Only thing I can see making people not like the ignore function is if they like the drama. I for one find the ability for makare and Mathias to ignore each other to be a god-send.
It's one thing not to get along with someone & ignoring them altogether after knowing full well you'll never get along with them and another thing being unable ignore their posts and reciprocating and then not be able to eat what you dished out in return and making a big deal you can't ignore them and having big brother come in on a constant basis to defend you.
Makare is a prime example of this.
This is my point of view, using your... analogy Krispie. Did I mention I like analogies?
So, there is this huge hall and people are all over the place talking about various subjects. Makare sees a group of people across the room that she don't get along with and knows full well she gets them on their nerves but approaches casually while their having their private conversation in this huge hall.
Poster A : "I say! That's a jolly good point Poster B. I didn't think of it that way."
*Poster A gives Poster B a pat on the back* (+1 to like)
Poster C : "I kind of agree but I kinda feel different about this point *mumble mumble*
*Poster B listens intently*
Poster B : "Mmm, I can see your point, still I feel that-"
*suddenly a wild Makare appears in the middle of the group*
Makare : "Captain Picard is ruthless. LOLz +1"
*Poster A&B&C are annoyed.*
Poster B goes:
*Poster B fails at diplomacy check to get the subject back on course and no mods in sight early in the situation*
Makare : "You're such an asshole and I won't listen to what you're saying regardless to how much time and effort you put in and continue prodding you with this dildo."
Now Poster A&B&C are miffed.
Poster C goes:
*Poster C fails at his intimidate check at trying to put Makare in her place and Suddenly Big Brother comes in*
Big Brother : "You people should treat her with respect. You are wrong."
Poster B: "But she-"
Big Brother : "Nope wrong."
Poster C: "You know I-"
Big Brother : "Nope don't care about what you say, I never liked you, you're not entitled to your opinion. Why do you even exist? You should know this already as I always come in these type of threads to defend my friend even though she started it."
*Suddenly clumsy Mod Bud comes in.*
Mod Bud : "Alright people, that's enough. I have no clue what I'm doing, so let me keep this simple. Poster C, this is your fault because you're usually an asshole and I don't like you anyways."
Makare : "There should be a way to ignore Posters like Poster C... even B... cause I don't like him today."
Mod Bud : "There is. Take this!"
*Mod Bud hands Makare a Kitten* /zelda
Mod Bud : "With this you will be able to ignore Posters like Poster C even though he didn't do anything wrong and I won't bother to do what I was supposed to do."
Makare : "Awesome. I really don't like Posters like Poster C and even though I made no effort to avoid conflicts previously now I can use this kitten to ignore more people that I suddenly don't like but I picked fights with initially."
At this point Poster C is trying to talk but a giant zipper is on his mouth.
Makare : "Can't hear you, I'm ignoring you!"
Makare climbs awkwardly on the rooftops of every building near the Big Hall.
Makare : "I'm ignoring Poster C! Look at this poster, it's proof I am! Poster C is a bad poster and an asshole to boot! No one is reading this. Look! Look!"
Three days pass by.... Poster C is chatting with Poster A and B again.
Makare : "LOLz, I only see Poster A talking to himself! HERP DERP! +1"
Poster A goes :
Big Brother appears....
Big Brother : "You are wrong. Treat my friend with respect."
And the cycle continues.
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Anyways, I'm off to watch some Walking Dead.