This is How You Work the Ignore User in Threads Feature - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CafeLogic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2011, 07:10:06 pm
content: Go to the profile screenunder modify profile, choose Personal Message OptionsAdd the name of the user to your ignore listThe ignore will also apply to threads

author: ElektroQuark
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 29, 2011, 07:12:28 pm
content: Not very intuitive.Thank you.

author: tyblu
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2011, 07:17:27 pm
content: A blank thread? Weird.just kiddin'!

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 29, 2011, 07:28:58 pm
content: Since you posted that, the forums have got a lot cleaner, i can now read it without going, ah feck! not him again he seems to be in every thread. But i sill get to seen his ugly profile picture, bugger

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 02:58:20 am
content: Quote from: CafeLogic on January 29, 2011, 07:10:06 pmhow? type the thread topic?

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 03:02:14 am
content: What was that ? I cant seem to see your message.

author: CafeLogic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 03:25:30 am
content: Quote from: shafri on January 30, 2011, 02:58:20 am

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 03:31:34 am
content: Quote from: CafeLogic on January 30, 2011, 03:25:30 ami thought i can ignore the whole thread... btw, did you click the "Show me the post" on my post, i'll make sure people will see a nice "profile picture" after thisi got two in my list already.

author: CafeLogic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 03:33:12 am
content: No, this is for users not topics.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 03:53:52 am
content: I've changed username. I thought its not worth itanymorefor the real name here, so if anybody get annoyed with a person who presents at every threads (rant threads only actually, not technical threads, if you made your homework) then you can re-configure your ignore list

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 10:19:50 am
content: Quote from: SoaSystem on January 30, 2011, 03:53:52 amSince when the EEV become an place that " Its not worth " having your real name posted ?Safri, I do not recognize you any more ..Is the fact that you did not become an moderator , has anything to do with it ?If this is the true reason, stay covered and hidden , I do not care.

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 02:50:30 pm
content: Safri, you having an off day? Chill out have a beer.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 04:28:37 pm
content: Quote from: Kiriakos-GR on January 30, 2011, 10:19:50 amHeads up! i'm transforming again. re-initializing configuration sequence! the fact that, i sensed something from time to time. and most people here are using "moniker" as well, so why cant i? so let me be Anonymous.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 04:35:07 pm
content: I don't think allowing people to change their names is a good idea because it's confusing and could be exploited by trolls, although I'm not saying the latter is the case here.

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 04:46:44 pm
content: lovely, works like a charm... cheers!

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 05:00:33 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on January 30, 2011, 04:35:07 pmwe still can see the last post by a person.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 05:30:29 pm
content: Yes but trolls can do al sorts of nasty things such as totally changing or removing their old posts to deceive people.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 06:11:10 pm
content: well, thats not my intention.

author: Chasm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 06:23:17 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on January 30, 2011, 05:30:29 pmShould there be problems with such behavior it is possible to limit the time span in which posts can be edited.

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 06:52:07 pm
content: Quote from: Chasm on January 30, 2011, 06:23:17 pmThat is a bad idea... it would mean i cannot maintain things like the Rigol dummy guide and people will need to wade trough pages of posts...I don't really see the advantage of people changing their nick a lot, might want to allow it one time or at request or so.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 07:34:04 pm
content: Yes another forum run by a horrible administrator did that just because a couple of people abused the edit button, everyone suffered. If people continuously cause trouble they can be banned.I've changed my mind, I suppose there's nothing wrong with changing your name but I think you should announce it out of general politeness.

author: armandas
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 07:44:27 pm
content: Quote from: polossatik on January 30, 2011, 04:46:44 pmYeah, I'm happy to see that the setting most likely uses UID rather than a screen name.

author: Chasm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 08:38:47 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on January 30, 2011, 07:34:04 pmLimiting the time in which postings may be edited comes of course with it's own problems. Still it can be a viable option if such vandalism happens too often. While you can ban users after the fact this step won't restore the postings which if such things happen are often removing the sense from thread or making other users look like fools.There is of course also the question how you deploy this measure. Do you limit edits to one hour, one week or maybe even a month? In all parts of a forum or only a few, and so on and so forth. Exceptions are also possible, keeping the Rigol and similar threads in business.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 30, 2011, 08:56:46 pm
content: Quote from: Hero999 on January 30, 2011, 04:35:07 pmAgreed, you "get to know2 people on forum's, if people start changing names and avatars then it's just annoying because it's like you don't know who you talking to again. I think name changes need approving by the admin.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 04:19:08 am
content: Quote from: Simon on January 30, 2011, 08:56:46 pmI don't see an option to disable this anyway?Whilst I respct someone right to change their username, I agree that it's not a particularly good idea for getting to know people and following threads. This happens a lot with Usenet and it can be a full time job keeping up with people's name changes!Dave.

author: Kiriakos-GR
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 05:26:48 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on January 30, 2011, 04:28:37 pmIn this case turn your self from a UNI-T in to a FLUKE ... If you can

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 10:05:06 am
content: Hi,Shafrihere. Whats really annoying me are some lurkers (info hunters), they just jump in and post some really annoying and "sensitive", butt licking irrelevant posts IMO, and having too many posts and to be around everywhere is like a taboo. and i can see some fanboys start to filling in. So let the newbies recognize me as my current "nickname", and i think i will firm to this from now on. I'm glad the first newbie has addressed me as "Mechatrommer" somewhere, you can as well address me Mech, mechy, mecha etc for short or even my "real name" if you still remember me. And i changed Avatar to one of my idol, Mr Albert Einstein, instead of my annoying african like mentally retarded ugly face. I hope old folks will still recognize me. "Physically" and "Mentally" i'm still the same, just the name and avatar are changed. Cheers

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 10:07:57 am
content: on the other hand, i wish post edit limiting time will not be enabled, as i usually correct my grammar and spelling when i noticed right after posting it, and add more extra points to my post. So i'm one among who really need the "Modify Post" button to be quick.

author: Polossatik
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 11:09:52 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on January 31, 2011, 10:05:06 amWell, there's your problem... ** MythBusters lolz, no offence intented.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 02:12:22 pm
content: Quote from: polossatik on January 31, 2011, 11:09:52 amMan! Cant you make it bigger?! I almost fall in the same hole again!

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2011, 05:14:56 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on January 30, 2011, 08:56:46 pmThat's a good idea and he could announce it in the lounge.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2011, 06:54:33 pm
content: I notice someone (who'll remain nameless) has a really annoying animated avatar.Fortunately I discovered a way to block it, using Opera's content blocking system which I also use to block annoying advertising on another website I use.http://help.opera.com/Linux/9.01/en/contentblock.htmlI'm pretty sure Firefox's Adblock can be configured to do a similar thing. If anyone's interested, I'll investigate it.