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Has your outlook on SW changed? If so, in what way?

For me, it's this knee-jerk blocking spree. Some people here use it as a substitute for resolving conflict. And sadly, that's probably why they have so much time available to be here.

I used to give people the benefit of the doubt, that perhaps something I said or did angered them temporarily. That's because I'm a (usually) emotionally mature person. However, I've found this policy to be in vain and out of step with the fact that both my time and friendship have value. Someone who blocks with a hair-trigger has poor impulse control and I don't need a friend like that.

So, a block from someone gets a block from me--no exceptions.

What has changed in the way you look at SW?
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For the longest time I hadn’t had the experience of being blocked by anyone with whom I was consistently friendly. But in the last couple of months it happened with three different posters. And no comment beforehand—just gone, which hurt, Damnit ! So I’m saving my affection for the friends who have hung in there with me over the years. You know who you are. 🥺
@bijouxbroussard this happened to me about 3/4 years ago and right when i was going through some close personal bereavements. It did hurt and one has come back now but it led to me creating some distance in all my connectiins. I think it may happen at anytime and i just need to preserve my well being.

I am close to a few but i will no longer entwine my life with theirs.

Big hugs BB, you deserve better