Hello Ron Mars,
Originally Posted by
Ron Mars
Thanks for the welcome. I've been posting on forum boards on and off for almost 20 years although very rarely over the past four.
I'm used to the banter and give as good as I take. In my experience most forum boards are populated with trolls and people looking for a fight.
They'll say anything to get a reaction. Best to just not respond.
Your PIP is kinda redundant for serious and genuine posters. We do that anyway.
I am intrigued by the number of posters who are very nasty to the nasty, but then they straighten right up when responding to me. I have heard that some on my Ignore List complained that I was too quick to Ignore them, but in my view the PIP serves as fair warning. And I don't mind having it out there that I stand behind my word. I also realize that I cannot make any exceptions or it becomes meaningless. These few simple rules have worked well for me and produced a very enjoyable posting experience by completely avoiding the abuser/enabler relationship which is so common in chat rooms.
If that military uniform in your avatar means you have served, I think you for your service as free American.
Personal Ignore Policy PIP: I like civil discourse. I will give you all the respect in the world if you respect me. Mouth off to me, or express overt racism, you will be PERMANENTLY Ignore Listed. Zero tolerance. No exceptions. I'll never read a word you write, even if quoted by another, nor respond to you, nor participate in your threads. ... Ignore the shallow. Cherish the thoughtful. Long Live Civil Discourse, Mutual Respect, and Good Debate! ps: Feel free to adopt my PIP. It works well.
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