i'm not sure if i would like an ignore function.
alot of people start off on the wrong foot and then come around. we'd never be aware of that if we had them on ignore. also i quite like the satisfaction of being able to read what they write and then choosing to just ignore them anyway.

An 'ignore' function could get a bit unwieldy; same reservations as Prozaco on this count.
The really bad stuff is deleted, isn't it? I think there were a couple of (very long, pointless, rude) posts in the last week that possibly could have been deleted, but all in all I think the current system works. If someone's really out of line, they'll work out pretty quickly that they can't really get away with it for too long.

What would help is a set of rules we can live by. If you would like to contribute some NZM Forum Guidelines then moderating would be easier for moderators.

At present moderation is limited - favouring uncensored posts where possible. A couple of posts get removed where prudent. Personal attacks aren't tolerated, no matter what provacation. We also strongly believe that attacks on admin, staff and NZM volunteers is not healthy and these tend to be removed (although its very rare this happens).

We are looking a filters and other systems in future, but realistically it's a lower priority at present, due to the amount of time involved in taking that next step.

Rules that are defined in part by the community would go a long way...

P.S. Its good to hear the feedback on the general experience of the NZM forum 'society' from a non technical POV.. always welcome.

i would like to be able to ignore people from the forums and bar pages in the recent posts list. or maybe ignore topics. those really big popular ones, especially if i actually care about them, i read them in their own forum so i can understand the replies. and they take up so much room in the most recent posts. it would probably be really confusing to set up though. but that is not my problem. DO IT NOW. it would probably take me more time to figure out how to use it than i would save. DONT DO IT. im gonna stop making sense.

Whoa... hadn't noticed this thread previously... heh - sorry if I had I would have pipped up earlier...

The reason I suggested an 'ignore' function is that on one of the other boards (yes this is my auxiliary board) I frequent there are instances where user have been less than polite (makes the recent debacle mentioned look like a nice picnic in the park) and huge flame wars have the habbit of developing.

The ignore function I refered to is a feature which is avao;able on the site, which allows you (as it is customed to each user) to add people to your 'ignore list' - once on it you will not actually see their post, only the fact that they posted - if you wish to actually read the post you can click on it and bring it up.

The reason I brought it up is that it seemed like an easy way for inidividuals to avoid being frustrated by those people who deliberatley troll or flamebait. Personally I only have 3 people on my 'ignore list' out of 3,836 users on that site.

I highly reccomend it as a good way of dealing with lammers who just want to stir shit and waste time, without having to get admins involved all the time...

Just my 2c though...

Shouldn't everyone have the right to voice their opinion? It's interesting to see the wide range of views and especially the ones that don't quite match our own, oh the diversity!

we can ignore people without using an ignore button. its more effective that way.

ignoring certain others because their veiws and opinions do not align with ones own implies ignor-ance. is this an open forum or is it the board of nz on air. come on guys, let the spazoids be heard. they add the colour and shades to an otherwise bland and odourless music industry. new zealand is the mashed potatoes of the worlds banquet of music, let us not try and pour tomato sauce on top to try and hide our blemishes and therefore making it more disgusting...