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Sat Oct 5, 2024, 10:20 PM

Oct 2024

That's very true and it's wise to be careful about how you respond so that you can still stand firm yet not post anything that when it's taken out of the context of the discussion, it could be considered offensive.

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I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as [View all] debm55 Oct 2024 OP

I may have blocked one person, elleng Oct 2024 #1

Thank you debm55 Oct 2024 #2

I've never blocked a DU member PJMcK Oct 2024 #3

Thank you PJMcK debm55 Oct 2024 #6

I once had around twelve or thirteen people on block. Aristus Oct 2024 #4

Thank you Aristus debm55 Oct 2024 #7

Hidden posts drop from the count after 90 days. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #5

Thank you TwilightZone. debm55 Oct 2024 #8

5 hides is rarely a time out corner Kali Oct 2024 #67

Thank you Kali debm55 Oct 2024 #68

I should have been clearer. My apologies. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #74

I think it does keep you from posting in the particular forum for some hours Kali Oct 2024 #78

Don't block people, but scroll by some. I've Alerted only once, on myself when I thought Silent Type Oct 2024 #9

I have 37 people placed on ignore Niagara Oct 2024 #10

What is all this time out and 20 points stuff? I've never heard of it, but blocked many. Doodley Oct 2024 #11

There's a calculation that goes into how likely it is for one to be called for jury duty. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #75

Ignore includes block RoadRunner Oct 2024 #12

No I got 20 points taken off because I couldn't let things go. debm55 Oct 2024 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author anciano Oct 2024 #17

I'm honestly trying to imagine what you could have done...and I've figured it out. CincyDem Oct 2024 #53

I always wanted the flying car. debm55 Oct 2024 #58

RoadRunner, I got 20 points taken off for not letting it go.I have not put the person on block yet. debm55 Oct 2024 #16

That happens sometimes RoadRunner Oct 2024 #19

Thank you, I didn't post at all yesterday as I was ashamed to have done that, But I made up for it today debm55 Oct 2024 #21

Careful, there's a few that try to bait you into posting something that breaks DU rules canuckledragger Oct 2024 #25

⬆⬆⬆THIS⬆⬆⬆ Think. Again. Oct 2024 #30

Thank you. I thought my posts were fine. I thought people liked them, Oh well, will be careful to control myself. I was debm55 Oct 2024 #33

People DO like them! You know that, right? Easterncedar Oct 2024 #43

YES. THIS! hlthe2b Oct 2024 #50

Yes.. There are some subjects where we have some very determined individuals seeking to silence opposing opinions... hlthe2b Oct 2024 #49

Thank you.I will keep that in mind. I have had attack me in my fun threads and never alerted. I did go to the Help debm55 Oct 2024 #54

Ditto! Lulu KC Oct 2024 #79

no blocking, I prefer an open discussion board and have no desire to suppress people who disagree with me nt msongs Oct 2024 #13

Even in your mail. I feel the same, but had some about open discussion. That is why I am asking because I don't want any debm55 Oct 2024 #15

Where do you see points etc...? JMCKUSICK Oct 2024 #18

On you home page, under juries, it will state points taken off. In all honesty, debm55 Oct 2024 #20

Dear Debbie, you may want to self-delete this one my friend Niagara Oct 2024 #22

This thread or that post? debm55 Oct 2024 #24

Post 20 my friend...you got it! Niagara Oct 2024 #29

Why? canuckledragger Oct 2024 #26

Go back and read the original post, I don't want Debbie to get another hide Niagara Oct 2024 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author GP6971 Oct 2024 #23

Just posting here True Dough Oct 2024 #27

HAHAHAHAH. You have a unique sense of humor. I have no one on ignore. But I know of someone who has me on ignore. I like debm55 Oct 2024 #36

I'll take "unique" True Dough Oct 2024 #37

I never called you icky or dreadful. It makes me sad that I was a virgin here for 20 years. and now----- debm55 Oct 2024 #42

