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Abortion: : Blocking

Do you think that it is being a coward to block someone who disagrees with your stance?

Mamapolo2016 · F

No, but if we never talk to those who disagree with us, nobody will ever learn anything.

If a user disagrees in a disrespectful way, then I might block them. I don't come here for hassle.

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LadyGrace ·

@Mamapolo2016 That's funny! Very cute.

missyann · 56-60

@LadyGrace I'm not crying. I just assume that when people ask a question or make comments that they want to debate. I always try to explain why I see things the way I do. If they don't want everyones opinion they need to say only pro choice respond or ignore the ones they don't like

I realize that people are passionate one way or another. I truly want to know why people feel the way they do. The mature way to handle it is to say " I see your point. I but I disagree. I'm not going to change my stance. Our conversation is over "

missyann · 56-60

@Mamapolo2016 Love your reply.!!!! Perfectly said

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I don't think it is cowardice. We come here , presumably, to relax and have an enjoyable time. If someone finds a particular user adversely affects their blood pressure for whatever reason, I see nothing wrong with the person blocking that user. We don't come here with an obligation to read what everyone else has to say.

TexChik · F

Just as long as they don’t sit there trying to convince me that killing babies is better than accepting responsibility . 🤷🏻‍♀️

missyann · 56-60

@TexChik They were. Accepting responsibility was my response. I guess they didn't like it

Pfuzylogic · M

It is important that everyone feels free to block based on their own criteria.
I personally block those that are disrespectful.

missyann · 56-60

@Pfuzylogic Thank you

Peapod · 61-69, F

I say, "to each their own".

I enjoy talking to people who want to talk to me. If someone blocks me for my point a view, that's on them. There are plenty of other people to chat with here.

I do believe in staying civil in a discussion. If someone gets super aggressive and I don't know them, I may block.

missyann · 56-60

@Peapod Thank you. Great answer

Peapod · 61-69, F

@missyann Thank-you.

smiler2012 · 56-60

{@missyann] 🤔 suppose it is really as if that was rule of thumb on similar worlds there would be a lot of people not communicating . much as abortion is hot topic and whether you agree or not everyone is entitled to the view and it should be respected rather than bale out because you do not like what you are hearing

missyann · 56-60

@smiler2012 Thanks for your answer

CestManan · 46-50, F

People block all the time for all sorts of stupid reasons. I could bore you with the list but I will just say this. Political arguments tend to be the biggest reason people block each other

missyann · 56-60

@CestManan Great answer

missyann · 56-60

@CestManan Agreed. I've just never considered blocking someone just because they strongly disagreed with me since I have the ability to scroll past their post. I have actually found with some we have come back later and have had a civil debate

CestManan · 46-50, F

@missyann Some people are not that mature.

I seldom block anyone. Only if they are sex spammers or if we have too long a history of unproductive arguing. It takes a lot.

Piper · 61-69, F

No, I don't consider that "cowardly". Not when someone makes numerous rather unhinged sounding comments on a post about a woman or girl retaining the right to safely and legally choose whether or not to terminate an early term pregnancy or not, anyway.

Repete · 61-69, M

Not really a coward but it would seem to me if they can’t or won’t at least hear the other side, they must think they can’t be wrong. Some people are like that even if everyone else says differently. This is just my opinion.

Jessmari · 41-45

I guess it depends. Did the debate stay a debate or did it devolve into trading insults? If the latter then probably better to cut the conversation off.

missyann · 56-60

@Jessmari Exactly. You don't have to respond. Thank you for your answer

BeautifulLibra · 46-50, F

This subject is very sensitive. I try not to get too much into it. I believe that woman should have a choice and at the end it's between her and God. Simple as that.

Elessar · 26-30, M

I don't, what I find coward is taking away the right to women to decide for themselves.

