Blacklisted?

Am I really?

Published on November 18, 2004 By iamheather In Blogging

I think I have experienced my first ever blacklist. I am not sure, since I have never experienced one before. I went to read someone's article (someone I usually enjoy reading). I was reading the comments and was about to post. Then I realized that there was no link for me to comment. Then no link on any other article to comment either.

Does this mean I am blacklisted? If so, I have no idea why I would be. I don't remember any confrontation with this person. We do have different political leanings, but I always enjoyed the debate and don't think it ever got heated. I am a little confused.

I wish there was a way for someone to post or message you when they blacklist you. I would at least like to know what I am being punished for.

It doesn't feel good to be blacklisted. I don't like it. I feel guilty that I may have upset someone and do not even know it. Yucky!

Comments (Page 3)

iamheather

on Nov 19, 2004

Have you been able to comment on other sites that have him blacklisted?

I don't know. I have never ran into this situation before. I don't know who has him blacklisted and who doesn't.

BTW--I am finding it rather amusing to read through the comments now knowing that it was me (since I didn't have a clue the first time I read them)...

Yes, imagine how I felt when you commented and said you have only used the blacklist once! I thought you were here bragging about it

Again, I'm sorry for the hassle I've caused

No problem, shadesofgrey. It was an interesting adventure and mystery.

Did you notice in my comment, I used "your" and "you're" completely wrong . . . twice! D'oh!

Yes, but I wasn't going to bring it up. I am not trolling.

kingbee

on Nov 19, 2004

if the two of you use the same static connection--and the blacklist targets by ip#--that would seem the most likely explanation.

nine outta five schizophrenics agree: the potential for controversy resulting from blacklisting one of a networked pair both suffering from multiple personality disorder boggles a whole lotta minds.

iamheather

on Nov 20, 2004

nine outta five schizophrenics agree: the potential for controversy resulting from blacklisting one of a networked pair both suffering from multiple personality disorder boggles a whole lotta minds

Texas Wahine

on Nov 20, 2004

Smiley suicide?

TaBooTenente

on Nov 20, 2004

Wow!

I am absolutely amazed by this discussion...no joke!

The first thing that amazes me is that most of you appear to know each other, and second of all, though my inventory could be completely off, your opinions wildly differ from each other.

Finally, I didn't realize people use the blacklist function...that's kind of scary isn't it? I mean, someone mentioned that continually abusive posters deserve the blacklist--I agree with that one. But how often do you guys place someone on the blacklist? I guess when I post something here, I'm definitely looking for a wide range of responses...or else I could just talk to myself (okay, I talk to myself, too).

I've only been posting here for a couple of weeks, so my judgement doesn't come from months of experience, but while it seems that the general slant on this site seems conservative, there are a wide variety of takes.

Anyway, I was just curious if a lot of you know each other, and if you all use the blacklist option on a regular basis.

I appreciate this post a lot, iamheather, and also the candor of your screen name.

Thank you,

TBT

iamheather

on Nov 20, 2004

TaBooTenente

First let me say welcome to JU.

most of you appear to know each other, and second of all, though my inventory could be completely off, your opinions wildly differ from each other.

We don't "know" each other in the traditional sense of the word. I feel like almost all of the people here are my friends, though, and that I "know" them in a sense. Yes our opinions differ vastly, but that is one of the things I love about this community. In life, people rarely become friends with others outside their little comfort zone. JU is completely different. May I recommend an article by Texas Wahine JU is a community

I guess when I post something here, I'm definitely looking for a wide range of responses

Most of us are looking for the same thing.

I've only been posting here for a couple of weeks, so my judgement doesn't come from months of experience, but while it seems that the general slant on this site seems conservative, there are a wide variety of takes.

This is so true. I have only been here about 2 months myself.

I appreciate this post a lot, iamheather, and also the candor of your screen name.

Why thank you!

Dan Kaschel

on Nov 20, 2004

I don't think any true veteran of JU could help but comment on this article. Who hasn't been in the position of finding that for the first time, their ability to comment has been restricted? There's a sudden gut feeling of guilt and worry and maybe even a little silliness... after all, it's just the internet right? Right? Man... who are we trying to convince...

Good post, and I encourage you to keep writing. You sound like a great person, the kind that is a boon to any community.

Dan

iamheather

on Nov 20, 2004

Good post, and I encourage you to keep writing. You sound like a great person, the kind that is a boon to any community.

Wow...thanks.

Dan Kaschel

on Nov 20, 2004

You're very welcome.

Dan

shadesofgrey

on Nov 21, 2004

Yes, imagine how I felt when you commented and said you have only used the blacklist once! I thought you were here bragging about it

Luckily, that's not my style. I actually felt quite bad about the entire thing once you filled me in -- leave it to me to use the blacklist feature once and make a royal mess of it!

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