Is it possible to block/mute a contributor to the forums?

TesseractSpace

NylonGirl said:

Blocking a person should work both ways. If you block them, they shouldn't see your posts either. If they annoy you that much, you probably annoy them that much too. On the other hand, I kind of liked how the ancient instant message clients used to actually tell you the message can't be sent because the other person is blocking you. I think at some point they stopped that because it's better for business if people stay on the network all day and have no idea that 90 of the 100 people on their list aren't seeing anything they post.

I think it was a combination of that and the common reaction of harassers to being blocked where they take it as an excuse to find ways to escalate. If they don't immediately know they're blocked and can't see your posts, it's less likely.

Panzer Emerald

FirstBastion said:

Opinions and points of view  are valuable,  including the ones we don't agree with.  Otherwise the echo chamber wins,  and if history is any indication, that benefits no-one. 

This. 200% this. 

There's a lot of people on this forum I'd add to my ignore list and I know I'm on several people's block lists because lmao I don't play nice when airing my opinions, but I'm a grown adult who can handle different opinions and POVs with critical thinking skills, which is a skill sadly most on the internet have lost over the years.

PAs will never improve if they don't get constructive critique, and I've seen people on the forums try to shut down any constructive critique -even kindly phrased ones that try to phrase it in a positive way- and circle the wagons to shield a PA from it. If a PA themselves can't handle posts that don't kiss their boots 100%, that's their problem. But the toxic positivity this forum has is absolutely detrimental to improving PA products and Daz Studio as a whole (especially the vaporware that's DS5). If people want to block those who are offering help and pointers in improving things, then they shouldn't complain the next time an item comes out with a slew of issues or DS5 is bug-ridden to a point of unusability. 

mwokee

I think I'll go eat worms.

FSMCDesigns

NylonGirl said:

Blocking a person should work both ways. If you block them, they shouldn't see your posts either. If they annoy you that much, you probably annoy them that much too. On the other hand, I kind of liked how the ancient instant message clients used to actually tell you the message can't be sent because the other person is blocking you. I think at some point they stopped that because it's better for business if people stay on the network all day and have no idea that 90 of the 100 people on their list aren't seeing anything they post.

Agreed. I am probably on a few ignore lists since I like to be devils advocate and post opposite discussions to others complaints at times so the discussion doesn't come across as one sided, especially for new users reading the forums since I want the DS user base to grow. .I also know I have had more posts removed from Richard than I like, even though I saw nothing wrong with most of them, so thanks for keeping me in check Richard, LOL

I will never put anyone on ignore since I believe in discussion, even if we don't agree (and I might even learn something new from the discussion)

daveso

FSMCDesigns said:

NylonGirl said:

Blocking a person should work both ways. If you block them, they shouldn't see your posts either. If they annoy you that much, you probably annoy them that much too. On the other hand, I kind of liked how the ancient instant message clients used to actually tell you the message can't be sent because the other person is blocking you. I think at some point they stopped that because it's better for business if people stay on the network all day and have no idea that 90 of the 100 people on their list aren't seeing anything they post.

Agreed. I am probably on a few ignore lists since I like to be devils advocate and post opposite discussions to others complaints at times so the discussion doesn't come across as one sided, especially for new users reading the forums since I want the DS user base to grow. .I also know I have had more posts removed from Richard than I like, even though I saw nothing wrong with most of them, so thanks for keeping me in check Richard, LOL

I will never put anyone on ignore since I believe in discussion, even if we don't agree (and I might even learn something new from the discussion)

you are very helpful on these forums.  

crosswind

FSMCDesigns said:

NylonGirl said:

Blocking a person should work both ways. If you block them, they shouldn't see your posts either. If they annoy you that much, you probably annoy them that much too. On the other hand, I kind of liked how the ancient instant message clients used to actually tell you the message can't be sent because the other person is blocking you. I think at some point they stopped that because it's better for business if people stay on the network all day and have no idea that 90 of the 100 people on their list aren't seeing anything they post.

Agreed. I am probably on a few ignore lists since I like to be devils advocate and post opposite discussions to others complaints at times so the discussion doesn't come across as one sided, especially for new users reading the forums since I want the DS user base to grow. .I also know I have had more posts removed from Richard than I like, even though I saw nothing wrong with most of them, so thanks for keeping me in check Richard, LOL

I will never put anyone on ignore since I believe in discussion, even if we don't agree (and I might even learn something new from the discussion)

Me too... more or less. I know I usually speak in direct manner and like to think in the other way around and challenge "what've been stated for years"...For sure I always get notifications in my mailbox - Post Removal, haha ~ I know mostly it was not a problem of "right or wrong"...

