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Behold, a Man Has Arrived to Share His Manly View!

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CKDexterHaven · 22/08/2014 15:40

I'm sure a lot of you will be familiar with this meme.

Do you think the FWR board, and Mumsnet as a whole, would be better if there was an 'ignore' button? This would allow individual users to block all the posts of posters they know to be trolls and derailers without preventing those who wish to view those posts from viewing them. So many brilliant women don't post on this board anymore because they were silenced or side-tracked into exhausting Groundhog Day arguments. It would be great for feminists to debate with other feminists without having to rehash Feminism 101 over and over again.

I would also add that I have written posts on things like transgender issues that some people have found uncomfortable and offensive, although that wasn't my intention. I realise some things are controversial issues but I would rather be blocked by individuals than be required to self-censor or be censored by HQ. Trolls and derailers are setting the agenda on this board too often and I think we need a button to deal with them.

Behold, a Man Has Arrived to Share His Manly View!
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CKDexterHaven · 22/08/2014 15:59

Panzee Yes, it works best if nobody feeds or quotes the troll and the troll becomes completely invisible. If the troll is engaged then the point of the 'ignore' button becomes a bit lost.

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Panzee · 22/08/2014 15:54

I post on another site and it is great having an ignore poster button. The other site is plagued by the ability to quote a poster, however, so I might see the post if its been quoted by someone else.
This site would be bliss, an ignore and no quote facility! :)

CaptChaos · 22/08/2014 15:51

I am waiting for the day that the ignore poster button is allowed. I have a short, but reasonable list of people who will never again encroach on my MNing pleasure.

There are also a couple of boards which could probably do with a bit more of a proactive approach to moderation.

Vivacia · 22/08/2014 15:48

I think it's a good idea. I have also know forums to take a more active moderating approach in certain areas, including feminism, so that's another thought.

Bluestocking · 22/08/2014 15:41

And behold, a Feminist arrives to predictably agree with the first Feminist!
I think that's a great idea, CK.

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