The Number 1 reason to keep the new forum software.

So far, I'd say the biggest plus is faster response.

 

So basically you enjoy being able to shut people out you don't like?

You'll never read this as I assume I'm on your ignore list.

I don't come to public forums to ignore people....but if that's what you like best? Enjoy the ability to ignore.

 

I won't be using the "feature"... but I know there are folks that will see this as a blessing... and that is a good thing.

 

Also noticed that you can't see who is on the thread.

In the instance of a flamewar, seeing the OP lurking the thread seemed to keep the fire going - that was the reason on vBulletin I kept invisible most of the time, although well into those flamewars it was academic.

 

As well-intended as the ignore feature is, it's not really useful.

 

How does my assumption you'd put me on your ignore list flatter me?- And I was kidding.

I support the freedom for people to ignore or interact with everyone they wish. But I don't see the ability to ignore someone in a forum as a great addition.

Concievably we come here for interaction. Someone would have to be Diseased Deer Tick annoying for me to waste time ignoring them, outside of simply not reading or responding to their posts.

I assume that even someone I don't particularly agree with, and generally do NOT like may someday have an insight to a situation or problem that is valid and helpful or entertaining. Or hope springs eternal in that area.

 

That's quite a bold statement from someone who continually insults or spews garbage from right wing blogs. I'm sure this feature will be useful for some members who have PMed me to ask that I don't quote Trebuchet.

 

I'd say the number one reason is because Danny likes it.
His site.
His rules.

Don't like it?
Don't post.

Personally, I run hot and cold on the new forumware. It's a little too bubblegummy for me personally. However (comma!) it's not my forum.
Since I'm not getting paid or paying to post on it I'll keep the GIVEACRAP switch in the "Don't" position for now.

 

Stating a different point of view is not an insult. Starting off with statements that the other poster is a "maroon" [moron], "narcissist", "idiot", "progtard", "racist", "liar", etc IS AN INSULT. The garbage is continually relying on blogs alone for any intellectual argument, and either ignoring other sources or circumventing facts in favor for another insult.

Starting off with insults, and then showing ignorance in subjects such as economics and science, is what has made many members reflect the same immaturity that you have shown on towards you. Whenever I see posts from you bemoaning how irrational or insulting other members are, that's perhaps one of the largest "pot calling kettle black" rants I see on this forum.

 

Someone had to state the facts, since you are keeping with your hypocritical rhetoric of a different POV being an insult, or that the reason you don't have civil arguments is that you "fight fire with fire". Maybe for those members who have Treb on ignore, someone should post another thread stating this observation about quotes.

 

Danny's No. 1 reason would likely be because his forum members like it and use it more and make his forum live long and prosper. Not the Boss Tweed meets Rambo bit.

It is much nicer looking, like going from a PC to a Mac. It's user functionality is way better with Alerts, What's New. It's interface with Facebook and Twitter is better. The CMS (content management system) driven front page is way less work and encourages people to come into the forum.

I know that it is saving operating expenses on the web server side because it more efficient there which is noticeable on the front end to users as faster loading.

 

I think if you made a Venn diagram of "People who see no use for the ignore feature" and "People who never wandered into Fred's House of Politics", it would just be one circle.

 

The atmosphere seems to be more pleasant since the new forum software has been implemented. Don't know exactly why, but it is a good thing.

Checking the activity in alexa.com there was a mild hit but PC is uptrending....considering lower gas prices and the start of summer, that is a positive.

 

^ some of the cranky members haven't figured out the software yet.