Is there a way to block a member?

[DocHawk]

It would be nice if the forum software would allow users to block content from another user, so that the blocked user's posts and messages would not be displayed for the individual blocker.

I've noticed several threads over time that get derailed and hostile, with a passive-aggressive or even downright insulting post calling out other users over a difference of opinion, not fact. Recently, I've put together that it is basically one user who is the instigator. That user's content really detracts from the otherwise friendly camaraderie on the forum. Hasn't happened to me, I just observe and I avoid commenting. 

I am not asking for sanctions against anyone, but if the option was there to automatically ignore someone displaying chronic, aggressive negativity, I believe it would improve the TGO user experience for everyone. Not all of us can resist responding to negativity. The regular baiting by this instigator is inevitably followed by a "F** you" from the users he insults.

Any options?

[Alleycat72]

 

 

[DocHawk]

Thanks Alleycat, I'll go browse the menu. Also, it isn't you.

[jhc77]

It’s a nice feature. I ran into this a few years ago. You still see “screen name commented but is blocked” or something like that in the thread. 

[Alleycat72]

46 minutes ago, DocHawk said:

Thanks Alleycat, I'll go browse the menu. Also, it isn't you.

I was about to say that I'm easy to find sense my screen name starts with A.

[TGO David]

If a member is truly detrimental to the community, report them.  The moderating staff and I are very aware of how one bad apple can poison the well, and it wouldn't be the first time that we've punted someone for being that bad apple.