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When certain people are trolling the shit out of these boards I think ignore is perfectly valid.

I bet most people just ignore the trolls for the most part anyways, skipping over whatever they have said. I know I do that all the time, and just post on something one person has said. Topics move around quite a bit, I don't think the ignore function is causing more of this.

Troy says

When certain people are trolling the shit out of these boards I think ignore is perfectly valid.

I agree.

The only people I am ignoring are a few that as far as I can tell are just trying to get a reaction from me or people like me. I really don't think that you want to hear my reaction to them. That doesn't contribute. Besides, I unignore occasionally. It may seem unfair, that if I ignore person X, then you are left alone to show them the truth and the error of their ways.

Truth is that I just don't have time now for that bs. And it's not like I am ignoring all conservatives. Even Bap, who has feelings about guns, gays, and mexicans that are extremely far from my view, I'm not close to ignoring. He shares his views, but aside from very occasionally offending my sensibilities, he seems like a good guy. Countless others I disagree with, but don't feel I need to ignore.

But if someone manages to illicit emotion from me, rather than a sharing of views, and if that seems to be their intent, then I would rather just ignore. Especially these days. I'm too busy.
pkennedy says

I bet most people just ignore the trolls for the most part anyways, skipping over whatever they have said. I know I do that all the time, and just post on something one person has said. Topics move around quite a bit, I don’t think the ignore function is causing more of this.

I agree with this too. Topics have always been like that. Sometimes it doesn't seem worth starting a new thread. Like the Georgism conversation that was in a thread about Mexicans. I can deal with that.

Not that many people use it anyway. There are only 64 "ignores" in the database so far.

I used ignore for one user, then removed it later once I had made my way through a particular thread.

Kentm:

Why don't you just ignore it? :)

:-)

okay, I'll concede that the viewpoint held by the Ignore Button is valid, though I may not agree with it.

It is the life goal of some to be iggied and come back as a new and improved dung slinging machine. SAY LA VEE (I know that's spelled wrong, but you know what I meant!lol)

Bap33 says

It is the life goal of some to be iggied and come back as a new and improved dung slinging machine

Not really improved, but the package has changed. Kinda like toothpaste.

I like trolling for good debate on stupidity found in society. I have learned a lots from others....and have even been labeled a reverse racist.

...then again, you prolly didnt see my response since I am igged on most threads.

Anyone there?.......Bastards killed Kenny!

Clarence 13X says

I like trolling for good debate on stupidity found in society. I have learned a lots from others….and have even been labeled a reverse racist.

You're not a Reverse racist, your a racist who "Strongly" feels he's been wronged by Racism.
When in fact you're confusing that for Prejudice, which is something else. But that's O.K. you are old enough to still remember, when the REAL issue was about a Prejudicial society. I'd stand up right beside you, and defend you against any prejudice person trying to screw you over because you are Black. Or telling you can't do anything you want because you are Black. That is Prejudice, where your race is a factor to maliciously exclude or impede liberties in your life. No one has the right to do that.

But they do have the right to recognize the difference in cultures and races, that's fundamental part of being self aware. And I don't expect your perspective of your race or culture in relation to mine to be any less different than mine. You might be surprised to know there's even a bit of envy and admiration between cultures and races.

What is wrong is every one melding into this cohesive Stepford Culture, where roots and upbringing just Flanders by the way side. Just take a look at all the Crackers, Gooks, Chinks, Spicks, and Jews Everybody is just out their god damn minds. Even your black ass, Color has nothing to do with it.

I've always thought that talking to yourself is fine but when you start ignoring yourself, thats serious.

kentm says

I’ve always thought that talking to yourself is fine but when you start ignoring yourself, thats serious.

You say that, but you still open doors for yourself, take yourself out for meals, and otherwise treat yourself nice. You probably even "gratify" yourself in some way or another.

In other words, I think you're playing hard to get with yourself.