I get all that, I am just saying that you may have a different view after...

Aug 18, 2015
10:35:56pm

BengalCougar

posting for awhile yourself, and not just reading others posts. So maybe give it some time, do you not think it's possible that having interactions yourself might change your opinion on things over time?

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BengalCougar

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Can anyone explain why, besides mods in rare cases, CB posters should be able...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 7:54pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 7:56pm

And a simple ignore should solve your issue if you don't like what they post...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 7:59pm

My issue is with forced recip ignores. I want certain people to see the mean

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:02pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:08pm

Some from both sides. Lol.

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:09pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:11pm

In that specific example, perhaps. But recip ignores aren't category specific.

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:13pm

They will be just as excluded on your monitor in an ignore or recip ignore

Deleted

8/18/15 8:10pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:13pm

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Deleted

8/18/15 8:14pm

See, ego and vindication seem to be the real justification.

Bert609

8/18/15 8:14pm

You should get counseling for that. It isn't healthy at all.

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:14pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:18pm

You've stated multiple times that you literally loathe/hate/despise people

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:20pm

You don't know him well enough but he knows people well enough

concolor couguar

8/18/15 8:22pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:28pm

When you say you loathe them deeply, that you literally hate a huge number....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:41pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:45pm

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deliciousmocha

8/18/15 9:18pm

Well then. I guess there's no misunderstanding your position on this one.

benny1982

8/18/15 8:14pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:17pm

This is where we learn a great deal about you and your issues.

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:14pm

Welcome to Taijuanboard. I know what's best for you and will force it upon you.

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:16pm

That's just sad.

spugeddy24

8/18/15 8:17pm

What the......

TNT

8/18/15 8:18pm

This seems like a good argument *against* recip ignore

Yoshinobu

8/18/15 8:23pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:25pm

nobody will ever say you're not honest

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:26pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:29pm

The thing is I think a lot of people would use it for that reason, and it's....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:49pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:52pm

Take up boxing or MMA, work out your stress at the gym.

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:55pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 9:00pm

Play Call of Duty or some thing like that.

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:01pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 9:04pm

Limit the amount of reciprocal ignores.

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 8:55pm

I still think it has an overall negative effect on the board, and it still...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:00pm

I think that CB posters should have a right to who sees your post.

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 9:06pm

I think that CB posters should have a right to ~~who sees~~ see your post.

unctoothman

8/18/15 9:10pm

And I disagree, and it's not just your post they can't see, they can't see...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:10pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 9:16pm

Because most people wouldn't use it just when there was a legitimate need....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:19pm

So you admit that your reasons are not based on logic, they are based on a...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:27pm

I still don't understand why you would even care if someone engages in a

benny1982

8/18/15 8:11pm

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:15pm

My reading comprehension is really poor right now b/c I'm still at work, but I

benny1982

8/18/15 8:17pm

I am sure that it was poorly worded and that it's my fault.

TaiJuan

8/18/15 8:36pm

That's the problem. Some people just don't grasp the idea that the price of

MMM

8/18/15 8:16pm

But that's what the report abuse feature is for. When people troll or

benny1982

8/18/15 8:19pm

No one wants to be a tattletale.

MMM

8/18/15 8:26pm

I think it's worse to unilaterally decide what someone can view on the board

benny1982

8/18/15 8:27pm

38k users vs 80 FO. http://www.cougarboard.com/site/stats.html

MMM

8/18/15 8:31pm

BOOM! *MMM drops the mic*

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:34pm

How many threads have more than 80 people respond? Or even 40? You can...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:07pm

I would argue it would increase tension, in fact I am pretty sure of that....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:05pm

BTW, how are you so well-versed in the board having only been here for 10 days?

benny1982

8/18/15 8:21pm

Am I not allowed to lurk for longer? 38k users, but only 3k donors.

MMM

8/18/15 8:29pm

Sorry, wasn't trying to imply that you couldn't. I was just surprised b/c

benny1982

8/18/15 8:30pm

I quit cougarblue a few years back and found refuge here.

