User blocking update (5518 views, 176 replies)
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LOL..I don't care that I've been Blocked, I DO care if it doesn't work both ways. I don't want her seeing what I write, either. How do I stop that? The FAQ says that the person blocked will not be able to see any written communication by the blocker. It says nothing about what the BLOCKER can see. Is this just a one way street?
@bondojoe Well, I'm not going to nit pick that bit. <br> <br> If it works, that's all that's necessary. <br> <br> I can still block people who've blocked me, I honestly don't know why you cannot. Sorry.
@bondojoe Strange. <br> <br> Well, I just blocked and unblocked a random person who's not been online for 4 months, who has not blocked me. <br> <br> When I block them, I cannot see what they write. <br> <br> Hope that helps.
@ Yeah. I don't care that she blocked mer. All she wanted to do was argue. I was just concerned that because I could not block her, she could still see WHO I was writing to, and what I was saying. It didn't seem fair to be one sided. Dr Evil updated the explanation. It's all good now...thanks!
@bondojoe That implies it does both. Blocking someone (my end) I cannot see what they write. <br> <br> I just checked on that. Some random user blocked me and I still have the option to block them. <br> <br> I don't know why you don't unless you're not looking in the right place?? (I'm just guessing here.)
@sunshinedaydreams Before, once someone blocked you, you didn't have the ability to block THEM. The block button was not accessible to you. It disappeared. Dr. Evil changed it so that I could also block those that were blocking me. Ne gave me their "Block Button." Do you know what I mean?
@𝓜𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮*🐭 I was thinking about that, too! :) I reckon just continuing on as normal would be fine. <br> <br> After all, it's just a game. <br> <br> Of course if anyone else has anything to consider as a means of compensating for it, I'm open to that as well. <br> <br> I guess it'll make us all a wee bit more easy-going simply by the fact that we have to be more creative in some ways. <br> <br> :)
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Outstanding Doc - good find and nicely executed
already enjoying the miraculous vanishings. Hope this encourages peaceful viewers to resurface, engage and become active again.
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this post is still showin' on the left side of the feed. the real reason I took a peek in the first place was I figgered I'd know who was paranoid about it. Bingo!
@Unreconstructed It's not paranoid to want someone to leave you alone, mate. People find clever ways of stalking and harassing others. Personally, if I cannot help someone, I leave them alone. My situation got out of control and I had to actually start fighting back because the user would use what they thought was clever ways of stalking my posts and expressions that are borderline to be aggressive and hateful. I'm delighted that they cannot see anything I do.
@ you got the meaning & intent utterly wrong, guy. that's why I like to just stay on the other side of the page.
@Unreconstructed I understood what you wrote, I was speaking for myself, just like you were speaking for yourself. I know you were not speaking directly about me. Good luck! :)
@Unreconstructed Um, no. Definitely not. This is a conversation on an appropriate page about the topic at hand, nothing more. lol Slan.
@Unreconstructed this is meant for the ones who downvoted you because of 0 sense of humor..lol :D He was just joking about it because of her problem with stalking, I actually smiled at his light hearted joke. I don't understand the downvote!? I sure understand about a meaning taken wrong. I've typed and got misunderstood many many times before(Not this site so far) but It's hard because u don't have a voice or face expressions when typing so some people see/read what they want and some just can't see a sly little innocent joke.lol... I'm a sarcasting joker at times I see between things most times Ravens pretty astute & am sure she got it by her respond. ;) :) <br> <br> sarcastic. Sarcastic humor mocks or ridicules, usually by saying the opposite of what is actually meant. ... When someone's being sarcastic, sometimes it's the tone, facial expression, or body language that let you know — like when our talent-show judge says exaggeratedly, "Great job!
