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Buor
I have Googled this word and can find no match for it anywhere in ANY dictionary, English or otherwise.
In short, this word does not exist in normal speech. I will concede, though, that it may exist as a slang or dialect word, but I have my doubts.
Here is a word that IS an archaic term:
swoopstake: indiscriminately or in an indiscriminate manner
I fail to see why people are so reliant on technology to do what their own eyes can do much more easily and quickly. Nobody who comes to the forums or looks at any post on any thread is under any obligation to read them. It is no secret here that I have issues with a couple of members here, but I don't stress myself over what they are posting because I do not bother to read their posts! Honestly, it is an incredibly simple and an incredibly effective way of not getting wound up or hurt or offended or upset. I don't need any technology to stop me from doing something I don't want to do... and the brilliant thing about it is that YOU can do exactly the same thing, - if you choose to...
Quote by rolandlytleQuote by the_enchantress
Please start another thread for any input not related to a full site block. Thanks
Sorry
don't be sorry.
But I'm not the only one who doesn't want a full site block. I can see what others are saying and they can see what I'm saying. I could say more but I'm not going to.
I will email you with my thoughts, if I want to tell you more.
If I have people, blocked, it'd be nice if they couldn't see my profile or forum posts, whatever. Access should be denied. Blurred, blocked out.
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It bothers me that we ever need to block someone. We are all adults here, but everyone here is intelligent and often opinionated. Some people have a hard time dealing with the conflict that may ensue and use blocking as a way to remove themselves from the intellectual fray. If it is someone's choice to do that, I will not criticize. I just am hopeful it is not me being blocked. I think as a site we should provide whatever service possible (Gav knows what is possible and practical) as long as it make a member more comfortable. I personally can not imagine blocking a fellow member myself, but that is just me and I would not judge other's actions just because they are different.
Thank you Andy and Justine for your input. I agree with you in many ways, but not all. That does not make me think less of you as friends or people. I find our differences to be a good thing. Knowing you both have made me a better person. You have both improved my life with your wonderful literary work and your friendship.
Nods, you have a point hun. I shouldn't judge but I am only human and it sometimes can't helped. I do agree heartily.
In my whole opinion in the matter, is that this is ridiculous. Yes blocking is good for your own reasons but having such extremes just because you disagree or hate someone it is so ridiculous. Isn't this suppose to be a family site. Why ask it or promote such a suggestion here of all places.
But hey, has I said it is just my opinion in the matter.
But hey, has I said it is just my opinion in the matter.
It seems to me that those most in favour of a 'blanket blocking system' are those who most regularly fall foul of the more pleasant members of the forums.
We ARE all adults here are we not? Why, then, is it so damn difficult for people to just get along or if they don't get along to simply IGNORE one another?
I'll tell you why: It's because there are people in the world who get off on stirring up trouble; who get of on being complete morons behind the anonymity of the internet and people who have so little else in their sad pathetic lives that they have to come here and places like SS to give themselves some sort of validity. It is those of us who actually come here for the fun, socialising and entertainment and to share our work with one another who suffer through the drivel and tripe these wasters post and the nastiness and trouble they stir up.
Instead of a blanket blocking facility perhaps a much stricter regime that does not tolerate the sort of crap that goes on around here at times should be implemented instead? Maybe then we'll ALL get the sort of site the majority of us want?
We ARE all adults here are we not? Why, then, is it so damn difficult for people to just get along or if they don't get along to simply IGNORE one another?
I'll tell you why: It's because there are people in the world who get off on stirring up trouble; who get of on being complete morons behind the anonymity of the internet and people who have so little else in their sad pathetic lives that they have to come here and places like SS to give themselves some sort of validity. It is those of us who actually come here for the fun, socialising and entertainment and to share our work with one another who suffer through the drivel and tripe these wasters post and the nastiness and trouble they stir up.
Instead of a blanket blocking facility perhaps a much stricter regime that does not tolerate the sort of crap that goes on around here at times should be implemented instead? Maybe then we'll ALL get the sort of site the majority of us want?
Quote by Circle_SomethingQuote by the_enchantress
How about one where the people you have blocked can't look at your profile, stories or forum posts? That would fantastic!Permanently!
I think it would be more useful if we could actually choose the content and context in which we block people. Blocking people on the forum may seem like a great idea, but in reality, it makes me even more frustrated than when I could see the damned posts because the control of the content has been taken away from me.
I think they shouldn't be allowed to see anything that you do. Period! Just blocking people isn't enough.