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[john]

We've gotten a few requests for a custom filter on our forums that will screen out the politics bickering. I've created a new set of permissions for members who don't want to read the politics threads. Just reply in this thread and say you want it and I can add you to this list of users.

[rlsliger]

We've gotten a few requests for a custom mask on our forums that will screen out the politics bickering. I've created a new set of permissions for members who don't want to read the politics threads. Just reply in this thread and say you want it and I can add you to this list of users.

I want it

[Darth Lefty]

If you leave out the politics all that's left is fighting about restaurants

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

I'd like it.

Wait -- I'm confused. Are you adding people to a list of users to see the political threads or are you adding people to a list of people who want to mask the forum to not see the political threads? I'd like to mask the forum so I don't have to see the political threads.

Thanks.

[john]

to clarify, I adding users to a profile that will filter out politics. Reply here if you don't want to see the politics.

RL, rlsliger, let me know if the filter is working for you.

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

to clarify, I adding users to a profile that will filter out politics. Reply here if you don't want to see the politics.

RL, rlsliger, let me know if the filter is working for you.

So far I still see the elections topics.

(P. S. -- I was content to just not open the topics, but as long as you're offering the choice to not even have to see them I'll use that option.)

[john]

ok, try it now -

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Yep, works for me. Thanks.

[Bill Z]

Hi John, Nice idea for those that want it.

count me as one that likes the political topics (like you couldn't guess that anyways).

Why, because in person, I prefer to not get into dialogue/arguments about politics, but online, I find it fun and sometimes intellectually stimulating, other times, just down right entertaining.

and when a topic gets too long, then I just make my choice to no longer open and read it.

[Revolutionist]

OK, this one I don't understand John

If people don't want to read Political topics, all they have to do is not click on the them.

Am I missing something?

[rlsliger]

OK, this one I don't understand John

If people don't want to read Political topics, all they have to do is not click on the them.

Am I missing something?

When I was younger my mom told me to stare at the sun but I did it anyways. Now with the Political topics masked I won't be tempted to click on them and waste my time reading the same thing over and over day after day.

There are also several threads going about the same thing, some are for supports, some are for all and some just for chipshot. Now I don't have to wade through those trying to find the ones I do want to read.

[Dave Burrell]

When I was younger my mom told me to stare at the sun but I did it anyways. Now with the Political topics masked I won't be tempted to click on them and waste my time reading the same thing over and over day after day.

There are also several threads going about the same thing, some are for supports, some are for all and some just for chipshot. Now I don't have to wade through those trying to find the ones I do want to read.

I fully understand.... it's kind of like trying not to look at a car accident as you go by....but we all still stare at the carnage

I think this is a great idea John, it will really help reduce some folks stress levels and although I'm tempted to sign up - instead I'm just going to try and ignore the trolls as revolutionist suggested yesterday

putting the trolls on ignore works out pretty well too

[johncam]

John,
Please add me to the list. Thanks

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

OK, this one I don't understand John

If people don't want to read Political topics, all they have to do is not click on the them.

Am I missing something?

Even if I choose to not read a thread, I have to see the titles -- some of which are pretty arrogant, baiting, and or insulting. I really don't need to see that crap. Frankly, I'd much prefer a system in which people have to sign up to see the political threads (rather than opt out of seeing them) so guests and lurkers and newbies don't get a negative impression of the forum based on a few trolling threads.

[AMETHYST PRODUCTIVITY]

I think it's fantastic. With the constant barrage of political stuff aimed at us every day, it's nice to be able to come here and read about local businesses, school issues, etc without dealing with yet more.