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In reply to the discussion: In re: The ignore function [View all]TheKentuckian
(26,314 posts)123. Don't use it but would probably find life more enjoyable if I did with just a couple or so
That grate on my nerves and tempt me to want to really blast them too damn often that also never bring any insight or knowledge but like a gambler too invested to quit a bad game, I let the nonsense drone on in hope of a payoff that really do come in from time to time because I have found just about everyone has something important to say making it worth tolerating the rest of their shit, given enough opportunity. Even if it a little scrap of truth that makes a mountain of bullshit wobble at the slightest tug.
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I would never use it but i highly recommend it for people who just don't get along.
hrmjustin
Apr 2014
#11
Ignore is for people who don't like people who disagree with them. Never have understood it. It.....
Logical
Apr 2014
#19
I think some people enjoy creating their own little virtual world where everyone agrees with them.
Nye Bevan
Apr 2014
#89
I put people on ignore who only publish sensationalist stories and who do it predictably
Beringia
Apr 2014
#23
Yep and yep. It's so funny that often the ones braying about how much they use ignore
Number23
Apr 2014
#98
Poor you. Sitting through endless renditions of ' Sun, sun, mr. Golden sun, please shine down on me'
bravenak
Apr 2014
#102
Ignore is for cowards. If a person can't defend their views, they shouldn't
bluestate10
Apr 2014
#69
Ignore is for time-wasting shit-stirrers. It's got nothing to do with defending views. n/t
winter is coming
Apr 2014
#77
I have a few. I don't have patience for some threads that are regularly posted such as,
quinnox
Apr 2014
#81
Me too. I somehow have the ability to ignore crappy posts without technological assistance,
Nye Bevan
Apr 2014
#88
I've had 2 people on Ignore in almost 10 years on DU; currently it's one person
LeftishBrit
Apr 2014
#108
I lurked for a bit before joining and don't use the ignore function I just
Exposethefrauds
Apr 2014
#110
I have this wonderful ability to ignore folk and topics I do not care to enage with on my own
etherealtruth
Apr 2014
#113
I don't have anyone on ignore, but I am not opposed to using it if needed
LostOne4Ever
Apr 2014
#120
Don't use it but would probably find life more enjoyable if I did with just a couple or so
TheKentuckian
Apr 2014
#123