I have been PM'd by people I've had on ignore. (But I didn't know it was there until I might have removed them from ignore.)

The ignore list is not a perfect arrangement as it is, I'll agree. I'd love to see it modified to be all-inclusive and more protective. But one does develop a certain amount of toughness after being on a site for awhile. Don't be afraid to employ cognitive, deliberate and rational ways of ignoring people, too.

Always remember, if there is any seriously disturbing stuff happening to you here, do not hesitate to contact a moderator and /or Administration.

Any activity that interferes with your use of the site is of great importance to them, and they DO want it stopped.

And remember, too----You could also be saving many other people from similar distress, when you do that.