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So a group of people got butt hurt about being corrected on their comments and had a whinge about it. Enough that the site had to be updated to save their weak minds the trouble of seeing something that doesn't comport and reinforce their cognitive dissonance? <br> <br> 'Wait . . . WHAT?!? Someone doesn't agree with my false notions? BBBBBBLOOOOOCKKKK!!!!!!! Hah that'll fix'em They can't see what I say now.'
@Azishael That's a big presumption. I personally don't use the block feature that way. When I've been stalked, that's when I use it. Full stop. I have no problem seeing this thread in it's near entirety so that should say something. If I disagree, I disagree. Stalking, however, is something completely different and for that, I am grateful Doc did this. I just wanted to point out that your assumption/experience is not everyone's reason for actually needing this feature. Keep well. :)
@DemandingFemale LOL well, if I've already admitted to one block that's kind of evident. <br> <br> No loss to me. I'm grateful for it! :) <br> <br> <br> "go, go Gadget" LOL <br>
@ TBH, I only skimmed the posts. "near entirety" quote caught my eye and made me chuckle.
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If anyone is thinking of blocking me, can they please speak to me first as i try to avoid negative feedback on my account.
<br> Most disagreements can be resolved without escalating the problem.
<br> If all else fails, please allow me to block you first as I do like to have the last word wherever possible 
@shabbapaul Nice one. <br> <br> I wish I could say I find the situation funny, but I don't. <br> <br> I also don't feel that anyone who's left in the position that they have to block someone should be looked at as creating the situation. <br> <br> I try to be respectful always. <br> <br> It's pretty rare it doesn't work and backfires. <br> <br> Go ahead and block me if you feel you need to have the last word. lolololololol
@shabbapaul :D that ending was Hilarious! <br> I totally agree I would rather try and work it out 1st and find out why & if that fails then whatever. Many problems stem from he said/she said troublemakers, unfortunately it depends on the person being astute or smart enough or just not sure who to believe. Also things taken out of context causes problems with some people.
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I creep on y'all all the time. You guys are hilarious people :D I mean that in the best way possible, or else I would have just kept creepin forever instead of dropping comments.
@RealitvJunkee Yep, there's a difference between looking and stalking though. A very huge one that cannot/should not be dismissed. Doc set up a good way of keeping people safe. It actually isn't my preference to block in the least. I enjoy interaction far too much for that.
@RealitvJunkee Haha, wow it takes a lot of will not comment. How do you do it. I can't...not! LOL
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I will never block anyone. I've never felt the compulsion to do that anywhere, under any circumstances. <br> <br> Isn't that like shadow boxing with yourself. You block me.. so I will block you...idea? <br> <br> <br> I won't block you back. Too much Sicilian. <br> <br> So happy blocking.. <br> Don't block anyone I would...wouldn't, whatever. <br> <br> Rest well, the internet is so fluid. <br> <br>
@ginger666 Just speaking for myself, no that's not it. <br> <br> Getting stalked is creepy when you're followed everywhere and everything is meant as a personal dig. <br> <br> This eliminates that potential to a large degree. <br> <br> I actually didn't have them blocked and regretted it (ironically they had me blocked and was claiming everyone was stalking them). <br> <br> Life is truly strange. <br> <br> I'm all for not blocking. <br> <br> And when there is no other recourse, doing whatever needs to be done to keep a peaceful existence here. <br> <br> Glad you do not experience any of that sort of problem. :) <br> <br> (I sincerely mean that.)
@ Raven, I luv ya and find you a very good and astute people kind(LOL-A little Humor) SO STOP! 
your being redundant now I've read, well I lost count :D of how many times you explained yourself & Girl you Don't have to explain yourself or what you choose to do to NO-One, it's your business 
-but I do understand why you keep doing it- I was like that not too long ago(a yr ago) - maybe I'm just too much of an old Hag & don't care anymore. :D 
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@manditoe I'm actually not explaining as much as I am attempting to give another perspective. I understand what you're saying though (I think?) and it's appreciated. :)
@ginger666 I'm with you on this. <br> <br> I can understand blocking someone who is hounding with the harassment, but I wouldn't block someone just because I didn't like them or because they had blocked me. <br> <br> The energy used by some blockers to see what their blockees are posting is energy best spent elsewhere. <br> <br>
@ginger666 I agree, I have zero intention o/f blocking anyone. Even Cray! LOL
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There are a few mean spirited, confused people who do not understand that the option to make a comment is a privilege, a means to express opinions on the topic or to share additional information on the topic...not a means to hurl insults at others personally whose opinions may differ from yours.
