What can we do to make ENWorld friendlier?

[EricNoah]

Another idea -- use that ignore list! If someone consistently, persistently gets on your nerves, zap 'em. Now, it's not polite to go around saying "Person X, Y, and Z are on my ignore list." Just put the offender on your list and forget about him or her.

 

[Berandor]

Yeah, but the problem with ignore lists is that you don't see any posts of that user. That means
1) posts relating to his/her posts might be senseless
2) posts relating to his/her might quote him/her, so you have to read this nonetheless
3) the user in question might make a good post/thread, and you will never know.

Now, if someone can quote my post so Eric can read it as well, I would be in his/her debt.

 

[EricNoah]

Oh I'm not saying it's a cure-all or that it's without its problems, but it does solve one very specific problem. (And good joke, Berandor )

 

[Berandor]

(And good joke, Berandor )

Yeah, well, I'm trying often enough; 1 out of 1,000 is bound to be funny by sheer luck alone

And I just wanted to explain why I, for example, haven't used the ignore list so far. (Can I put myself on ignore, btw? That would be cool. Strange, yet strangely alluring )

 

[EricNoah]

Hmm, that sounds like a personality problem! (Ignoring yourself.)

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

(Can I put myself on ignore, btw? That would be cool. Strange, yet strangely alluring )

It’s not nearly as alluring as putting your spouse on your ignore list...

Edit: Yes I've done it.

 

[johnsemlak]

Another idea -- use that ignore list! If someone consistently, persistently gets on your nerves, zap 'em. Now, it's not polite to go around saying "Person X, Y, and Z are on my ignore list." Just put the offender on your list and forget about him or her.

While I'm sure this it is a handy tool sometimes, I'm not sure if promoting use of the ignore list is a good way to make EN World friendlier. The very idea seems rather unfriendly to me. Plus, there are the various complications Berandor mentioned. It should be used if necessary but I certainly hope people don't need it.

I'm not sure what to suggest that hasn't been mentioned above. I think the friendly and fair moderating is what keeps EN World a very friendly place.

 

[mythusmage]

Small problem, try to please all and you end up pleasing none. Some people just aren't worth your time. Best to ignore them and get on with your life.

 

[Psionicist]

If I get upset when reading something on a forum, I just read this aloud. It works!

Is it really a good idea to ruin your day just because someone you don't know disagrees with you?

 

[Ashwyn]

Yeah, well, I'm trying often enough; 1 out of 1,000 is bound to be funny by sheer luck alone

And I just wanted to explain why I, for example, haven't used the ignore list so far. (Can I put myself on ignore, btw? That would be cool. Strange, yet strangely alluring )

Sorry, you can not add yourself to your own ignore list.

Oh well.