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LWolf

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46. Ignore everyone who disagrees with you,

Sat Oct 25, 2014, 12:43 PM

Oct 2014

and you'll always avoid conflict.

I don't have an ignore list. Generally, I'm able to ignore those who aren't worth my time or effort by not clicking on their posts...or by moving on without comment if I do click.

But then, it's rare that anyone actually gets under my skin.

I define "not worth my time or effort" as someone who isn't in the conversation to actively participate in the give and take, the listening, thinking, and responding necessary to constructive conversation, but to bully. Someone who has plugged ears and a one-note bullhorn.

Generally. There have been exceptions, when I allow my dark side to engage them for purposes of recreation rather than reasoned conversation. But those are rare.

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Knowing who to ignore... [View all] Veilex Oct 2014 OP

My most common reaction is amusement Fumesucker Oct 2014 #1

Its awesome that you can take it as amusement! Veilex Oct 2014 #2

I contemplated an ignore list after a month or two on DU... malokvale77 Oct 2014 #5

It takes a while to learn how to do the dance with the alerters and juries Fumesucker Oct 2014 #7

Ha, isn't that the truth malokvale77 Oct 2014 #10

I tend more toward umbrage than ammusment. Veilex Oct 2014 #16

I have often taken umbrage to posts here malokvale77 Oct 2014 #19

+1 nt MannyGoldstein Oct 2014 #6

It is oftentimes the most entertaining site on the intertubes. cherokeeprogressive Oct 2014 #37

COMPLETELY agree lol. cwydro Oct 2014 #44

Hmmm Veilex Oct 2014 #54

I am the mother of three ... etherealtruth Oct 2014 #3

+1 Veilex Oct 2014 #13

Life's too short to tolerate "kiddie scorn". . . Journeyman Oct 2014 #4

Some DUers who used to annoy me... CJCRANE Oct 2014 #8

Always good when you can reach that middle ground. +1 Veilex Oct 2014 #15

I put on ignore anybody I consider excessively rude and snarky magical thyme Oct 2014 #9

did it work? jberryhill Oct 2014 #28

the list gets longer, but the discussion gets better magical thyme Oct 2014 #57

I think the ignore function is a blessing Marrah_G Oct 2014 #11

I rarely put anyone on my ignore list, but when they are just being a pest I ignore them for B Calm Oct 2014 #12

I am glad ignore is there for those who need it to be on DU. ZombieHorde Oct 2014 #14

Never used Ignore and never will. Nye Bevan Oct 2014 #17

I used to be that way hfojvt Oct 2014 #48

I've never used the "Ignore" function. I just skip by the Ignores. UTUSN Oct 2014 #18

I have LOTS of people on ignore. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #20

i'm never let anything on the DU you make me that upset. Nt Logical Oct 2014 #22

LOL! Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #35

Life is annoying. Get used to it. But if you feel better avoiding it then good for you. nt Logical Oct 2014 #36

Why wouldn't one avoid annoying situations/people? Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #39

Because here is different...... Logical Oct 2014 #40

And I am different from you including the fact Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #41

You don't have to defend it. But I can disagree. It is a discussion board. nt Logical Oct 2014 #47

I hope I never have to stoop to the level of putting anyone on ignore. Nt Logical Oct 2014 #21

I use the "ignore" feature liberally. (Heh.) WhiteAndNerdy Oct 2014 #23

Indeed. Veilex Oct 2014 #25

After I joined the Army, I knew I was able to take quite a few smartass jabs here and there. Major Hogwash Oct 2014 #24

The only legitimate reason I have found for using it lumberjack_jeff Oct 2014 #26

I agree, like choosing our fights. elleng Oct 2014 #27

In my time here, I have only had one person on Ignore. NaturalHigh Oct 2014 #29

I don't have anybody on ignore. Blue_In_AK Oct 2014 #30

I've never put anyone on Ignore ... NanceGreggs Oct 2014 #31

My only issue with ignoring... Scootaloo Oct 2014 #32

"There can be good, worthy stuff in there, but one chucklehead is preventing me from seeing it" Veilex Oct 2014 #50

Never have and never will put anyone on ignore. LostInAnomie Oct 2014 #33

I agree, Veilex.. Love the Ignore feature.. Mahalo, Skinner, EarlG, and Elad. Cha Oct 2014 #34

"it's not very smart to announce you're putting someone on ignore" - Probably true... Veilex Oct 2014 #51

AngryAmish is always a good person to ignore. AngryAmish Oct 2014 #38

I have no one one ignore and don't plan on using it. NCTraveler Oct 2014 #42

Well, thanks for letting us know. MineralMan Oct 2014 #43

My "ignore" list is mental... Wounded Bear Oct 2014 #45

Ignore everyone who disagrees with you, LWolf Oct 2014 #46

Interesting. Veilex Oct 2014 #53

Kitty cats are so purdy to look at! Corruption Inc Oct 2014 #49

Sometimes I annoy the crap out of myself arthritisR_US Oct 2014 #52

I don't have an ignore list right now. murielm99 Oct 2014 #55

I don't use it MFrohike Oct 2014 #56