reply to post by Matrix1111
Matrix.....member - to - member.....moderators are members too.
They put on the Mod hat, then take it off, when not moderating.
I feel their pain.....and I know how hard it is to sit on your hands, sometimes....but I use my old experience as a Flight Instructor, all those long
years ago....
I knew when to step in, and take over....based on my greater level of experience. I also knew when to let the student learn from a mistake....
This is what I believe to be a pattern here. Hope this makes sense.....
10 Users limit ignore list?, page 3
privacy
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 05:12 PM by euclid
reply to post by anxietydisorder
Yes actually I would because the people I want on my ignore list are comprised of the cream of the crop of knotheads: the skeptic and debunkers that dismiss things out of hand, the religious & new age fanatics. Sometime I post in response to the likes of these knotheads and I get docked points because supposedly "I'm being inappropriate" but these same posters can post drivel and heckle posts with impunity.... I want to block them so I don't see their useless drivel & GET PENALIZED FOR MOCKING THEM.
Please, at least increase the limit to something useful like 500.
-Euclid
[edit on 18-8-2008 by euclid]
[edit on 18-8-2008 by euclid]
Yes actually I would because the people I want on my ignore list are comprised of the cream of the crop of knotheads: the skeptic and debunkers that dismiss things out of hand, the religious & new age fanatics. Sometime I post in response to the likes of these knotheads and I get docked points because supposedly "I'm being inappropriate" but these same posters can post drivel and heckle posts with impunity.... I want to block them so I don't see their useless drivel & GET PENALIZED FOR MOCKING THEM.
Please, at least increase the limit to something useful like 500.
-Euclid
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[edit on 18-8-2008 by euclid]
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 06:51 PM by Majic
Ignore Denyance
Dear fellow member,
A few years ago, I complained about this very thing. A ten-member limit on the ignore feature seemed absolutely draconian and utterly inadequate to me then.
And as well-meaning as they may be, I imagine you're probably not all that impressed by the barrage of posts by other members who are suggesting you "deal with it" in various ways.
Rest assured: I understand where you're coming from, because I've been there myself.
And rest assured: I was rather picky about who I would ignore. I reserved that "honor" for only the most odious of trolls.
Why only ten ignores per account? I know not. It remains a mystery to me.
However -- and please forgive me if I should stray into improper territory here, because how you enjoy ATS is entirely up to you to decide -- I have found that with time, my need for the ignore list has diminished.
I think of it as a form of "training wheels", and I humbly ask that you hear me out on this.
The Posts That Dare Not Speak Their Name
Some posts are simply unacceptable, and are not to be tolerated. The sole measure of what those are on ATS can be found in the AboveTopSecret.com Terms And Conditions Of Use.
They are the rules we live by.
If you should happen upon any post which violates these rules, I ask that you resist the temptation to hit the "Ignore" button and instead hit the "ALERT" button.
If someone is breaking our rules, please let us know!
But if a post inspires you to want to hit a button and it does not break our rules, I ask -- as a fellow member of ATS, not as a moderator -- that you wait a moment, and give thought to what offends you.
If the post doesn't violate the rules, then what is it that bothers you?
If you consider that member's point of view to be insufferable, that's okay -- and understandable. It turns out good people can disagree on a wide range of issues without being evil.
Thus you may encounter many opinions that offend you, but that do not in themselves violate the rules for posting on ATS.
What you decide to do when you encounter such posts is up to you, and rightly so.
But if you can find it in your heart to stay your hand and read what others have to say, even if it makes you uncomfortable at first, I am confident that in the end you will come to see the wisdom of our ways -- and less of a need for the ignore list.
Hey, it's worth a shot!
Just sayin'.
[edit on 8/18/2008 by Majic]
Originally posted by Memysabu
I feel the 10 user limit is counter productive.
I dont want to install a plugin to handle this for me.
I really believe this should be a function everyone can use on these boards. Do you want people reading misinformation?
I dont get it.
Dear fellow member,
A few years ago, I complained about this very thing. A ten-member limit on the ignore feature seemed absolutely draconian and utterly inadequate to me then.
And as well-meaning as they may be, I imagine you're probably not all that impressed by the barrage of posts by other members who are suggesting you "deal with it" in various ways.
Rest assured: I understand where you're coming from, because I've been there myself.
And rest assured: I was rather picky about who I would ignore. I reserved that "honor" for only the most odious of trolls.
Why only ten ignores per account? I know not. It remains a mystery to me.
However -- and please forgive me if I should stray into improper territory here, because how you enjoy ATS is entirely up to you to decide -- I have found that with time, my need for the ignore list has diminished.
I think of it as a form of "training wheels", and I humbly ask that you hear me out on this.
The Posts That Dare Not Speak Their Name
Some posts are simply unacceptable, and are not to be tolerated. The sole measure of what those are on ATS can be found in the AboveTopSecret.com Terms And Conditions Of Use.
They are the rules we live by.
If you should happen upon any post which violates these rules, I ask that you resist the temptation to hit the "Ignore" button and instead hit the "ALERT" button.
If someone is breaking our rules, please let us know!
But if a post inspires you to want to hit a button and it does not break our rules, I ask -- as a fellow member of ATS, not as a moderator -- that you wait a moment, and give thought to what offends you.
If the post doesn't violate the rules, then what is it that bothers you?
If you consider that member's point of view to be insufferable, that's okay -- and understandable. It turns out good people can disagree on a wide range of issues without being evil.
Thus you may encounter many opinions that offend you, but that do not in themselves violate the rules for posting on ATS.
What you decide to do when you encounter such posts is up to you, and rightly so.
