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HarmonicSonic — Block Responsibly
Published: 2011-03-24 20:15:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 12272; Favourites: 519; Downloads: 34
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I know there are folks on this site who think that anyone who blocks someone is automatically just a cowardly wimp. That is not true - the block feature is in place for a good reason, and I think that, overall, it is useful in protecting people from harassment. Unfortunately, there are those out there who abuse the feature (particularly among those who make stamps).Basically, don't just block everyone who disagrees with you. If you make stamps, especially, you should get used to the fact that not everyone is going to agree with your opinion. Learn to listen to different opinions - you might be surprised how much you can learn from them.
Don't just flame and block. Your victim may not be able to respond to you, but they can still report your offensive comment.
In my own case, the people I tend to block are people who continue to make offensive comments after I have asked them to stop, or people with differing opinions who repeatedly insist that I am wrong for my way of thinking, and who will not just agree to disagree.
Edit: I really hate to do this, but for the time being, I'm disabling comments on this one. It's been getting too many comments from deviants just complaining about someone who's blocked them. That's not the point of this. If someone blocks you, just move on. Or complain to someone else. This isn't the place for that.
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There is this game where I come to chat, and when I comment in the comments, some guy/girl named AnlenaRarity keeps responding offensive things to me and other people, and she/he doesn't even know how to use proper grammar/spelling!
I tend to make mistakes on both, but I apologize when people correct me, when I correct her/him, she just spams me with useless stuff! … I blocked her and now her friends are spamming me too.
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I still remember this:
I was looking for a BMFM art of Throttle's original clothes. found one here after AGES of searching, faved, commented saying that the art is great, and also said that the 2006 version rock because you can find stuff fast as heck.
guess what? the artist said NO for liking a series she hates. I said it was just my opinion, and the 2006 version isn't that bad, and it was a change of an era (Gee even at spyro's change people didn't get that crazy) guess what?
she blocked me and said "I'm crazy and need to see a doctor"
since when people started to force their opinion(s) on others? 
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Yup
probably the most shocking case for me (besides the constant blocking for an honest opinion) was getting instantly blocked after I left a constructive critique under a DD made by a man who was about 50-70 years old! He behave just like a kid... He just said he knows best, that's it.
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I blocked a girl for sending rude comments towards me.
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Were they rude comments, or criticizing comments?
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Rude but in a bad way.
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Give me an example of what she said.
Actually quote her, don't paraphrase it.
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Long time ago, I've blocked some trolls who were trying to provoke me.
Also, I've been blocked by some user just for stating an opinion in a very politely way.
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and I though I was the only one here!
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Situations like that are quite common.
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I only block people if they keep harass/insult/etc me or my friends/belief/etc.
hell, even if I'm debating with someone about Islam (my religion/belief) I only block them if they keep saying bad stuff about Islam even that they KNOW its a lie(s).
but blocking someone just for a different opinion? 
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When I got blocked by that user, my first thought was "Damn! Since when speaking politely is considered trolling?".
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I usually just use it for the creeps who won't leave me alone (( such as asking for where i live, age, picking at me for constant conversations when I say no)) or people that don't know when to stop when I tell them to stop doing something offensive towards me (( nasty comments, notes, etc.)) Otherwise the "reply block" is the only cowardly way to block someone (( unless they fit into the categories above))
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True that.
People these days misuse the block feature ;-;
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" the people I tend to block are people who continue to make offensive comments after I have asked them to stop, or people with differing opinions who repeatedly insist that I am wrong for my way of thinking, and who will not just agree to disagree." this and only this is what the block feature is here for. for keeping you from harassment after you have asked the person to stop. just leaving a nasty comment and blocking to avoid a reply is rude, coward, and just shows you're a douchebag ;/
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I agree. If blocking was for cowards, there wouldn't be a block list here in the first place.
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Thank you, I have been blocked by about 20 people for stating an opinion, though I have only two people on my block list, for spamming and posting irrelevant and inappropriate comments
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..i got blocked over a join request .-. and i Still don't get why as it had nothing to do with me. derp
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wtf? What's wrong with the group admins?
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uh...correction
. I was the group admin 
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What a simple problem...
That person...
