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EarlG

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11. The problem with saying things like this is

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #7)

Sun Jan 11, 2026, 03:43 PM

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that it would not be an “easy fix” at all. So when you say that, and people read it, they think we don’t have the function because we can’t be bothered, and not because it would actually be a nightmare to implement — not just to program, but because of the negative ramifications from a community management standpoint. DU is not a social media platform, and not all social media solutions make sense for DU.

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I put someone on full ignore yet I can see their OP. [View all] applegrove Sunday OP

As I recall from what I've seen posted here, if you put someone on ignore, you'll still see any of their highplainsdem Sunday #1

Thanks. That makes me feel better. applegrove Sunday #3

This is the correct answer EarlG Sunday #9

Thank you EarlG. That makes me understand. applegrove Sunday #10

Too bad you can't just buzzycrumbhunger Sunday #2

When they put the gaslighting in the OP that affects many applegrove Sunday #4

This Timewas Sunday #5

I blocked them 3 times. Or 4. applegrove Sunday #8

Got me then Timewas Sunday #12

Apparently the blocking doesn't work on Original Posts applegrove Sunday #13

I just saw EarlG's post Timewas Monday #14

I definitely see trashed items on the home page. That may extend to ignored posters. usonian Sunday #6

It's also not a 2-way block, like on other sites JoseBalow Sunday #7

The problem with saying things like this is EarlG Sunday #11

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