Ghostrider Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) SP's comments didn't seem at all offensive or trolling,.... I don't think they were either. However they were the the usual barely relevant to topic, general philosophical ramblings that were difficult to follow and worse to understand, and were going nowhere unless to drag any potential worthwhile discussion of the OP off in to numerous side debates which were irrelevant to it, cluttering and confusing the thread in the process. When a thread is about a specific event/issue, it really does help contribute something to it *if* opinions posted on it are taliored to address the specific circumstances of the OP and how the poster believes the opinion they post it is relevant to them. This is a concept which virtually all posters seem to have grasped, with the exception of the poster at issue. Some people's patience with the persistent pointless side debates and trainwrecking of threads generated by one poster only seems to have worn exceedingly thin. A situation probably exacerbated by the same poster having an unerring habit of taking sly obtuse personal pops, and inferring sleights upon any poster who does not immediately agree with his personal views, and especially on those he is losing any debate with. Respect and tolerance for differing views is an admirable thing, but it needs to be a two way street, if there's no getting, giving soon runs dry. Edited March 24, 2014 by Ghostrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 The principal reason the thread in question was closed was a breach of the Ts&Cs, and given as "We'll be having no calls for lynchings, whether in jest or not" To users who have requested their accounts to be closed... we have now done so and indicated this was at your request on the now dormant user profiles - it was done with a heavy heart and we offer a genuine thank you for your contributions to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Ah well. http://www.shetlink.com/index.php?/classifieds/item/14941-hemp-rope-for-sale/ gafynandrew and Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 The principal reason the thread in question was closed was a breach of the Ts&Cs, and given as "We'll be having no calls for lynchings, whether in jest or not" To users who have requested their accounts to be closed... we have now done so and indicated this was at your request on the now dormant user profiles - it was done with a heavy heart and we offer a genuine thank you for your contributions to the forums.quite right. yell is a small community. we should not be even joking about lynching. they will get caught they always do. however its obvious that folks need to learn not to keep large amounts of cash on site over night or at the weekend. i suppose that does pose problems on the outer islands. a little ott wanting deleting because you were told off. you all know the T&C none are new posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Only 1 person mentioned the word 'Lynching' "We'll be having no calls for lynchings, whether in jest or not" I went for flogging and transportation..... Go figure gafynandrew and paulb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 a little ott wanting deleting because you were told off. you all know the T&C none are new posters.I doubt this is the case, it looks more like a build up of frustration and there seems to be one common denominator. Sad that folk feel the best option is to give up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 And a reminder that those who have chosen to delete themselves can still read everything that is posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Only 1 person mentioned the word 'Lynching' "We'll be having no calls for lynchings, whether in jest or not" I went for flogging and transportation..... Go figuremmm a chargeable service and life transportation to Australia. colin your becoming very liberal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ghostrider Posted March 24, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 a little ott wanting deleting because you were told off. you all know the T&C none are new posters. I think the deleting had very little to do with the T&C's or one specific thread in particular, and had much to do with a bomb that's been ticking away for a very long time, and that thread just happened to be the one that broke the camel's back. brian.smith, Colin and Heimdal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.smith Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 spot on Ghostie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 How does the 'ignore' function work? Does it work both ways i.e. the ignored person cant see your posts as well as you not seeing theirs? If that was the case, then it wouldn't take too many people ignoring any particular person to make their use of Shetlink a bit fruitless. It really is a shame that such a wonderful resource as this can be completely ruined by a very small minority of users.The ignore function only stops you from seeing the person you are ignoring they can still see and respond to what you are saying (even though it is like talking to someone who clearly isn't listening) While it is annoying that a handful of posters can ruin a forum for some at the same time banning one or two just because they are irritating is a bit heavy handed. I use the ignore function and I find it works (for me) because the people I have on the ignore function didn't contribute much that I was interested in reading anyway. If I was in a social setting with those people I would avoid them so in one sense the ignore function is closer to what would happen in reality anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) The ignore function only stops you from seeing the person you are ignoring they can still see and respond to what you are saying (even though it is like talking to someone who clearly isn't listening) Personally, I don't like the idea of 'ignoring' people on a public forum as I think it's a bit rude and not in keeping with the 'spirit' of things but, I can see why some posters might use the function. Apart from that, there is always a chance that they (the 'ignored') might have something (that I, or others, might consider) worthwhile to contribute. Freedom to use a public forum to say , pretty much, whatever you like and express your opinions on all issues is a good thing but, there is a problem when some posters seem to obsessively target(?) certain individuals and refuse to concede that the points they are making (whether on-topic or not) just 'might' be wrong. They are entitled to their opinions and I respect that but, they shouldn't really treat it as a 'game' and, there is a time when we all have to concede and 'let go'. There will always be minor 'spats' and lots of 'ruffled feathers' and, there is also an element of 'if you can't take it then, don't dish it out' to be considered but, as far as I am aware, nobody has ever recieved a serious injury from mere words alone. It's a complex issue and, one that is very easy to overreact to. Edited March 24, 2014 by Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 mmm a chargeable service and life transportation to Australia. colin your becoming very liberal. Mellowing with age.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Interesting thread, one which has shown the negative side of forums. Disappointing that anyone should feel their only option is to leave a community forum, but if your going to post, you will get those who disagree and you have to take the bad with the good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Personally, I don't like the idea of 'ignoring' people on a public forum as I think it's a bit rude and not in keeping with the 'spirit' of things but, I can see why some posters might use the function. Apart from that, there is always a chance that they (the 'ignored') might have something (that I, or others, might consider) worthwhile to contribute. In some ways it's been worthwhile as I don't have to read stuff that in the main makes me shake my head in wonder and amazement. In saying that I don't come on Shetlink nearly as much due to the amount of people I actually enjoyed communicating with basically stopped bothering. The amount of active posters is at near enough the lowest level I can remember in my 7 or so years on here so it's almost natural that other contributers would drift off to other forums that are more active. I'm not for having people gang up on irritating users in the hope that admins will eventually ban them to keep the peace, a better solution is the ignore button if people really do get fed up with folk then if the function is there admins should be pointing users down that road rather than banning folk. Eventually if enough users are ignoring the same people those people will either get fed up talking to nobody and leave or they'll look at their behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now