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<br> I'm finding the current system far more peaceful. Cheers, everyone who can read this
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I'm very much thankful that this option was brought to light. I had to deal with a delusional user that made it their mission to harass me and also several others, but cry and lie pretending to be a victim of bullying. (4 of which took the time to message me about having the same problems with that same user.) I saw they blocked me the other day, I just wish that said user would make up their mind and stop blocking and unblocking every couple hours. It won't be long before they're back in action though. If not me or the others that I know of or have witnessed her randomly attack then it'll be someone new. <br> <br>
@◦•●◉✿♡Momof3αηgєℓѕ♡✿◉●•◦ I agree with you wholeheartedly. The little girl who cried wolf epitomizes our experience here, and we are NOT the only ones.
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Blocking doesn't completely block you from seeing a user's comments. If you're blocked you can't see comments on a movie page but can still see them on the main recent movie comments section. I figure it kind of defeats the purpose of blocking someone from contact or from seeing your stuff if they can still access it from the main eeb page. I guarantee that the user I'm referring to has figured that out based on snide remarks verbatim of things I've said since her initial "block". I don't know if that's a glitch or not.
@Dr.Evil Nope! All gone from what I can tell. Thanks! That completely stops anyone from being able to continue the drama by following you on that section. I really appreciate it. 💜💜
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When Blocking a member, you will no longer see their comments anywhere on the site, they can't down/up vote you, Message you, Send friend Requests, Stalk, Troll, or interact with you in any form. Not even will you receive notifications through your inbox about them. Is there anything else I missed? This is by far, the best thing ever and I am beyond grateful to Doc, for listening to User Feedback and giving Users exactly what we want and need to remain on this site. I wish there was a Donation option on this site to show some gratitude to you ;) I can't imagine the coding that was required to make all these amazing upgrades/changes. Now only if when blocking a member, how about they can't view profiles of the people that have them blocked? My stalker is always viewing my profile and we have each other blocked. Just like on Facebook when you block someone, it's like they don't exist. I know it's asking a lot but it's just an idea. maybe in the future ;) Anyways... ...
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You can block any user by visiting his/her profile and hitting block user button. <br> <br> When you block the user, he/she will not be able to send you private messages. His/her messages in chatbox, movie comments, forum posts will become invisible for you. Also blocked users will not see your messages and comments. <br> <br> We don't notify users about being blocked by someone. <br> <br> P.S. Copy-pasted from FAQ <br> <br> Removed off topic. <br> <br> Example. <br> A user blocked B (bad) user. Now A user can't see B comments. B user can't see A comments. B user can't send private messages to A. B user wasn't notified that A user blocked B. <br> <br> List of blocked users you can find in your settings. <br> <br> Update 1: Removed author name of hidden comment.
@Dr.Evil A person has blocked me. I don't care. But I DO care that they can see the things that I have written, and can write about me without my knowledge. How do I block them in return?
@bondojoe You care or you don't. Choose only one option. :) <br> P.S. You can see everything if you log out.
@Dr.Evil Well, then we'll know who does that to argue based on what they say! <br> <br> I guarantee that will happen, sadly.
@ And this does happen all the time! (7 months time on.)
@Dr.Evil I have to agree that is messed up!
@Dr.Evil He meant he doesn't care that he was blocked but he cares that he can't see what that person writes about him. And I agree, that is kinda inappropriate, and one sided. We should be allowed to read anything without having to log out.
