Ignore a Member

Help

Donations Enabling Dark Mode on the SDN forums Advertisements Using SDN Classifieds Deleting my Account Admissions Department Verification IRB-Approved Surveys and Research Trophies Change SDN Screen Name Delete Content from a Post Report Bad Post Temporarily deactivating my Account Using Private Conversation Messages Doctor Verification Banned from the Forums Business and Commercial Members Business and Commercial Members FAQ BB codes Change Email Confidential Consult program Classifieds Posting Help Fix Common Log-in Issues Ignore a Member Smilies Journalist / News Media Assistance Changing Your Avatar (Profile Picture) Is my real name or email visible on SDN or the SDN Forums? Cookie usage Terms and rules Privacy policy Advertising Internships, Job Opportunities, Residencies, and Fellowships Vision and Values Writing for SDN

You can use the ignore function to block posts from members who are annoying you. You won't see their messages, even if you are viewing a thread they are posting in. Here's how:

  1. Find one of their posts.
  2. Select their name displayed under their avatar.
    Post with member name circled
  3. The system will display a pop-up showing the member information.
  4. Select the "Ignore" option on the right hand side.
    Member information with Ignore option circled

If you change your mind and wish to Unignore, simply go back to the member pop-up via the Members function and select the "Unignore" option shown where the "Ignore" option was previously.

Here is a screenshot showing the thread before the ignore function was applied:
Thread with unignored post

 

Here is a screenshot showing the thread after the ignore function is applied:
Thread with post ignored