Is There Really A Point In Blocking People? How Does That Really Help?

Question

I'm not talking about social media only contacts. I'm talking about people you know IRL. The only person I blocked IRL years ago was someone that was stalking me. Blocking their phone# just caused them to show up at my house, my job, etc.  But Recently, I felt the need to block 3 people. 2 of the three, could and have in the past shown up when they wanted to, even if said not to. So, is there really a point to blocking. If they did that without me blocking, won't they still even being blocked? What happened to just respectfully leaving someone alone if they don't want contact with you?

MikeAndMolly · Accepted Answer

Have you heard of that therapy tactic where you write a letter to someone and then never send it? It's a way to vent your feelings and help you understand them without the negative impact of actually saying that stuff to them.

Do you know how healthy it is to go cool off alone when you feel mad at someone? It's the responsible thing to do, but children often need to be told to do it. Sometimes, adults don't learn this skill and THEY need to be told to go calm down.

Think of blocking someone as being like that letter writing thing, only you're the adult telling the immature adult to go write you an angry letter, and then don't send it.

It's a way to cut yourself off from their immaturity without depriving them of their power to vent.

simplelikeme · Accepted Answer

I just block and ignore. There's obviously something wrong with them if they can't leave you alone respectively. If they persist, do what I did. Move away LOL

SydneySentinel · Accepted Answer

I blocked because I don't want to see his content that's about me. It's an endless battle that I walked away from once I realized nothing was going to change.
Blocking is nice because it means I can stay on Gag and enjoy my time here with friends and good conversations and not have to see my ex pop up.

Secret6620 · Accepted Answer

The only time I block people in real life is when they do something unforgivable. On the internet I do it for sport it seems to really trigger people. But it's a strategic block to ensure I enjoy my social media pages. No negativity allowed🤷

Medicalbug · Answer

Block them. If people are only trying to annoy you or harass you, why bother keeping them around? If people don't add value to your life and you don't enjoy bickering with them or trolling them back, just get rid of them.
I just blocked one. Just off with their heads. Lol.

SarahsSummer · Answer

You never know when you will encounter someone who does not respect boundaries but that doesn't mean you should assume nobody will. Block when you feel the need. If they dont respect a block and show up at your house unannounced, tell them to leave. If they dont get it, call cops.

laurieluvsit · Answer

Ghosting does help but if you have a stalker or real perv harassing you than a legal restraining order may be needed for sure.

JackSmy · Answer

Like the Mythical Hydra, from Greek Mythology, you cut off one head: blocking, and they come back with another name, and in a worse demeanor!!
So many just need to grow up, and stop getting offended with such simplistic things. Oh, and maybe learn some manners, and how to DISCUSS, and Disagree, in an AGREEABLE way!

Hawaiikai · Answer

Honestly there’s so many reasons for me to block someone. Sometimes it’s because of them or sometimes it’s because of me. When I block someone because of them is because they either did something or said something that put me a little off or give a weird vibe or a vibe that I just don’t want to be associated with. When I block on my part It’s because how I’m feeling towards the person. For Instance I was in a friends with benefits relationship I unblocked him out of nowhere because I realized that I’m not OK with that kind of situation anymore and I want something real Or I start to catch feelings That’s my way to just cut it off before it gets anymore Difficult

loveslongnails · Answer

What happened to courtesy is a good question. I can't answer that. But what blocking someone does for me is it eliminates seeing any of their comments, on anything, especially my own stuff. I don't have to worry about being stalked or annoyed :)

TCredo · Answer

great points Toots :) i agree and follow your style. i've never been stalked but if so, would block but beyond that there are more effective, less obvious and more polite ways to avoid :)

MrQuestionMark · Answer

I was om dates with a girl. We kissed and made out. She suddenly got together again with her ex and wanted me to be her friend. I don't have time for that and since she kept talking to me I blocked her.

khizar123 · Answer

When someone is your opposition and talking like you don't like it or trying to make you feel bad. don't worry for it it's giving you an opportunity to learn how to defend yourself don't block him just talk to him and make him understand. life every moment is teaching us

Liam_Hayden · Answer

I never block, but I understand it when someone is abusive. Unfortunately on this site it is more often used as a technique to stifle debate or any information that is contrary to the preconceived notions of the person doing the blocking. They remind me of small children sticking their fingers in their ears and singing or yelling so that they do not have to hear that which they do not want to hear.

ThatGuy133 · Answer

I only block people that troll or post really dumb stuff. I'd rather just not see their ignorance

Dongtai · Answer

It’s usually a warning and first line of defense. If someone blocks you they clearly don’t want you contacting you.

If you show up at their home they can call the police and explain that they’ve blocked you and that they want you off their property. If you show up at their jobs or any other place they’re usually at, you’re building a case for yourself when they take you to court for stalking.

lucas262 · Answer

Iv a have 1 girl I told her to block me, hardcore feminist.

She didn't, and we have out arguments, i like keeping people of opposite opinions around i need to know I'm not always right and my way isn't always THE way

DonCachondo · Answer

pettiness, insecurity, indiscriminate obsession with gaining the upper hand

arabgoddess · Answer

Yes.. When you are faced with abusive idiots. You gota block for your own mental well-being

Moonchild714 · Answer

That's what Restraining Orders are for!! The Slow Learners eho Can't/Won't Respect the Blocking Mechanism!!! You Slap their Asses with an RO they come near you they go to jail and get a bit of Jailhouse Justice in the meantime...

E-Warren-lover · Answer

If you need to block them then they've beaten you mentally or you've done it because youve lost the argument. Many just block because they can't stand others disagreeing with them.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, life is too short to have to deal with assholes.

winterfox10 · Answer

It pushes the problem away so they don't have to deal with it. Blocking solves nothing, and that's the point.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

It gives people a false sense of power, just like the cowardly "no replies" button.

Steve37 · Answer

Seems pretty juvenile.

engel23 · Answer

I guess they have your address or your cell#

xyz94 · Answer

Sometimes there's a point, it depends

stormbreaker06 · Answer

Because blockers are sensitive pussies.

COMMODOREII · Answer

Yeah i agree.

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