Is TBN too "family friendly" for your tastes?

[TrippleT]

I understand. However, if it was something that I had said, or done, that was really offensive, then I would want to apologize for that. If it was some trivial thing then I would think that they were overly sensitive.
But, maybe it is just as well that one does not know if they are on someones list.

 

[3RRL]

If I was on someones ignore list, I don't think I would like to know about it. It would just haunt me wanting to know who it was and why they put me there. It would probably even build up resentment and anger. Glad I don't know.

Well, you are certainly not on my ignore list.
As a matter of fact, after your padlock comment on Rat's Costume thread, you are now on my Hero list.
That has to be the funniest thing I've read in years. Had me ROTFLMAO.

 

[D7E]

I do have a question, if your on anyones ignore list is there anyway to find that out?

I too have wondered this. I think it would be neat to have another little "light", like the one that shows if your online. If you aren't on anyones ignore list, it could stay green, then if you are, it would turn to a different color, with a number inside showing how many have you "ignored".

Yup ..Nice to know who don't like you ?

 

[Spiveyman]

I don't really know how the ignore thing works, but I wouldn't want to know about it. So, do posts from someone you are ignoring just not show up in threads? What if they are quoted? There's probably a section on that somewhere, so I'll look for it, but anyway, that would be kind of like "negative feedback" to see that people were ignoring you. I'm only aware of one person I've really ticked off (not nice PM's from them and such) and it was all over a misunderstanding. Actually, I'd prefer if I was on their ignore list.

So is that why some people have "add me to your ignore" list links in their sigs? Or is that a joke?

Either way, this forum seems moderated much tighter than others, but I still think it's for the good. And I don't think the mods feel more "righteous" than us. They are just doing their jobs, like several have said, they get pruned too.

 

[dbdartman]

Spivey, if you ignore someone, you will see *you are ignoring this poster* when they post, but if someone quotes the person you're ignoring you will see their post/response. Otherwise, there's no way to know if someone is ignoring you, & IMHO it should be that way.

The mods here do a great job & my hat's off to them! Having had some experience in the position, I know how thankless (among other things) the position can be.

 

[Podunkadunk]

So is that why some people have "add me to your ignore" list links in their sigs? Or is that a joke?[/

Spivey,
I hadn't seen it on here before until I did it several months back (but then again, I've only been registered with TBN for 10 months), I ran across another on a sig just a few days ago.

It started out as me being a smart alec because I got into a quasi-heated conversation with another gentleman on TBN. Then in a PM, he said he was going to add me to his ignore list. I made it easy for him...

Now it's pretty much a joke, but I am sure I've chapped a few people and they've used my shortcut.

Podunk

 

[tallyho8]

Well, you are certainly not on my ignore list.
As a matter of fact, after your padlock comment on Rat's Costume thread, you are now on my Hero list.
That has to be the funniest thing I've read in years. Had me ROTFLMAO.

Thank you very much for the compliment.

It is an honor to be able to sit here in Louisiana and hold a discussion on TBN with others in California, Maine, Florida, Holland, Australia and many other places around the world at the same time. Many of us have nothing in common except a link to tractors and I suspect a few of us don't even have tractors. Our similarities grow and our differences shrink as we discuss things on TBN.

I really enjoy a "good" debate, but most debates on forums usually end as arguments and bad feelings on both sides. The mods do a great job of keeping us all one happy family and allowing us to exchange ideas and info and build relationships with others worldwide. I can think of many positives to this exchange and no real negatives.

Long Live TBN!

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I can't imagine why it would take an "Ignore List" to ignore any comments and/or persons who I don't choose to read. Just IGNORE them. That said, I'm sure I've been added to a few ignore list's myself. I'm here to listen to opinions, and give a few myself. I'm quite sure, from the reactions I've got at times, that I've stepped on a few toes. We're all (supposed to be) big boys (and in some cases, girls) We're SUPPOSED to be adults. We should be able to push the boundries and not take it all too personally that we can't shake hands and make up after the debate has ended.

I'm on a fire district board of directors and a church board. In both cases, we've had heated arguements, then walked out the front door laughing and joking. Carrying a grudge can be an awful burden.

I met a couple of my best friends during arguements. You just have to know when it's time to put down the boxing gloves.

