Option to ignore moderators

[lettinggo]

Hola

It is a bit sensitive area I wander into, but I would like to know if it could be possible to ignore moderators please?

The reason behind this question is, that over the last 13 years I have been a member of this forum, there have occationally been members who, in my opinion, have dominated the forum with instant answers to every thread and, in my opinion, forced their views upon the forum in a way, that I not found positive for my experience of the foum.

Personally, I like to see a diversity of answers and in the cases where I have found a user dominating the foum, I have just clicked ignore that use, so my experience of the forum became less influenced by that user.

So. My question is to have this option available for moderators as well, so I can choose which answers I see in the threads.

My personal opinion is, that the forum mainly is for the members and the moderators assist the members in guiding them to use the forum.
If a moderator takes over the forum by dominating it, then I find that the forum is changing in a way that I don't think is good for the forum or its members.

If you read this and somwhow is provoced by it, please bear in mind, that the only thing I am asking about is, to be able to choose which answers I read and which I choose not to read.

With kindness,
Lettinggo

 

[Robo]

I'm very hesitant to respond to this too quickly!
But will be curious to see the answers.

 

[SabsP]

A very good and honest question from the OP.
I asked about this already and no we members can not ignore the moderators.

 

[Robo]

A very good and honest question from the OP.
I asked about this already and no we members can not ignore the moderators.

I take the OPs point.
Not specifically pointing at Moderators.

But some members almost 'live' on this Forum at times and 'jump in' at every opportunity to provide comments, perspectives, advice......... (looks in mirror)

I put it down to enthusiasm for the topic, but see how it could be viewed as being a bit dominating the conversation. Point taken. Though the OP may not see this comment.

 

[Flog]

If you read this and somwhow is provoced by it, please bear in mind, that the only thing I am asking about is, to be able to choose which answers I read and which I choose not to read.

I agree with the sentiments expressed in your post.

 

[chinacat]

I too have wondered why the ignore option is missing from moderators details.

 

[woody66]

Just a thought!
I listen to the posts in a thread; if i think no not for me i skip to the next post!
Some are great some not so great; i make that choice as i go!
We all offer our opinions freely but opinions differ all the time!
Even if you think that person has the wrong spirit to fit your criteria; their next nugget of info might be the answer your looking for!
Have you ever wondered why the same posters dominate!
It's probably because their the only ones interested enough tto take the time to reply

 

[peregrino_tom]

Interesting! I've never used the 'ignore' function myself (just too nosey). There are some people who dominate the discussions, and not necessarily for the general good.
I have often mused how different the forum would look - and whether it would be improved - if, those who have walked on the camino were allowed only two posts for each kilometre they've walked on the camino, and no more! Obviously just wistful thinking, but some days I really long for it..
EDIT OK, so I'd give someone another 50 posts for every day they've volunteered on the camino

But seriously, I'd be surprised if there wasn't a technical solution where moderators can post as a moderator separately from posting as a member of the forum?

 

[Robo]

I too have wondered why the ignore option is missing from moderators details.

I suppose they can't do their job, if they are ignored and not 'visible'.

It's a tough gig though isn't it?

 

[JabbaPapa]

I have often mused how different the forum would look - and whether it would be improved - if, those who have walked on the camino were allowed only two posts for each kilometre they've walked on the camino, and no more! Obviously just wistful thinking, but some days I really long for it..

So people seeking advice prior to a first Camino -- would be allowed zero posts ? Might be a bit counterproductive LOL

 

[chinacat]

So people seeking advice prior to a first Camino -- would be allowed zero posts ? Might be a bit counterproductive LOL

those who have walked on the camino