Jon Pretty

@jedws @propensive Possibly, but "can be handled" is in the eye of the beholder. Blocking is presumably for when ignoring isn't working.

@d6 @propensive For me blocking is just "I heard what you said, you've said it to me too many times, I'm tired of listening, thanks".

@d6 @propensive I'm not sure I see a need for anyone to justify what it takes to get them to that point.

@travisbrown @d6 I just don't think blocking should be presented (particularly eg to children) as a solution to arguments you don't like.

@propensive @d6 Agreed—although I think there's a fine line between ignoring opposing viewpoints and avoiding useless, draining discussions.

@travisbrown @propensive It's crucial that social media allows you to filter your incoming traffic in order to preserve your own health.

@larsr_h @travisbrown ...listening or responding is that it adds credibility to those lies. Credibility which isn't deserved.

@propensive @larsr_h I know I'm speaking from a position of privilege, but ignoring stuff on social media usually doesn't have consequences.