021 #19

I can't agree more with this. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #74

Hey, cite your source, post a URL, and without a picture the OP is meaningless. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #22

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I think if some of us gave ALL our honest tips--we might drive all the newbs away... hlthe2b Oct 2021 #23

Good OP, good thread Hekate Oct 2021 #26

I put those "fly under the radar" trolls on Ignore Skittles Oct 2021 #27

For me, the biggest complaint is a title/subject that contains no content - just click bait. erronis Oct 2021 #35

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Add to that: "THIS" and "Turn on *** Right F'n NOW" ( cringe ) Pluvious Oct 2021 #79

I usually see "This!" as a reply of absolute agreement with the post to which it is replying. Beartracks Oct 2021 #83

So...the Internet. Iggo Oct 2021 #37

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What do trolls want more than anything else? Martin Eden Oct 2021 #42

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As was said before, this is an excellent post and thread! bronxiteforever Oct 2021 #43

Recommended. H2O Man Oct 2021 #44

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2021 #45

+1 ha ha (got one of those the other day) GoodRaisin Oct 2021 #66

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Me too. GoodRaisin Oct 2021 #69

I haven't had to post this one in quite a while (which gives me hope)... Iggo Oct 2021 #46

Also... Make the post title mean something- viva la Oct 2021 #48

I can relate to this. ShazzieB Oct 2021 #77

Never engage with the trolls. Just block, report, move on! Initech Oct 2021 #49

I agree. Woodwizard Oct 2021 #50

👍 Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #51

Great Advice beemerphill Oct 2021 #52

If it is a long OP or response, PARAGRAPHS PLEASE! 3catwoman3 Oct 2021 #53

I can't read those. The ones with no punctuation, no capitalization, just one single Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #75

Don't immediately jump in and start scolding the board Crunchy Frog Oct 2021 #56

Where are you located? crud Oct 2021 #57

I actually have more folks on Banned Jury List LakeArenal Oct 2021 #63

Watch out for posters who pop up out of nowhere to shit on anything you say, Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #70

Ooops, one more: Probably few others are watching the same TV show you're watching, so Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #71

Dang it DashOneBravo Oct 2021 #72

Things have changed mdmc501 Oct 2021 #73

Wise advice. mia Oct 2021 #78

I have learned so much from other DUers UpInArms Oct 2021 #80

3 pieces of advice from and old DUer Ellipsis Oct 2021 #81

Avoid acronyms and textspeak central scrutinizer Oct 2021 #85

3. Not everyone on here are Democrats or vote for Democrats. dalton99a Oct 2021 #86

Utilize the ignore button too. CousinIT Oct 2021 #87

Thank you! (n/t) Patton French Oct 2021 #88