Our values and ideas don't always mesh. Steemit is a reflection of this. We exist in a big global community. My preferences might be all the things you hate - you dont need to say it out loud - just mute it (to steal a slogan from Nike).

Due to advances in technology - you can now quiet the things you dont want to hear (or see).

While I advise people to read a wide range of content - this doesnt always happen. Luckily muting other accounts gives you the ability to see Steemit the way you want.

Step 1

If you see a post in the trending section or ANYWHERE on the site that you don't like - step one is identifying the post.

Step 2

Locate the authors username as seen below and click on it.

Step 3

You will be brought to the users profile page. In the top right hand corner click on the MUTE button.

Step 4

You will now see that you have an option to UNMUTE. This is proof you have muted the user - you should now be able to go to the trending section (or any section) and no longer see that authors posts. If you are just testing - you can now click UNMUTE and you will be able to see the authors posts again.

Step 5 (optional)

You can also mute someone directly in the commentes section. If you look in the below image - its a screenshot of the comments section. To mute someone click on their name (as the red line shows) - then simply click on the mute button.

Conclusion

Muting is a neccesary part of Steemit. Many of us have seem some of the out of control behavaiour some users have. Muting also serves the purpose of controntolling the the types of content your DONT want to see. You aren't hurting anybodys feelings - you are simply customizing your Steemit experience. I am sure as Steemit grows this functionality will increase - and we may see white and blacklists - or content filters.

For now the Mute button is more advisable than arguing senselessly!

Thanks to everyone I used in my screenshots - please follow @mrosenquist and @serejandmyself

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*Posted by ladder.net