What happened to the "Ignore User" shortcut?

FrankenMauser · March 10, 2011, 02:27 AM

There used to be a shortcut in the menu accessible by clicking on a user name in a post, to ignore the user.

When did the option disappear?
Was it the last major code update?

Can we get it back?

**Mike Irwin** · March 10, 2011, 08:32 AM

I'd tell you, but I have you on my ignore list...

Uh... that's a good question. I don't know where it went, but I've not put anyone on my ignore list in probably 5 years...

**tyme** · March 10, 2011, 01:46 PM

My guess is when vbulletin started adding more social groups type stuff (friends, etc), they decided to remove "ignore user" from the main user-click menu because otherwise they'd have to add "add friend" and "add contact", and they probably wanted that menu to be leaner and meaner.

It's still only a couple clicks more. Go to their user page and then click on the "User Lists" drop-down menu near the top.

FrankenMauser · March 10, 2011, 04:58 PM

I guess it does help "streamline" the code, if it doesn't have to be cached or transmitted with each page load. ...Especially for something most users don't take advantage of.

March 10, 2011, 02:27 AM	#1
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	What happened to the "Ignore User" shortcut? There used to be a shortcut in the menu accessible by clicking on a user name in a post, to ignore the user. When did the option disappear? Was it the last major code update? Can we get it back? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 10, 2011, 08:32 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,383	I'd tell you, but I have you on my ignore list... Uh... that's a good question. I don't know where it went, but I've not put anyone on my ignore list in probably 5 years... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 10, 2011, 01:46 PM	#3
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	My guess is when vbulletin started adding more social groups type stuff (friends, etc), they decided to remove "ignore user" from the main user-click menu because otherwise they'd have to add "add friend" and "add contact", and they probably wanted that menu to be leaner and meaner. It's still only a couple clicks more. Go to their user page and then click on the "User Lists" drop-down menu near the top. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

March 10, 2011, 04:58 PM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I guess it does help "streamline" the code, if it doesn't have to be cached or transmitted with each page load. ...Especially for something most users don't take advantage of. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.