 

[Spiveyman]

It started out as me being a smart alec because I got into a quasi-heated conversation with another gentleman on TBN. Then in a PM, he said he was going to add me to his ignore list. I made it easy for him...

Now it's pretty much a joke, but I am sure I've chapped a few people and they've used my shortcut.

Hilarious! Yes, yours was the first I'd seen with that link in the sig. I remember thinking why would you advertise to get on someone's ignore list? Cracks me up now to hear the story behind the story. I bet I would have agreed with you on that argument because you've got a great sense of humor. As for actually using it, I can't imagine having so much disdain for someone as to have to have the forum censor their posts rather than simply not reading them. Although I suspect I'm much more likely to be ignored than to ignore.

 

[tallyho8]

I don't want to put an adversary on an ignore list. It was some famous (or infamous) person who once said something like "it is more important to know your enemies than your friends".

 

[Soundguy]

You still have the options to read the mail from the people on your ignore list... You just have to click a link and it opens their message ..

Soundguy

 

[Spiveyman]

I don't want to put an adversary on an ignore list. It was some famous (or infamous) person who once said something like "it is more important to know your enemies than your friends".

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."

Have no idea who that was, but I think that's how it goes.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."

Have no idea who that was, but I think that's how it goes.

The Army of North Viet Nam practiced a stratagy known as "hug the belt". By being right on top of your enemy, they couldn't fire artillery directly on VC positions without hitting their own. It worked all too well.

That's a little more drastic than anything on TBN, but the same principal we've been discussing

 

[RoyJackson]

Spivey,
I hadn't seen it on here before until I did it several months back (but then again, I've only been registered with TBN for 10 months), I ran across another on a sig just a few days ago.

It started out as me being a smart alec because I got into a quasi-heated conversation with another gentleman on TBN. Then in a PM, he said he was going to add me to his ignore list. I made it easy for him...
Now it's pretty much a joke, but I am sure I've chapped a few people and they've used my shortcut.

Podunk

Some folks take online forums way way too seriously, don't they?

 

[SPYDERLK]

Some folks take online forums way way too seriously, don't they?

All it takes is will power to ignore a post. Those who have none have to rely on automation.
larry

 

[chipsndust]

I have checked on this thread off and on, and have not read every post. Just want to say, I like TBN just the way it is. I've learned a ton since joining, and more than once someone made me snicker . I guess I've gotten a lot more out of it than I've put in. Someday I'll be a wise old tractor owner, and I'll share all that wisdom with the newbies. I might even make someone snicker.

 

[Soundguy]

All it takes is will power to ignore a post. Those who have none have to rely on automation.
larry

What you casually dismiss out of hand as lack of willpower could be construed as conflict avoidance.. IE.. 'discretion is the better part of valor'.. etc..

Automation is a fact of life and a common convienience. No dishonor in not using a convienience.. If you disagree.. sell your car and walk to work.. your health and the planet will be better for it. ( Or wait!.. are some convieniences ok? hmmmmm )

Soundguy

 

[Podunkadunk]

What you casually dismiss out of hand as lack of willpower could be construed as conflict avoidance.. IE.. 'discretion is the better part of valor'.. etc..

Automation is a fact of life and a common convienience. No dishonor in not using a convienience.. If you disagree.. sell your car and walk to work.. your health and the planet will be better for it. ( Or wait!.. are some convieniences ok? hmmmmm )

Soundguy

Well said! You are the man, Soundguy...you are the man!

Some folks take online forums way way too seriously, don't they?

Roy, were you directing that at me in a bad way? Do you forget that I am Founder and CEO of the Roy Jackson Fan Club? It's a JOKE Roy, just a joke.

 

[MossRoad]

I refuse to add anyone to my ignore list... I would miss a lot of free entertainment.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I refuse to add anyone to my ignore list... I would miss a lot of free entertainment.

Can I have a big AMEN! About the only reason I could think of for someone putting another member on IGNORE would be an arguement of some sort. As someone who's been a part of my share of those, let me tell you how silly I think it is to get all bent out of shape over an INTERNET ARGUEMENT with someone you've probably never met, nor ever will meet. And besides, these "debates" are nothing short of hilarious at times.

Once again, Roy hit it square on the head. Some people take this stuff FAR TOO SERIOUSLY.