MMM

8/18/15 8:33pm

On CB 99% of trolls are people with honest opinions that go against the grain

DapperDan

8/18/15 8:21pm

This sounds like a great opportunity to tell you about a brand new, affordable

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:13pm

So you decide who gets excluded?

vegas guey

8/18/15 8:15pm

I don't see a valid reason in that post, that really just boils down to you....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:17pm

It cuts down on trollish behavior. Simple.

MMM

8/18/15 8:18pm

If you see someone that is trolling, why not just ignore them? Or report them...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:21pm

Why should I not be able to say what I want to say to those I want to say it to?

MMM

8/18/15 8:30pm

That's exactly why Friends only posts were created, so if you want to post....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:36pm

RE: That's exactly why Friends only posts were created, so if you want to

MMM

8/18/15 8:37pm

RE: That's exactly why Friends only posts were created, so if you want to

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:39pm

While I agree that FO would be nice, everyone's FO seems to be filled up.

MMM

8/18/15 8:46pm

RE: Can anyone explain why, besides mods in rare cases, CB posters should be

cougdonaldg

8/18/15 8:01pm

RE: Can anyone explain why, besides mods in rare cases, CB posters should be

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:55pm

Several guys, including El Jefe, have given legit reasons already

KingDave

8/18/15 8:01pm

I haven't heard a "legit" reason by El Jefe yet. I guess I can search, but I

Bert609

8/18/15 8:05pm

I'm only ignored by 2 people, so this wouldn't affect me, but Jefe's one

benny1982

8/18/15 8:06pm

That's why I created the thread, I wasn't around for the earlier thread and...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 8:11pm

People who want it like that should start a cb-alternate website and crank up

Shimmy

8/18/15 8:11pm

But what would they call it?

Epileptic Beagle

8/18/15 8:18pm

If you put a limit on how many reciprocal ignores you can do(10-15), it will

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 8:37pm

And improve the quality by 100% even with that small a number.

MMM

8/18/15 8:38pm

Again a simple ignore would have the same effect, and again I don't see...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:17pm

There are 38,000 people he really wants to have see his posts and 10 that he

The Dude Abides

8/18/15 10:14pm

Good grief Bengal, get a grip. It doesn't take long, even lurking, to figure out

MMM

8/18/15 10:20pm

I think where Bengal is coming from is most base their opinions of people on CB

The Dude Abides

8/18/15 10:31pm

I get all that, I am just saying that you may have a different view after...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 10:35pm

Hate to repeat what everyone has said but FO is your answer here. It's your way

The Dude Abides

8/18/15 10:18pm

Except for Quinney. It's perfectly normal for him.

The Dude Abides

8/18/15 10:34pm

And a simple ignore will have the same effect 99% of the time, again I see...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 9:16pm

It does no harm to recip ignore .01% of those who troll on CB like PalorisProme

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 10:29pm

The problem is I think it would, I think it would be used a lot and it...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 10:32pm

I could see it being overused, that's why you put a limit on those you can

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 10:43pm

Problem is if enough people use their 5-10 recips on different people....

BengalCougar

8/18/15 11:04pm

Unfortunately, this board is a shell of itself as trolls and others have caused

CougDogg-e-Dogg

8/18/15 11:15pm

I guess the question is why do you care if PolarisPrime can see your posts if

The Dude Abides

8/18/15 10:36pm

I find the FO concept silly all the way around

ChinaFan

8/18/15 9:56pm

I think it's the best part of the board, if it weren't for FO I don't know...

BengalCougar

8/18/15 10:06pm

There's a lot of people, myself included, who are fed up with how

BYUMizzou

8/18/15 10:40pm

Well said.

kccougar

8/18/15 10:48pm

in those cases, I simply use TNT's greatest power, "ignore" (the type of ignore

ChinaFan

8/18/15 10:55pm

RE: There's a lot of people, myself included, who are fed up with how

BengalCougar

8/18/15 11:01pm

I see honest opinions (TaiJuan, Macaroni) presented most times with respect.

kalifi

8/18/15 11:15pm

RE: I see honest opinions (TaiJuan, Macaroni) presented most times with respect.

BengalCougar

8/19/15 12:44am

Here is why I like reciprocal ignore

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