This will probably get me blocked.

Sometimes you have to let things go....being angry at someone only hurts you....I suppose forgiveness is powerful in these situations....and forgiveness takes practice

I try not to judge, and sometimes it's okay to agree to disagree, I am open to constructive criticism but I am closed off to abuse.

Usually avoid making statements using the word "you." This means I'm addressing the subject, not the person. It creates a better chance of avoiding offending someone's ego.

Mostly prefer to use the response,
"I disagree," if it's a matter of opinion, ethics or values,
"that's not factual," if I can provide the proof, or
"that's not logical," if the thinking contains a logical fallacy.

Then I wait to see if they ask a question, which could indicate curiosity and willingness to engage in conversation.

If someone is fanatical about something, I take a deep breath and call up calmness and relaxation with myself.

If someone is completely uninterested in hearing a different response, I may ask them about how and why they hold the view they do, and try to explore as deeply as they will allow. That way, I at least benefit from learning something more about how people tick.

Blocking I would only do if someone was verbally abusive or inappropriate.
So far have not had the need to do that.

Just like here: avoid them and let them do their thing and I do mine. If we disagree on something then let's hash it out like adults.
I don't block either. I like freedom of speech for myself and others.

it depends on the degree that they disagree with me. If they are toxic people that alone I have nothing to do with them, others, I just have to see

I am blocked by people who I have never had any interaction with..
I have blocked a few who insist on talking when the conversation is over...

In my work I am very much about dialogue...it's how things get done in my wheel house...

However, on any social media platform, everyone is 10 feet tall and bullet proof.. yet snaps at any thing they don't like..

Cogent point.

I rarely block people unless they are repulsive (i.e. private message) and I prefer to scroll by. If someone continues to post inane things then mute works just as well. My goal is to avoid drama.

That would be AWESOME

Simple just deal with it, online people don't like how someone looks they just block people on a blocking spree in real life people dint say a word

Use "I" language.
For instance, "I disagree with such-and-such point of view because...."
This keeps the discussion on the topic and avoids making judgements of the person who expressed the view.
If the other person responds with verbal abuse one can flag it, or simply not reply to that statement, or ignore them completely from then on.

I just avoid them

This is exactly my point about blocking. In the real world I just work around people who are bothering me or are in my way. Avoid or ignore. No one needs to REMOVE them from the horizon for me to move along. That's how I handle it here too.

Blocking is so stupid.

You have beer, you say?

I try to be respectfull,,,,,,unless they get too nasty,

😜

Oooooo a virgin...I'll b yo first block

I block trolls and the impenetrable rwnj. In real life, I'm a fit middle age who did martial arts for years. My physical presence is enough to stop them from being that shirty in person.

Depends. If they're abusive or their points of view are offensive to me as a woman or person of color I avoid them. They're not going to change my mind and I am unlikely to change theirs, nor do I feel obligated to try. I won't visit them and they're not welcome in my home.

Butch: Huh? What's she saying? Man, that's gibberish.

Dick: Fucked if I know. She's speaking some kinda weird jibber jabber space dialect with long words.

If they start taking crap about me I would beat them up