Anyway, I've been improving myselft and I'll never ever "ignore" anybody, even if, like FSMC said, I might be also a devil's advocate... (that reminded me of the movie The Devil's Advocate, which is one of my favorites. Hoho~)

paulawp (marahzen)

I hope I don't annoy too many people. I try to be fair and constructive. I'm still new enough to Daz (and to art) that I tend to think that I don't know enough to have a valid opinion, aside from basic functionality. 

Timbales

I see nothing wrong with using the tools provided to make an online experience more enjoyable. Too many people either forget or don't care that people are on the other of their screens and say things they wouldn't usually say to someone's face. When someone proves they can't be courteous, I don't owe them my attention.

Oso3D

There's alternate points of view and there's nasty.

Most of us are here to relax and tinker with stuff, and people who constantly start drama or yell about stuff? Life's too short.

 

nonesuch00

daveso said:

it must be me. I'm cranky with this place ... i notice when I reply most of the time its the last time anyone else replies or its days or longer. 

It is becasuse the forum notifications don't work properly so people turn them off.

TheKD

IMO blocking should only affect your own experience. That lame blocking where blocking someone hides your posts from the person blocked just ends up being abused wherever I have seen it implimented. jim don't like joe, so jim block joe, then jim talk [negatively] about joe, while joe can't even see it or respond to it type [of stuff]

(edited by mod for language)

RAMWolff

Oso3D said:

There's alternate points of view and there's nasty.

Most of us are here to relax and tinker with stuff, and people who constantly start drama or yell about stuff? Life's too short.

 

  

NylonGirl

FSMCDesigns said:

NylonGirl said:

Blocking a person should work both ways. If you block them, they shouldn't see your posts either. If they annoy you that much, you probably annoy them that much too. On the other hand, I kind of liked how the ancient instant message clients used to actually tell you the message can't be sent because the other person is blocking you. I think at some point they stopped that because it's better for business if people stay on the network all day and have no idea that 90 of the 100 people on their list aren't seeing anything they post.

Agreed. I am probably on a few ignore lists since I like to be devils advocate and post opposite discussions to others complaints at times so the discussion doesn't come across as one sided, especially for new users reading the forums since I want the DS user base to grow. .I also know I have had more posts removed from Richard than I like, even though I saw nothing wrong with most of them, so thanks for keeping me in check Richard, LOL

I will never put anyone on ignore since I believe in discussion, even if we don't agree (and I might even learn something new from the discussion)

Well I don't have anybody on my "Ignore" list. But I must confess I did block your profile picture some years ago. The only one I ever blocked. And I too have had more posts removed than I would like. Hmm maybe a few people have blocked my profile picture and I'll never find out.

WendyLuvsCatz

I think that's a thumb not what you might think it is 

NylonGirl

WendyLuvsCatz said:

I think that's a thumb not what you might think it is 

I probably wouldn't have blocked that. But there was a time I had issues with emojis in general. I'd assume the person felt like the emoji. So people would alternate between happy faces and sad faces and I'd think they were sad, then happy, then sad, and it was all too much. 

jjmainor

WendyLuvsCatz said:

I think that's a thumb not what you might think it is 

 Now I can't unsee that.

takezo_3001

I don't think I have more than 2, maybe 3 blocked, it's rare for me to do so, especially here, as it is diligently enforced and has extremely active moderation (I should know! :^P) so people here are much more civil than the unmoderated mess that is "the internet" so there's usually no reason for me to block someone, but yeah, I most definitely have been blocked as I am very direct, so I can seem pretty harsh at times for others, though that is not my intention.

WendyLuvsCatz

lets just say if you think I have you on ignore you are 100% mistaken

I don't as a rule interact in any way with the few I do and in most cases neither do others because at least 2 of them insult everyone who does, especially if they try to help them or suggest a product

takezo_3001

WendyLuvsCatz said:

lets just say if you think I have you on ignore you are 100% mistaken

I don't as a rule interact in any way with the few I do and in most cases neither do others because at least 2 of them insult everyone who does, especially if they try to help them or suggest a product

Thanks for saying so, :^) yeah, I rarely if ever insult or denigrate any one person, as it never moves the conversation towards a reasonable conclusion...

