'Hide' Function for all content types: forums, threads, resources, media, etc

[Alpha1]

Reddit has a nifty 'Hide' feature. Facebook has something similar. Once you click it the thread, post or other content immediately no longer shows. This allows users to keep browsing when they encounter content that they find objectionable.

This function has multiple benefits. Not only is it useful to readers, but its also useful to admins/moderators: if something is found objectionable by multiple members then most likely there is a problem there.

It would be nice to have a setting to send content to moderation if more than X members have hidden it. (threads, posts, resources, media, etc. Obviously not forums)

And yes I know: people SHOULD just report. But many people dont want to take the effort or feel bad about reporting someone. Having a hide button is quick, simple and effective.

 

[frm]

I visit this these sites for either professional reasons or hobby reasons and to enjoy myself, and to be force fed the same threads over and over and over is mind numbing.

Agreed. As I implemented a hide system of my own (all types of content) so users can opt out and create their own experience.

If they don't want to see the off-topic zone, they can just hide the node completely and focus on the professional aspects, or why they joined in the first place.

I'll entertain it, but I don't want to force you to see it if you don't want to, and you shouldn't have to resort to ignoring me not to see it, only the content, as I may post professional stuff that you do want to see and could help you.

Hoping this is core 2.4.