I don't know what points you are talking about. 1WorldHope Oct 2024 #31

Good advice 👍 anciano Oct 2024 #32

I was asked. I can't deny I did it because I did. So full block.on poster. debm55 Oct 2024 #41

Yes, for 42 years I taught. And I was fired for falling down 2 flights of steps at the school and getting a concussion, debm55 Oct 2024 #38

Oh yes. I have probably 6 on full ignore. LakeArenal Oct 2024 #34

I can't believe you have a hide. You a very sweet person. I like you very much. I will just watch myself. TY debm55 Oct 2024 #39

You will be surprised what might give you a hide. LakeArenal Oct 2024 #59

Oh yes. I have probably 6 on full ignore. LakeArenal Oct 2024 #35

It serves a function... If you post about controversial issues or opinions, it may be very helpful to hlthe2b Oct 2024 #40

Thank you hIthe2b for your advice debm55 Oct 2024 #48

My best advice: depersonalize replies by leaving out words like "you" and "your". Mister Ed Oct 2024 #44

Good idea Mr. Bill Thank you debm55 Oct 2024 #47

I think this is the exception area for "ignore" Kali Oct 2024 #71

Ah, that would explain it. Thank you! n/t Mister Ed Oct 2024 #72

Because if that person gets a lot of kicks, it will appear even if they're blocked Lulu KC Oct 2024 #80

You'll be okay XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #45

Thank You XanaDUer2 debm55 Oct 2024 #46

Points? WestMichRad Oct 2024 #51

Jury duty calculation. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #76

Thanks WestMichRad Oct 2024 #85

"Points?" ColinC Oct 2024 #52

The OP is referring to the jury duty calculation. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #77

I would like see this rule... multigraincracker Oct 2024 #55

Thank you multigraincracker debm55 Oct 2024 #62

I never block people. IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 2024 #56

I never did ever,but in this case i will do my first block. On my breakfast thread this morning I had a joker, I thanked debm55 Oct 2024 #61

I think I've blocked a couple Jilly_in_VA Oct 2024 #57

Thank you Jilly_in-VA debm55 Oct 2024 #60

Never have understood the reluctance to put people on "Ignore." Paladin Oct 2024 #63

I believe the same but thought they have a right to free speech. However as some have gotten personal, I have gotten debm55 Oct 2024 #65

Good points. As yet, I haven't done that. Years ago there was an individual that was extremely offensive and would pull retread Oct 2024 #73

As far as I am concerned, that goes against the reason for the site to exist in the first place. OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #64

Agree' I have tried to "kill them with kindness" bit, However, it has become harder. debm55 Oct 2024 #66

the lower point count slightly affects your chance of getting called to a jury Kali Oct 2024 #69

My ignore list is rather prodigious. NNadir Oct 2024 #70

I use full ignore quite liberally. LOL SheltieLover Oct 2024 #81

Love you SheltieLover debm55 Oct 2024 #93

Keeps my blood pressure in the normal range. LOL SheltieLover Oct 2024 #94

I have at least 50 people on ignore, for a variety of reasons... demmiblue Oct 2024 #82

Perfectly stated and Rec! Niagara Oct 2024 #88

I feel like shit, especially now. debm55 Oct 2024 #90

Why do you feel like that, Debbie? Niagara Oct 2024 #95

We Discussed This By Pm... ProfessorGAC Oct 2024 #83

Thank you ProfessorGAC , Also prided myself on being fair, honest and fun, I always felt once I am lied to , it;s hard debm55 Oct 2024 #84

I feel like shit. debm55 Oct 2024 #91

I was The Bopper Oct 2024 #86

I have about 20 people on ignore. Elessar Zappa Oct 2024 #87

Sometimes brain dead trolls post here. Rizen Oct 2024 #89

This was not a troll, but it was a horrid post, debm55 Oct 2024 #92