Does blocking people really help?

[Justneedtokno]

I think it takes a lot of unnecessary energy to do so. And on top of it just a few years ago we never had it in the first place to do we just simply stop talking to people

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+1 y

I see what you mean but if I don’t hate them or have any ill feelings toward them I don’t think it matters

[Sixgunsound]

When people block me I take that as their admission of defeat. If your ideas can only stand in an echo chamber or in the absence of testing against opposition, how strong are they, and how strongly do you actually believe them to begin with?

[Sixgunsound]

Thanks for MHO

[In_Trance]

Unnecessary energy? It's the click of a button

[Justneedtokno]

It just seems like a lot to avoid somebody when you can easily just not talk to them.

[In_Trance]

Again, there's no energy involved. When you block, there's far less chance of contact, which is a good thing if you're at this stage

[Justneedtokno]

Yes I guess but being an adult about the situation I wish you well. I feel as if it one point I cared about you I was in a relationship with you and I don’t wish no harm on anyone

[In_Trance]

I mean, you need to do what you feel is right for you. Keep in mind, not everyone you meet is meant to continue through life with you. A lot of times, it's easier tp rip a band aid clean off rather than a slow peel

[Justneedtokno]

Very true thank you.

[DizzyDesii]

If i dont want to see their shit or receive calls/texts/trolling from them, yes it helps. It doesn't take much energy at all to block. Its a simple click. It takes more energy to keep tolerating bullshit

[Justneedtokno]

Yeah but if you don’t care why does it matter

[DizzyDesii]

The point is, i care if they’re harassing me. I only block people who continued to harass me.

[Justneedtokno]

I understand if they’re harassing you. But after not interacting with you at all does it matter

[DizzyDesii]

They’re blocked the moment they continued to harass me so they dont really get a chance to not interact

[Justneedtokno]

Yes ma’am

[mermaidcancermoon]

The block button is for when you dont want someone coming back talking to you or checking in or stalking.

[FilmGuy93]

It doesn't seem to. You might give yourself a moment of peace, but the fact you aren't listening to ideas you don't like doesn't mean the ideas aren't still out there. Only now, you aren't there to help challenge the ideas.

[SaartjieJane]

I blocked an ex, he didn’t like it so he made new accounts and even emailed me 🙃 so blocking doesn’t always work

[big_ben_007]

Yep. Blocking people is effective. If they make another account block that one too 😎

[RedStealthOperative]

I think it works well especially if you're being harassed.

[Justneedtokno]

I mean aside from harassment there’s police

[Birdlegs]

Nah it’s no fun doing that I prefer messing with them and their opinions

[Anonymous]

To the worst offenders? Yeah.
I'm a tolerant person but there are some people that are just trash and beyond help.

[Fuentes]

I do not block unless your spamming or abusive with power.

[legalboxers]

for me yeah. I dont see the shit they say. I dont see them whine and complain. So it takes ZERO energy for me to care

[Justneedtokno]

It seems like a lot of effort especially if you don’t care

[legalboxers]

@Justneedtokno if you block them you dont see them. Takes "one click" "BLOCK"

[Justneedtokno]

Is seems like you’re going extra out of your way to ignore the person

[Justneedtokno]

That’s all. I understand

[legalboxers]

@Justneedtokno I see your point. I fully get it. But Out of Sight... Out of Mind...

[Justneedtokno]

I know and I wanted to block people from my last question about me being black but what does it matter honestly we going back-and-forth with somebody that’s online to sit there intentionally to hurt you or make you feel bad or uncomfortable in the skin am I mean that I’ve already been having a hard time with Y

[msc545]

It takes at most three mouse clicks. Worth it.

[Justneedtokno]

True I guess

[Wise4myage]

Sure, at least for the most part.

[Justneedtokno]

Seems like a lot

[eagle1951]

sometimes

[Talkingtotheone]

i guess