NylonGirl

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

WendyLuvsCatz

NylonGirl said:

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

or  TimberWolf has as they haven't been back 

Sven Dullah

NylonGirl said:

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

I'd obviously block myself if I could. 

Richard Haseltine

Sven Dullah said:

NylonGirl said:

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

I'd obviously block myself if I could. 

I have - why do you think I make so many typos?

manekiNeko

nonesuch00 said:

Now, I'm sure I'm blocked by some, but I find it more effective instead of blocking if you turn off notifications for the forum. It's half broken anyway. That's what I do. Also, I never read a thread unless it's technical instructions, otherwise I go to the end of the thread and make my own comment that everyone will likely ignore, at least that a reasonable expectation in my view for those of us that aren't vociferous readers of all. My posts are usually just fluff about a new DAZ 3D product saying how nice it is or some excessive talking about my hardware/software/security upgrade plans.

well i haven't blocked anyone lol, but i was searching for a function to stop email notifications for the forum WHILE still having threads bookmarked. because i hate the spam in my email inbox, which i don't consult every hour anyway, and i prefer to follow my threads by visiting the forum/checking my bookmarks. so where can i stop those notifications? i only found the email subscriptions for sales/wishlist etc...

sazzyazzca

manekiNeko said:

nonesuch00 said:

Now, I'm sure I'm blocked by some, but I find it more effective instead of blocking if you turn off notifications for the forum. It's half broken anyway. That's what I do. Also, I never read a thread unless it's technical instructions, otherwise I go to the end of the thread and make my own comment that everyone will likely ignore, at least that a reasonable expectation in my view for those of us that aren't vociferous readers of all. My posts are usually just fluff about a new DAZ 3D product saying how nice it is or some excessive talking about my hardware/software/security upgrade plans.

well i haven't blocked anyone lol, but i was searching for a function to stop email notifications for the forum WHILE still having threads bookmarked. because i hate the spam in my email inbox, which i don't consult every hour anyway, and i prefer to follow my threads by visiting the forum/checking my bookmarks. so where can i stop those notifications? i only found the email subscriptions for sales/wishlist etc...

Go to your own profile and then click the blue gear at the upper right. Edit preferences. I had to adjust my settings. The emails were driving me mad (der ).

Richard Haseltine

manekiNeko said:

nonesuch00 said:

Now, I'm sure I'm blocked by some, but I find it more effective instead of blocking if you turn off notifications for the forum. It's half broken anyway. That's what I do. Also, I never read a thread unless it's technical instructions, otherwise I go to the end of the thread and make my own comment that everyone will likely ignore, at least that a reasonable expectation in my view for those of us that aren't vociferous readers of all. My posts are usually just fluff about a new DAZ 3D product saying how nice it is or some excessive talking about my hardware/software/security upgrade plans.

well i haven't blocked anyone lol, but i was searching for a function to stop email notifications for the forum WHILE still having threads bookmarked. because i hate the spam in my email inbox, which i don't consult every hour anyway, and i prefer to follow my threads by visiting the forum/checking my bookmarks. so where can i stop those notifications? i only found the email subscriptions for sales/wishlist etc...

https://www.daz3d.com/forums/profile/edit and then click the Notification Preferences link on the right.

manekiNeko

THANK YOU sazzyazzca & Richard Haseltine ! that's one intricate spot where i really didn't think i'd find this! 

Sven Dullah

Richard Haseltine said:

Sven Dullah said:

NylonGirl said:

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

I'd obviously block myself if I could. 

I have - why do you think I make so many typos?

Oh there's the solution I was looking for, I once told you I'd make a Great Moderator...then I could block myself and nobody would be able to block ME...

bwAAHhahahaaaAAA...(sorry abbout that), so how do you apply? 

Richard Haseltine

Sven Dullah said:

Richard Haseltine said:

Sven Dullah said:

NylonGirl said:

It appears everybody in this thread has blocked everybody in this thread.

I'd obviously block myself if I could. 

I have - why do you think I make so many typos?

Oh there's the solution I was looking for, I once told you I'd make a Great Moderator...then I could block myself and nobody would be able to block ME...

bwAAHhahahaaaAAA...(sorry abbout that), so how do you apply? 

How do you feel about signing documents in your own blood?

Taoz

FirstBastion said:

Opinions and points of view  are valuable,  including the ones we don't agree with.  Otherwise the echo chamber wins,  and if history is any indication, that benefits no-one. 

+1