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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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Comments: 115
Matriss [2011-03-25 13:42:59 +0000 UTC]
I have never used it. I'm very confidant in my abilities to defend my opinion, so I don't need the coward's way out, and have no real problem ignoring/reporting the little harassment I get.
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HarmonicSonic In reply to Matriss [2011-03-25 14:07:53 +0000 UTC]
As I said, using the block feature doesn't automatically make one a coward.
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Matriss In reply to HarmonicSonic [2011-03-25 20:22:44 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, but I kind of take pride in the fact that I never use it, was all I meant.
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1000yearseternalmaze In reply to ??? [2011-03-25 09:43:33 +0000 UTC]
Of course its not true.In some cases blocking is for a good reason-to get rid off persistent folks, who dont leave you alone with bashing.Thank god blocking option exist.
Now, dont get me wrong.I am againts abusing it, but it is useful to exist.We have right to deffend ourselves from people with bad intentions.
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HarmonicSonic In reply to 1000yearseternalmaze [2011-03-25 14:08:34 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I agree. I'm not against the feature - I'm only against people abusing it.
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AnnelieseMoonChild In reply to ??? [2011-03-25 05:13:09 +0000 UTC]
Especially the art thrives and porn uploaders who don't like being told they can't post what they do.
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gamerXgirl In reply to ??? [2011-03-25 04:54:45 +0000 UTC]
i agree with this stamp.
ppl misuse the block feature and abuse it.
and it happends not only on DA but every other site as well.
i was getting cyber bullied on a website so i blocked the girl and reported her and she made mroe accounts and kept telling me i was a coward for blocking her but then she blocked every person who didnt even agree with her and all she did was cuss ppl out and harass them
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HarmonicSonic In reply to gamerXgirl [2011-03-25 14:09:32 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I've seen that happen to people too many times. Thanks
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ayame18 In reply to ??? [2011-03-24 21:37:08 +0000 UTC]
Couldn't agree any more. The block feature is badly misused by people here and it's a pity.
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ayame18 In reply to HarmonicSonic [2011-03-25 02:59:44 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for the Llama also.
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