@sunshinedaydreams Facebook works in similar way. Did you know? They hide both main comment and all parent.
@Dr.Evil Since this Block update, my experience on here is much more peaceful. I am so happy to not have to see the trolls, down-votes, drama, insults etc :) Thank you -woohoo!
@bondojoe Re-read the above (I am not being cheeky, just trying to clarify for you as per your question) If you are blocked they cannot see your comments or messages at all anymore. <br> <br> (As per Dr Evil, above) <br> " ...Also blocked users will not see your messages and comments." <br> <br> "...You can block any user by visiting his/her profile and hitting block user button. " <br> <br> :) <br> <br>
@Dr.Evil When both users block, nothing comes up, not even the profile, so there's no way of unblocking ever?
@ Yes you are right. Profile will be visible then.
@Dr.Evil Invisible (I think you meant) :) <br> <br> Thanks very much for answering.
@ When A blocks B, B can see A profile. Because of blocking buttons.
@Dr.Evil I understand that bit, thank you. <br> <br> However, when A blocks B & B blocks A (both are blocking each other), then nothing comes up. <br> <br> Not even the profile? <br> <br>
@ Profiles should be visible now. Comments should be invisible.
@Dr.Evil They are indeed! <br> <br> Thank you Doc you're the best! <br> <br> :)
@Dr.Evil Thank you for updating this option and listening to User Feedback as this was the one thing I wanted most and happy I no longer have to see members that I don't care to interact with. Awesome work! You have been putting lots of effort into improving this site and I appreciate that. From the News rules, Hiding right panel options etc. Cheers! :)
@Dr.Evil If mods can see everything <br> What has it got in its pocketses ?
@Dr.Evil I'm unclear why if someone blocks me, that I can't see what they write, I didn't block them. So a random person gets to decide what I see? Seems somehow wrong.
@sunshinedaydreams Facebook does the same. Why? Because the user I blocked can reply, troll and downvote my messages.
@Dr.Evil hmmm I guess, ok point taken :) did/n't think about that. I guess my brain doesn't work that way.
@sunshinedaydreams also keeps the stalkers away which is a huge bonus for me
@sunshinedaydreams But your question is reasonable because comments are public. I think that blocking should work only on user profiles. Your profile is like your home, but movie pages, forum, news are public like a night club. I'm not sure if we leave this feature...
@Dr.Evil The taunting from blockers has already started in chat and on the forum. It's all well and good to block somebody so you can't interact with them but to then comment on threads you can't read whilst waving for the upvotes is ridiculous. <br> <br> I've only been here 5 minutes <br> and can already see that it's the same little clique b**ching, whining and mass up/down voting depending on who they do and do not collectively like.
@DemandingFemale I agree and have noticed this as well. It's always the same little group of people that do this too. Just ignore it :) I guess...
@Dr.Evil I tend to agree with you on this. Comments are public domain. Comments on a profile are private. But that's just the way/ I see it. I still have no intention of blocking anyone. I love freedom of speech and I stand by it no matter what.
@Dr.Evil I would like to know why and how a certain member who I have blocked and has blocked me who I also avoid, have no communications with nor do I attempt to interact with this user... yet I am receiving notifications in my Inbox that this member is posting to me in my forum games and not even playing by the rules just typing STALKER . why would anyone who has BLOCKED and is BLOCKED bother someone else? this is just getting creepier. I would really love to never hear from my stalker again. Yet this member refuses to stop harassing me. Call it trolling or whatever suits ya. It's crazy!
@3UN01A You have a massive chunk of the active community blocked. YOU ARE THE CAUSE OF THE DISRUPTION IN THE GAMES.
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@3UN01A I addressed this fallacy of your mind in one of your TWO welcome threads.
You are not being trolled.
You ARE the troll.
This is a mental issue for you and you need help.
Please get it.
@Dr.Evil is the list of blocked user in your settings show who you have blocked or a user that blocked you?