I have an idea that's simple and might fix everything

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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (4 children)

Says one of the users who seems to be here quite often.

No one will temporarily 'ban' themselves. Yes, they might take a break.

I think it's time to think about 'purgatory' votes: allow users to vote on placing some items in a 'purgatory' sub.

[–]Chipit 4 insightful - 3 fun4 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 3 fun -  (3 children)

No, seriously. How about an "I'm going to take a break from the website for a week" button and then you're off for a week. It would do wonders for some people to be relieved.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I see. This might work for some. I know of sites that have, "account parked", which seems to be easy to arrange. Wheras I wouldn't be missed if I were gone for a week (no need to park), the more active users might never wish to park themselves. (Airbus would be devastated. :-) Perhaps M7 could ask a user to park the account for a week, or risk being banned.

[–]Chipit 5 insightful - 2 fun5 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Perhaps M7 could tell a user to park the account for a week, or risk being banned.

That's bullshit coercion. I'm just saying have a button where if someone wants a break from the site, they can get it and the site will actually enforce it. Like a button that makes you only eat salads and not miss workouts for a week. It's good for you.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

That's a hostile response.

(My reference is to the broader purpose of Muskrat's post.)