gingerprimarina
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There's a worthwhile suggestion I'd like to make regarding the ignore feature.
As the title suggests, ignore button should be removed from pwo or rather renamed because block button already exists which serves the same purpose. So, I ask, why does the ignore button exist in pwo in the first place? Personally, I thought the word 'ignore' is a bit much and inappropriate for a human being to inflict upon another human being. It leans a bit on the extreme side, creating misunderstanding and confusion and if the intention is blocking it should be named so or removed altogether.
With the ignore button having a permanent effect now, there's literally no difference left between the block and the ignore buttons.
Now coming to the main point, I speak from my personal experience. This whole 'ignore' philosophy is stirring some negative vibes among the players and affecting their mental health in a certain way. Some players are just not careful when they do so, and the players on the receiving end end up getting hurt, annoyed, depressed, frustrated or lonely. Some players just like to abuse the ignore button for nothing.
The worst ones I've got so far are for not selling my epic pokemon, calling out a person for disconnecting during a battle, not lending a pokemon whenever I don't want to, over a joke and misunderstandings, etc. That's why I call it "abuse".
This community is meant for encouraging a positive mindset among players, and not for ruining the already messed up life of players who are trying to get some joy out of the game. I speak on behalf of the entire community.
Personally having suffered this relentlessly for over two years, my mental health is wrecked having suffered immensely to the point where, I'm not even sure if I can go back to being my former self.
I try my level best everyday, I assure you.
So, that's why I'd like to end the reign of this entire 'ignore' button...which has left me scarred for life.
Block feature in my opinion, is the best for keeping unwanted players at bay. And as far as the ignore feature is concerned, it has been creating negativity and taking the fun out of the game/community. So what I think would be more appropriate is a block/mute button.
Alternatively, players also suggested having an ignore button more like a mute button, so that even if a player is ignored, they are able to reach them or convey an important message, with a 10 minute gap between each message to avoid any case of spams.
If somehow removing or renaming the ignore button can be considered, it would create less negativity.
As the title suggests, ignore button should be removed from pwo or rather renamed because block button already exists which serves the same purpose. So, I ask, why does the ignore button exist in pwo in the first place? Personally, I thought the word 'ignore' is a bit much and inappropriate for a human being to inflict upon another human being. It leans a bit on the extreme side, creating misunderstanding and confusion and if the intention is blocking it should be named so or removed altogether.
With the ignore button having a permanent effect now, there's literally no difference left between the block and the ignore buttons.
Now coming to the main point, I speak from my personal experience. This whole 'ignore' philosophy is stirring some negative vibes among the players and affecting their mental health in a certain way. Some players are just not careful when they do so, and the players on the receiving end end up getting hurt, annoyed, depressed, frustrated or lonely. Some players just like to abuse the ignore button for nothing.
The worst ones I've got so far are for not selling my epic pokemon, calling out a person for disconnecting during a battle, not lending a pokemon whenever I don't want to, over a joke and misunderstandings, etc. That's why I call it "abuse".
This community is meant for encouraging a positive mindset among players, and not for ruining the already messed up life of players who are trying to get some joy out of the game. I speak on behalf of the entire community.
Personally having suffered this relentlessly for over two years, my mental health is wrecked having suffered immensely to the point where, I'm not even sure if I can go back to being my former self.
I try my level best everyday, I assure you.
So, that's why I'd like to end the reign of this entire 'ignore' button...which has left me scarred for life.
Block feature in my opinion, is the best for keeping unwanted players at bay. And as far as the ignore feature is concerned, it has been creating negativity and taking the fun out of the game/community. So what I think would be more appropriate is a block/mute button.
Alternatively, players also suggested having an ignore button more like a mute button, so that even if a player is ignored, they are able to reach them or convey an important message, with a 10 minute gap between each message to avoid any case of spams.
If somehow removing or renaming the ignore button can be considered, it would create less negativity.
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