Finally! My ignore count went from 11 to 12

[OmahaBlueDog]

48. Being serious for a moment

I've been here since 2006, IIRC. I've mostly tried to adhere to the "no one on ignore" rule. Late last year, after the election, I reached two conclusions.

1) Meta is like watching a train wreck. It has nothing to do with the things I like about this site, and yet I end up getting drawn into it's vortex of self-righteous indignation. Since I spend too much damn time on the internet as it is, my conclusion was that trashing Meta was a simple way to ensure that the time I spend here is in productive &/or enjoyable pursuits.

2) Recently, a more-than-usual number of people on this site, IMHO, have become insufferable twits. These individuals (who shall remain nameless) either attack everyone who does not share 100% of their worldview, or display a smug I-know-better-than-you attitude, or both. I identified fifteen who were consistently annoying, and put them on ignore. In a perfect world, 12 of those 15 are the ones who have me on ignore; then all would be right in everyone's world. Anyway, my viewing experience has drastically improved as a result.

FYI, I don't ignore people because I disagree with them on issues. On the contrary: IRL, I have many friends and family members who are wingnuts, and we all get along pretty well.