But if you can find it in your heart to stay your hand and read what others have to say, even if it makes you uncomfortable at first, I am confident that in the end you will come to see the wisdom of our ways -- and less of a need for the ignore list.
Hey, it's worth a shot!
Just sayin'.
[edit on 8/18/2008 by Majic]
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 08:19 PM by Majic
Personal Effects
Though you may not believe it -- and I can totally understand if you don't -- the ATS staff takes a very dim view of anyone who uses a staff position to advance a personal agenda.
This may not be obvious because we don't tend to make a big deal of it (publicly), but as a fairly longstanding member of the staff I can assure you that every case of staff misconduct I have been a witness to has resulted in an appropriate outcome.
The Cosmic community has many members, and every one of us is actively encouraged to bring our highest ethics to the job.
A mod who abuses any member abuses all members, and is not accepted in our ranks.
When you see staff misconduct, please report it!
It is entirely understandable that on a "conspiracy site" there will be distrust of the staff.
Personally, I think that's healthy and I encourage all members to keep an eye on us. If you see something wrong, please TELL US!
We as staff members do our best, but it is ultimately the partnership between members and staff that we must rely on to ensure success.
As always, just sayin'
[edit on 8/18/2008 by Majic]
Originally posted by nexusmagazine
After seeing some outrageous bias by some moderators, I have to agree with you on this one. Their opinions should be posted through their personal accounts in my opinion.
Though you may not believe it -- and I can totally understand if you don't -- the ATS staff takes a very dim view of anyone who uses a staff position to advance a personal agenda.
This may not be obvious because we don't tend to make a big deal of it (publicly), but as a fairly longstanding member of the staff I can assure you that every case of staff misconduct I have been a witness to has resulted in an appropriate outcome.
The Cosmic community has many members, and every one of us is actively encouraged to bring our highest ethics to the job.
A mod who abuses any member abuses all members, and is not accepted in our ranks.
When you see staff misconduct, please report it!
It is entirely understandable that on a "conspiracy site" there will be distrust of the staff.
Personally, I think that's healthy and I encourage all members to keep an eye on us. If you see something wrong, please TELL US!
We as staff members do our best, but it is ultimately the partnership between members and staff that we must rely on to ensure success.
As always, just sayin'
[edit on 8/18/2008 by Majic]
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 08:32 PM by weedwhacker
reply to post by Majic
Absolutely positively well-said, both times, Majic.
Anyone who doesn't get it by now, likely never will.
I'm just about to hit my own one-year anniversary, here on ATS. It's been a long and winding road....especially because in some ways I still consider myself a newbie....because I lack certain computer skills.
I've reached 20,000 points....not that I intend to 'buy' anything....used to 'buy' extra U2U space, but thanks to SO don't need to anymore....maybe I can get a ballcap and T-shirt???
I'm just happy that my ATS point count nearly matches my hours as a pilot....getting close!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!
Absolutely positively well-said, both times, Majic.
Anyone who doesn't get it by now, likely never will.
I'm just about to hit my own one-year anniversary, here on ATS. It's been a long and winding road....especially because in some ways I still consider myself a newbie....because I lack certain computer skills.
I've reached 20,000 points....not that I intend to 'buy' anything....used to 'buy' extra U2U space, but thanks to SO don't need to anymore....maybe I can get a ballcap and T-shirt???
I'm just happy that my ATS point count nearly matches my hours as a pilot....getting close!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 08:46 PM by eradown
reply to post by Memysabu
I like the ignore list. It cuts down on some of the damage the cyber stalkers cause ,and there are just some people who will never agree with each other. Catholic monks and masons will never mix. Factor in people who seem to have been raised by wolves, the ignore list really should have more than ten slots.
I like the ignore list. It cuts down on some of the damage the cyber stalkers cause ,and there are just some people who will never agree with each other. Catholic monks and masons will never mix. Factor in people who seem to have been raised by wolves, the ignore list really should have more than ten slots.
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 09:35 PM by weedwhacker
reply to post by weedwhacker
I just checked the 'ATS Store'.....did I miss something?
What, no ball caps or T-Shirts??? I want one....or both.....pretty please????
Thanks.....
I just checked the 'ATS Store'.....did I miss something?
What, no ball caps or T-Shirts??? I want one....or both.....pretty please????
Thanks.....
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 09:40 PM by yeahright
reply to post by weedwhacker
You need to try here.
You can find the link up at the very top. It's listed as "Gear".
You need to try here.
You can find the link up at the very top. It's listed as "Gear".
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 09:43 PM by weedwhacker
reply to post by yeahright
Oh cool!!! I'm going shopping!!!
Thanks....
EDIT....done....a black cap and a black T-Shirt....
yeahright, thanks....and Steve McQueen rocks!
[edit on 8/18/0808 by weedwhacker]
Oh cool!!! I'm going shopping!!!
Thanks....
EDIT....done....a black cap and a black T-Shirt....
yeahright, thanks....and Steve McQueen rocks!
[edit on 8/18/0808 by weedwhacker]
reply posted on 18-8-2008 @ 11:05 PM by weedwhacker
reply to post by eradown
I ain't touchin' this one, with a ten foot pole....will let the Mods handle it!!
I'm busy searchin' for a car....got my eye on a 1998 Eldorado, with too many miles, or a 1999 convertible Corvette....with too many miles....but the prices are right....
they're both purrrrttty!!! AND, they're both red...!!!!! Yum!
I ain't touchin' this one, with a ten foot pole....will let the Mods handle it!!
I'm busy searchin' for a car....got my eye on a 1998 Eldorado, with too many miles, or a 1999 convertible Corvette....with too many miles....but the prices are right....
they're both purrrrttty!!! AND, they're both red...!!!!! Yum!