Wtf just wtfff
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yup .-. only cause the rules changed they throw the this group aint nice no mores but blocking me. was idek why they even bothered not like I'm out to hurt anyone 8D *rolls* oh well I still enjoy doing my small admin duties at #FreeGiveaways ^^ and my own groups too as well as the groups I co-found though my friend asked me to co-found this llama group #The-Llama-Legion 8D.
OuO *rolls around* don't understand that person who blocked me anyway I don't bite 8D really I don't. ^^
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The only thing I dislike about people blocking others is when they block someone just because they made a comment saying something like "you should look for anatomical referencces" then the deviant is like "STFU IF YOU WON'T SAY SOMETHING NICE DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL!!" then block
I have seen it happening.
..Many times.
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I recommended someone lower the pricing on their adopts a bit, and they hid the comment immediately after. Only said it because it was low detail adopts for a range of 100-230 points.
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How sad. Anyway, if by "low detail" you mean what I think it means then I bet no one would really buy them anyway.
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I block people who can't stfu. It annoys me when people go on ANOTHER account and have a bitchfit at you as well, then they report you for 'misusing blocking'.
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I've had that happen to me before, too. If they say they're reporting you, then just shrug it off - it won't go anywhere because there is no such rule about 'misusing blocking' (unless you're blocking a person, unblocking that person to leave a comment, then blocking that person again after commenting, which isn't possible anymore since you have to wait 48 hours after unblocking to block again). As I understand it, you can block up to 500 deviants for any reason. And if someone has done that to you and you can prove it, then you can report that person to the +help desk, because it is against the rules to use an alternate account to get around a block, and that person can be suspended or banned for it.
FAQ #96: Can I block people from my profile page?
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Thank you ^.^
I hate it especially when the person does it on your own profile so everyone can see it.
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No problem. Yeah, I've never had it happen on my profile page, but it's happened on a couple of my deviations. Best thing to do is hide the comment and move on.
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I got blocked because I just told a recolorer to credit the original artist for posting a recolor of someone's art.
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Eww, yuck! Who did that to you?
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Go to my deviation titled: How is my avatar a recolor?
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How would they even know your avatar was a recolor?
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I blocked someone, only because they annoyed me with a giveaway.
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Well said there. The block feature is there for a reason, and it's purpose is to block any trolls and cyber bullies who spam and harass people for their own sick amusement. But there are also those who abuse their right to block people. And people who do abuse it just go around blocking whoever they please for their own reasons or no reason at all. And that's just wrong.
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one time someone blocked me and called me a "smart ass" just because I disagreed with one thing they said
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I've never had a reason to block an individual, or have one block me.
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If I'd block everyone who disagreed with me I'd have about 20+ more people in my block list 
I just block people when I really have a proper reason for it
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Someone recently blocked me because they claimed I was bothering their friends and family after they made this incredibly hypocritical and nonsensical way of rejecting my offers to commission them.
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i have zero people in my block list, but so many people have blocked me for dumb reasons lol.
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I'm with ya on that.
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*sigh* I know the feeling... last week I've had to block one of my watchers because she thinks my way of thinking (which was my opinions of future technology, and I need to let something out) was selfish, even though she pointed out the positive aspects that I do understand. But yeah, saying that I have selfish thinking was a bit harsh, and I tried to reason it with her, but she doesn't seem to want to apologize
I even talked with my family and my closest dA friend about all of it, and they said that she shouldn't have insulted my own opinions, especially that she's one of the popular artists. So I first unwatched her, and after a couple more tries of reasoning, I had to block her (well my mum and sis told me so earlier before), it was hard to do since we had been watchers to each other for about two years, but it was making me uncomfortable and upset really *sigh*
I'm still recovering from it now, especially that my family and closest friends have always been supportive. But still, she should have known better. I hardly block people, I only block some who are trolls or annoying people, mainly as advice
But yeah, I know the feeling. We have to think of what we do before doing the action.
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I was blocked today only because of my taste. This person hated Mortal Kombat. He blocked me only because I like Mortal Kombat. I did not even argue with him. Blocking people only because of taste? WTF? What do you think about it?
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I've blocked only one person in 2 years. And that was because they started attacking me personally and wouldn't stop...I hate doing it but it had to happen. But you have a good point, blocking over every stupid thing is just retarded.
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Hell, I'm a stamp maker and I never blocked anyone, it's actually the other way round: everyone blocks me.
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