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Have YOU used the Buddy List?

Yes.
- 14 (18.9%)
No.
- 27 (36.5%)
I had no idea it existed until I read this.
- 33 (44.6%)

Total Members Voted: 73


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Author Topic: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?  (Read 8314 times)

Elephant Parade

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Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« on: January 21, 2014, 08:11:26 pm »

No? Yes? What does it do? I would imagine it adds them to a PM shortlist, but I have no idea what it does.
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LeoLeonardoIII

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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 08:18:38 pm »

it makes them your buddies
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 08:20:16 pm »

And they don't even get a choice of it. They are legally forced to be your buddies.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 08:22:42 pm »

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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 08:25:33 pm »

So what does it do?
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 08:27:40 pm »

It's a subtle ploy to breed elven emotions of love and social networking among forumdwellers.

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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 08:30:10 pm »

So what does it do?

Highlights them on the "users online" list. It's useful mostly to check up on forum games I guess. I use it for Toady and Threetoe because I enjoy reading "it got a bit fiery in here so cool down".

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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2014, 08:32:15 pm »

So what does it do?

Highlights them on the "users online" list. It's useful mostly to check up on forum games I guess. I use it for Toady and Threetoe because I enjoy reading "it got a bit fiery in here so cool down".

but they're already highlighted because they're admins
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2014, 08:43:21 pm »

I've never used either it or the ignore list. I tried the ignore list out on a troll once, but it was too annoying.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2014, 08:47:45 pm »

I use Buddy on GreatWyrmGold (because he was the first person to post after I noticed the system), but by and large it really doesn't affect me.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 08:50:34 pm »

I put myself in my buddy list, so every time I sign on I have at least one friend.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2014, 09:53:48 pm »

I've never used either it or the ignore list. I tried the ignore list out on a troll once, but it was too annoying.

More annoying then actually seeing their posts? I haven't seriously found a use for the buddy system, but the ignore list makes this forum 350% better.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2014, 09:55:25 pm »

I've never used either it or the ignore list. I tried the ignore list out on a troll once, but it was too annoying.

More annoying then actually seeing their posts? I haven't seriously found a use for the buddy system, but the ignore list makes this forum 350% better.
Yes. Whenever I see an ignored post and the "click to expand" message, it grates on my compulsiveness and breaks the flow of the forum structure. I'd rather just scroll past posts I don't want to read.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2014, 10:16:42 pm »

Philosphically, I am opposed to the concept of an "ignore" button, as it promotes world view tunnel vision through selective reinforcement.

See for instance, the problem with "yes men", or with celebrities and doctors prescribing them drugs.

Seeing dissenting views is necessary for being well adjusted.
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Re: Has anybody actually used the Buddy List feature on this forum?
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2014, 10:23:23 pm »

I disagree, and would conjecture a test.

Go to a MLP themed forum, and tell them that you disagree with adult fandom of MLP.

See how fast the ignore and or permaban happens.
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