How would you feel about a "super-block" which would filter out another users posts so you don't even see them?

2021-10-16T23:45:15-04:00

Taking a poll on behalf of RallyPoint. Please note that when I say "on behalf of RallyPoint" I mean "no one anyone where has asked me to do this, but I think the data may prove instructive, so I have taken it upon myself to ask."

There are a couple folks on this site who post quite often, and who, in my personal opinion, offer absolutely nothing of value, and in fact add NEGATIVE value with their comments. I have these folks blocked, which is all well and good. But what I would *really* like is to not have to see their jackassery (in my opinion) in the first place.

My questions is this: Do others have the same situation, where there are one or two (or ten) folks who provide bona fide negative value that you would prefer to go beyond just not interacting to the point of preferring to not even seeing what they write?

I am about the farthest thing you can get from a coder while still being able to use a keyboard, so I have absolutely no idea how difficult of a coding switch that would be, or if it is even possible with the current interface. But I was wondering if there is even support for such an option before I ask RP to look into it.

What say you?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 17 at 2021 12:10 AM

2021-10-17T00:10:47-04:00

SFC Casey O'Mally There is one poster whom I have ignored for 5 years due to the non-content of his very quick responses. Lately, he has demonstrated learning, confidence and growth in his responses. I continue to ignore him! Blocking some stuff would be interesting. I do not watch videos nor listen to music; not on RP!

Response by PFC Andrew "Tommy" M. made Oct 17 at 2021 4:59 AM

2021-10-17T04:59:34-04:00

There are a few folks who I don't agree with, but hey that's the way life is, just move on and let it be.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 17 at 2021 8:05 AM

2021-10-17T08:05:22-04:00

I admit, this site sometimes feels like Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh had a love child who was determined to flood the forums with right wing propaganda, but here's the thing.
If all we do is surround ourselves with people we agree with, then life becomes a masturbatory echo chamber.
It's important to hear opposing view points, even if they're nonsensical. At the very least, it helps you understand the other half.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Oct 17 at 2021 8:53 AM

2021-10-17T08:53:34-04:00

Not a big deal for me. If I find someone annoying, I just don't open their posts. As long as the admins can clean up stuff like our anal freak, I'm a big boy and can take care of myself.
I grew up on the internet during the wild and woolly days of the Newsgroups. A bit of moderation is OK since it can keep the real trolls at bay, but for the most part, I can just ignore those that I don't want to read.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2021 12:33 PM

2021-10-17T12:33:05-04:00

So I look at it this way...............

If your competitor or those in this case with opinions that adversely effect you were freely giving you access to their thought process wouldn't you want access to that information???

It's why I never ever unfriend any of my social media contacts. I can't control what they do, but if I start cutting off everyone I don't agree with I'll quickly become a victim of group think myself.

Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 17 at 2021 4:26 PM

2021-10-17T16:26:22-04:00

I'm not sure that isn't already happening. Prior to the recent "upgrade" there were a number of people who joined RP a couple years after me; they are so far ahead of me on points I'll never catch them, yet I've never seen a single post by them.

So... maybe they are blocking me; none the less I can check their profiles. I thought when you blocked someone they could no longer check your profile.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2021 6:29 PM

2021-10-17T18:29:56-04:00

CPT Aaron Kletzing Related to this topic - kinda. I have a blank post at the head of the Published Date listings. It shows no personal id and has a shaded v. I am unable to notify admin of the condition - the menu doesn't recognize my comment. I would like to be able to eliminate this from my reading list. Help will be appreciated.

Looks like the blank form is left from admin deleting the scatological material that the recurrent troll keeps sending

Response by SR Kenneth Beck made Oct 17 at 2021 7:59 PM

2021-10-17T19:59:02-04:00

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist. Salman Rushdie
Rally Point is the only social media site I use. My life would still be complete without it’s use.