ignore

[Henni]

Let's forget about the BITS and go for a quick BYTE!

[DarkHelmet]

I am ignoring this post!

[John Boucher]

When I was studying Pulse Code Modulation and the wonders of Optic Fibre Systems years ago, we had a lecturer that never could get it right in Afrikaans.... it was always "IGONEER daardie BIT" ......

We used to can ourselves much to the total dismay of the lecturer...


from DILBERT.BLOG

http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilb ... ll_im.html

One of the most potent forms of persuasion has to do with people’s innate need to be consistent. Studies show that people will ignore logic and information to be consistent. (In other words, we are moist robots.) According to the research, humans are hardwired for consistency over reason. You already knew that: People don’t switch political parties or religions easily. What you didn’t know is how quickly and easily a manipulator can lock someone into a position....

WE ARE BEING CONSISTENT! IGNORE THIS THREAD!

[wingnut]

Why does noobody listen to me? Please ignore this post...

[Tower]

I am ignoring this post!

So am I

[John Boucher]

Aaaaaah, Wingnut doth awaken.....

Amazing what can happen when you draw attention to something you dont want to or are supposed to!

The art of ignoring..... HOW TO!

Think of a person you want to ignore. Focus your thoughts on all the reasons you don't want him or her as part of your life. Recall all of the awkward and embarrassing things that once attracted you to that person. Ignoring someone can be difficult and is the last step you should take, so your reasons must be firm.

Refrain from all communication with the person. Except for work email. No will one will know who you are talking to so it's basically legit.
Try to ignore him or her by not saying hello to him or her when you cross paths. Especially at breakfast and pretty much any other time someone else can see the two of you.

Manage your schedule so you don't come into contact with that person. Except for if you're breaks are very predictable and almost routine. Then you're screwed.

Change your phone number, email, and IM address, cancel Myspace and/or Facebook if necessary. Have their friend break your phone so it's almost impossible to contact them.

Enjoy the peace of knowing that person is not actively a part of your life (at work).

Don't pay attention to the bitter remarks that the person makes. Even if they say your house smells like rotten pumpkin. They're just attention-seekers and they want to annoy you.

Keep yourself busy with your own activities like knitting a sweater or falling frequently in a soccer match, maybe try to develop a new hobby just to get away from the person. Do not invite them to watch any of these activities. They may be oddly attracted to you afterward.
Never make eye contact with the person. Ever. Not even accidentally.

If you ever come across this person in a shop or store, pretend you don't see them; use tunnel vision. Change your walking speed, stop, and turn irrationally. If they say something to you, tell them that you are in a rush and you really must go. If all else fails, just keep quiet.

If you decide to really ignore someone for a prolonged period, you must expect that he/she will never talk to you again and be okay with that.
Ignoring someone can cause feelings of deep animosity.

Be aware that the person you're ignoring might potentially physically assault or try to harm you in response to your treatment, but most of the time if you will ignore someone it will be over.

Walk away from them, do not ignore then and then try to confront them or even try to confront them at all let them come to you when they are ready again.

At some point, you might want to communicate with the person that you have decided to ignore and settle the argument. Remember this may not always be possible or reasonable and you don't have to. If it is a person that you have to work with or associate with then at some point you may have to, so be nice.

Don't fall for the other persons sweet talk. Stay strong and be confident.
Don't just ignore someone who is abusive. It wont work and will most often make it worse. Get out of the situation!

[John Boucher]

If you are ignoring the thread, then why do you place comments or even read it for that matter.....

There is more here than meets the eye me thinks.... ?

[Dreamer]

Cant believe you okes are actually writing here....I too am ignoring this thread completely, not a word from me you will hear on this ..

[Miskiet]

It's like when you were little and your mum told you not to touch the stove plate as it's hot..... Of course you've got to check! (who can trust a mum nowadays?)

Why would you post something on a public forum you want us not to look at? Something definately smells fishy...