Posted by noa on November 28, 2003, at 17:51:00
In reply to Re: offering help » Dr. Bob, posted by Larry Hoover on November 22, 2003, at 20:11:30
Larry, I agree with you that it isn't possible to completely block out troublesome posts or threads.
I know it takes a lot of effort and determination to do this, but given the limitations of the board that you mention, I think it is possible (and I find it necessary) to choose to not open certain posts that I know or suspect will be problematic for me.
And it's true, there are times when I open a post that seems benign enough and only then discover that it is something I wish I hadn't opened. But then I choose to close it and move on.
It isn't easy, I admit. It has gotten much easier over time, though--I guess with practice. It's not a perfect solution. And I hope it doesn't seem like I'm minimizing the impact of detrimental posts.
Perhaps another solution will be found by this group. For now, this is what I offer, fwiw.
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