My request that you not reply to my comments was not, and never became, an invitation for replies to my comments.
Alicorn’s request for SilasBarta to not reply to her comments was not, and never became, an obligation for him to not speak up when Alicorn says things that he opposes.
Alicorn’s request was exactly that. What else could the words possibly mean?
I agree that an “ignore” feature would be very valuable for this site.
A request is not exactly an obligation. If you disagree, I request that you give me all your money.
What else could the words possibly mean?
I think my words above mean that I have uttered an unreasonable request that someone with healthy boundaries would ignore.
(Note that even if you happen to believe people have the particular rights of control over others that Alicorn has claimed your reply here would still seem to be confusing the nature of the relationship between verbal symbols and obligation.)
Alicorn’s request was exactly that. What else could the words possibly mean?
I agree that an “ignore” feature would be very valuable for this site.
A request is not exactly an obligation. If you disagree, I request that you give me all your money.
I think my words above mean that I have uttered an unreasonable request that someone with healthy boundaries would ignore.
(Note that even if you happen to believe people have the particular rights of control over others that Alicorn has claimed your reply here would still seem to be confusing the nature of the relationship between verbal symbols and obligation.)