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General Discussion => Moderation Discussion => Topic started by: Katrina Oniseki on 15 Feb 2013, 11:25
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Jekaterine was kind enough to show me how to block/ignore somebody on Backstage today, so I thought I would show everybody else how it is done:
Hover over the "Profile" dropdown menu and select "Account Settings"
Under the Modify Profile section on the left side, click "Buddies/Ignore List"
Make sure you click "Edit Ignore List" before trying to add their name, otherwise they will be added as a buddy!
You'll now see a text entry box that says "Add To Ignore List"... type their name in.
Now that they are ignored, you will no longer see their posts. You will still be able to see quotes of their posts, but not the post itself. You probably also won't be able to receive private messages from them.
Enjoy your freedom!
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\o/
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Thank you for this Just solved alot of problems :cube:
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What was that Kat? I didn't hear you.
:P
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Bless you, bless you, bless you (and Jekaterine).
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Now we're going to start seeing very strange posts in which people don't know what part of those talking are saying. Babel, here we go! :D
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In general I approve of using the block feature to improve your forum viewing experience. Unfortunately quotes can still by-pass it, but it helps.
Now, as a moderator on the other hand ... continue to report with punctuality, please :P
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In general I approve of using the block feature to improve your forum viewing experience. Unfortunately quotes can still by-pass it, but it helps.
Now, as a moderator on the other hand ... continue to report with punctuality, please :P
I block people on forums when I am no longer interested in indulging them with conversation or direct replies, yet they are the type of poster that provides bait that I am sorely tempted to reply to. Blocking them solves that.
Once the blocked person is quoted, someone else has responded for me... either in a calm and decent manner which is always nice to see, or by flaming the flamebait the way I wanted to... which is even more satisfying. Either way, I no longer feel the urge to reply to the bait.
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Forums are PvP.
I play EvE because I like non-consentual PvP. ;)
(This is a good 1000th post, I think)
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Forums are PvP.
I play EvE because I like non-consentual PvP. ;)
Is there a like button? How about plus-rep? Can I get one of those for this post?
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Forums are PvP.
This forum isn't.
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Sticking your head in the ground has never been a good strategy for me.
Perhaps it is for some and therefore the OP is good info.
Nice to know that there is a possibility for blockage here.
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Same, I am not a fan of that kind of tools.
It only hampers and damages the mutual understanding on what's going on when people start to have their own block lists full of people. Like Sepherim says it starts to be kind of like Babel.
And of course, you can not block a mod unless you are suicidal. So being a mod is a good safeguard against not being blocked, I guess.
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+1. I like blocking features. I try to see and use them in the same light as moderation - not a punishment, or value judgment, simply a tool. I only have a small handful of people blocked, and only in the EVE client at that, but my life is significantly better simply for not feeling forced to read or respond for what they say. I'm sure theirs is better for not getting any of my sarcastic replies, too. Win all around.
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This forum is co-op?
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the implementation, and apparently widespread use, of a block function on chatsubo may or may not have hastened the end. It wasn't all that long after it was implemented that things seemed to kind of peter out. :ugh:
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the implementation, and apparently widespread use, of a block function on chatsubo may or may not have hastened the end. It wasn't all that long after it was implemented that things seemed to kind of peter out. :ugh:
I would wager that it's only needed in rather extreme cases here. From what I keep hearing of Chatsubo, that place was a nightmare.
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The concept of Chatsubo, a neutral forum for roleplayers to get together in EVE and discuss rp topics, collaborate, and discuss current events was a good one, and one reason that Backstage remains a useful environment. However, the discussion of current events, and the realization that the bitching session forum could be used to vent personal grievances about other players 'doing it wrong' made the environment more popular as an OOC battleground/propaganda zone rather than the constructive/cooperative elements it was designed for. Removal of the bitching forum didn't stop this behavior, which eventually spilled over into all other areas of the forum resulting in many individuals giving up on the forum altogether. Although some attempt was made at rebuilding after the calamity with greater moderation enforcement, the damage had already been done. Those seeking collaborative contribution had vowed never to return, and now the culprits in the Great Chatsubo Forum Wars were also not welcome either, resulting in no one wanting to use the forums at all.
So no, blocking people isn't the problem so long as there are still individuals who want to contribute, collaborate, and discuss.
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Halp, I blocked everyone and now I am blind.
WHERE AM I?!
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Halp, I blocked everyone and now I am blind.
WHERE AM I?!
You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike.
> (http://www.ioannis-tzaneteas.com/gfx/blinking_cursor.gif)
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Go North
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You encounter a Dreaded Space Lesbian that is hovering over a young village girl. What do you do?
> (http://www.ioannis-tzaneteas.com/gfx/blinking_cursor.gif)
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> Hide in bush, watch
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whose, mittara's?
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whose, mittara's?
That was just so wrong.... LOL!
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I had to do a bit of eve history research for an article. I have to say, reading Chatsubo was fun and entertaining.
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There is a lot of good stuff on chatsubo, but it got overshadowed by other things.
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Yup. I liked it a lot when I was there, even with all the bad things happening. In fact, I went looking for it when I rejoined the game, just to see it was empty.
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There is a lot of good stuff on chatsubo, but it got overshadowed by other things.
The good stuff was all in the bitching section tbh. :P
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And here I thought half that site was me and Jade encouraging each other to eat a gun.
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And here I thought half that site was me and Jade encouraging each other to eat a gun.
That was certainly my impression.
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And here I thought half that site was me and Jade encouraging each other to eat a gun.
That was certainly my impression.
The other half was paging through threads and eating popcorn while waiting to see who'd do it first.
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Whereas here...
/me puts Vieve in the Catacombs, steals her popcorn.
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Whereas here...
/me puts Vieve in the Catacombs, steals her popcorn.
Hey! I finally made it to the Catacombs! Whoo hoo!
Er, where's my popcorn?
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And here I thought half that site was me and Jade encouraging each other to eat a gun.
That was certainly my impression.
The other half was paging through threads and eating popcorn while waiting to see who'd do it first.
I choked on my drink. +1 internets to you.
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@graelyn
Does the place an injustice to suggest we were the only blood venom rivals playing psychological games there you know :)
It is fun to have a look through the preserved conflict archaeology and records of the old wars and feuds from time to time.
Say what you want about chatsubo it lived a rock and roll lifestyle as a forum and left an utterly fascinating corpse.
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I suppose it did.
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Say what you want about chatsubo it lived a rock and roll lifestyle as a forum and left an utterly fascinating corpse.
Ain't that the truth.