> > First, it says there is a limited number of entries possible on the list.
> What is that number?
>
> Depends. But it averages around 42 (which should be enough for most people).
> If 42 is not enough it'll probably be changed to unlimited (ie. the
> possibility of ignoring everyone) - but 42 seems like such a nice number which
> also keeps the load on the DB fairly low.
>

Thank you, Janus!

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#Texit

Don't blame me, I voted for Johnson(L) in 2016.

Truth is dangerous... especially when it challenges those in power.

> > You are correct Janus - 42 is the answer to Everything ;)
> >
>
> More precisely, it's the answer to:
>
> "WHAT DO YOU GET IF YOU MULTIPLY SIX BY NINE" :o)

It is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Plus, it makes things come out right.

It is the magic number to end all magic numbers!

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Rob

Maybe I'm silly or naive, but what is for this ignore function?
Hey it's the first forum in which I see something so discriminating!
Isn't a forum a place where share thoughts freely?
And I don't think this is a forum with rude people or offending ones. If someone is like that so the moderators what are they for?

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I've watched C Beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate.
All those moments, will be lost in time like tears in rain..."</i>

> Maybe I'm silly or naive, but what is for this ignore function?
> Hey it's the first forum in which I see something so discriminating!
> Isn't a forum a place where share thoughts freely?
> And I don't think this is a forum with rude people or offending ones. If
> someone is like that so the moderators what are they for?
>
indeed it is a place for freedom. The ignore function give the individual user the freedom to filter out the threads of people it finds offensive. For example, I wouldn't want a 6 year old (watching over my shoulder) to see curse words, or other content that I don't feel he's old enough to see. If I know a particular user is enjoying his freedom, but doing so with the repetitive use of improper language, then I can filter that user out. This gives me the power to protect my family. It also allows that user the power to get his/her message out there. Freedom is great.

hope this helps.

edit...as a matter of fact, I'm not sure I'd want someone else (moderator) to regulate what I want to see and read. I want the freedom to do things for myself and not to have to wait on others to do things for me.

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I love that function, because now I can ignore myself.......;o)

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Semper Eadem
So long Paul, it has been a hell of a ride.

Park your ego's, fire up the computers, Science YES, Credits No.

I've tried to ignore myself before. It works for a while, but I am persistant. I always end up listening and talking to myself again. I always follow me around. Maybe I could get me for stalking myself? It's worth a try.

Jim

> I love that function, because now I can ignore myself.......;o)
>

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> > Maybe I'm silly or naive, but what is for this ignore function?
> > Hey it's the first forum in which I see something so discriminating!
> > Isn't a forum a place where share thoughts freely?
> > And I don't think this is a forum with rude people or offending ones. If
> > someone is like that so the moderators what are they for?
> >
> indeed it is a place for freedom. The ignore function give the individual
> user the freedom to filter out the threads of people it finds offensive. For
> example, I wouldn't want a 6 year old (watching over my shoulder) to see curse
> words, or other content that I don't feel he's old enough to see. If I know a
> particular user is enjoying his freedom, but doing so with the repetitive use
> of improper language, then I can filter that user out. This gives me the
> power to protect my family. It also allows that user the power to get his/her
> message out there. Freedom is great.
>
> hope this helps.
>
> edit...as a matter of fact, I'm not sure I'd want someone else (moderator) to
> regulate what I want to see and read. I want the freedom to do things for
> myself and not to have to wait on others to do things for me.
>

I understand your point, but it is a delicate point indeed.
It is very difficult to decide who ignore and who to not.
If I am talking, let's say, with 6-7 other guys in real life, and I know one of them is a person that has an irritating personality, very different points of view from mine, maybe sometimes using offensive words, the possibility to put him out, to eliminate him from the discussion, to alienate him because I don't like his thoughts it would be a very nice option for you, I understand. Not for me.

Yes, I don't have a chidren 6 yesr old behind my shoulder, so I think this is the good reason to ignore such a person, but in real world I would only get away from there, bringinging him and me from the discussion, and not kick the person in his back.
This is very easy to do closing the browser (or clicking the back dutton in the browser), very quickier than going away in the real world.

I am obviously not referring to people that are aggressive, that are starting provocating you and wanting to beat you, or using very bad words, I am only saying that many people may use this for reasons of their own.
Yes they are free to do this, but many people use freedom to, incidentally, limitate their and others freedom.

Hmm, I know, too off-topic post. Don't ignore me please!

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<i>"I've seen things, you people wouldn't believe...hmmm... attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.
I've watched C Beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate.
All those moments, will be lost in time like tears in rain..."</i>

I think this just about sums up the problem with free speech; "Yes they are free to do this, but many people use freedom to, incidentally, limitate their and others freedom". Or as I like to say "if your not spouting what I'm spouting you can not spout anything around me" ;O)

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Semper Eadem
So long Paul, it has been a hell of a ride.

Park your ego's, fire up the computers, Science YES, Credits No.

> I think this just about sums up the problem with free speech; "Yes they are
> free to do this, but many people use freedom to, incidentally, limitate their
> and others freedom". Or as I like to say "if your not spouting what I'm
> spouting you can not spout anything around me" ;O)

There is a big difference between blocking your ability to say something, and a listener telling the system to block messages from you.

If you can post, your free speech is 100% guaranteed, and my freedom to listen or not is also guaranteed.

It's an important point: your right to your message is all that is guaranteed. There is no particular right to any "forum" and no guarantee that anyone will listen.

It's also important to remember that someone is paying the bills here. They have the right to regulate how their forum is used. It's no different than a newspaper that chooses what to publish, or a store that prohibits solicitation on their own private property.

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