Repete · 61-69, M

It’s easy to sit and judge someone else until you become that someone.i think it’s a hard decision for any woman anyway without others that has never been in that position thinking they have all the answers. That’s just my opinion @Elessar

Elessar · 26-30, M

@Repete Precisely the reason why the choice should be on the woman and the woman alone.

Repete · 61-69, M

I agree. In a perfect world I might have a different opinion but we don’t live in a perfect world.@Elessar

calicuz · 51-55, M

Myself, I just ignore when they start calling names, or become sarcastic to the point where it's no longer a conversation.

MorbidCynic · F

It depends. Some people say really gross things that I can’t condone or mentally deal with.

missyann · 56-60

@MorbidCynic thank you

Ducky · 31-35, F

If we're talking actual mere (and respectful) disagreement here, I wouldn't call it cowardice, just opinionated and intolerable.

CestManan · 46-50, F

The subject isn't even worth arguing about, and I very seldom block people unless they block me first.

Dshhh · M

i think it does measure a mean spirit. tho I support a block over rudeness

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I don't discuss it ,no sense ,nobody changes thier minds and causes arguments.

cycleman · 61-69, M

No.
Maybe they are firm and just has the other person written off as a headache. So Be It!

pentacorn · F

it's always felt like they peacefully conceded, so to speak. they are [b]done[/b] talking to me

Alison · 18-21, F

Itz a pretty personal subject for some people amd they should block

BiasForAction · M

Let it go let it go lalala

missyann · 56-60

@BiasForAction Thank you agreed

scrood · 31-35

Of course only pussies block people

ServantOfTheGoddess · 61-69, M

I don't think simple disagreement is a reason to block someone, but nastiness is. Also some people post all the time about stuff that I find unpleasant or boring; if I block them it's nothing personal, just managing my experience on here.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

I am happy to talk to anyone, regardless of their position on an issue. I will only block when someone blocks me first. But other people have other circumstances, and I don't judge others who block so they don't have to converse with someone who disagrees with them or see their posts.

Fishy · F

I think it depends on [i]how [/i]they disagree

If they're abusive about it, or they start to harass others over it, constantly bringing it up in unrelated posts etc,
then yeah, I can understand why people would block

FreestyleArt · 31-35, M

Don't care. The situation of drama is done. Block and move on or ignore and move on.

The most dumbest ones yes I block. I like to keep my brain cells thank you

BizSuitStacy · M

No. Sometimes you just don't want the added negativity.

missyann · 56-60

@BizSuitStacy You don't have to respond though

missyann · 56-60

@BizSuitStacy Why don't you just not respond?

BizSuitStacy · M

@missyann I mostly ignore them. Occasionally I get tired of their ugliness.

ravenhill · M

nope, i regularly block on here, i have over 1,000 idiots blocked now.

missyann · 56-60

@ravenhill Good for you. You prove that you have no interest in learning anything new

CestManan · 46-50, F

@ravenhill thing is if you block so many people then after a while there wouldn't be no one to talk to.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

I'm glad when they do. I don't need any women oppressors in my feed.

missyann · 56-60

@CrazyMusicLover why are you so threatened by pro life ?

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@missyann I am pro life. Lives of women matter too.

Driver2 · M

No block whoever you want .

PTCdresser57 · 61-69, M

Yes!!!

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP

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missyann · 56-60

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout Wow. Safe space ??

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I wouldn't call it that. Everyone has their own comfort level. I try to sit back and take it all in. All viewpoints.

Now, if someone comes at me aggressively, damn right I am blocking their ass.

missyann · 56-60

@uncalled4 Thank you for your answer. I have passionate opinions just like everyone on the subject. I don't think I came at anyone aggressively but they evidently thought that I did

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@missyann As long as people discuss issues without [b][/b]getting emotional[b][/b], I'm ok. But, very few can truly do that.

DDonde · 31-35, M

I'm just gonna say not all of us are here to argue.
It's not about what is cowardly or whatever it's just not what most of us are here for okay?

SkeetSkeet · 100+, F

Depends on how unhinged they seem

LordShadowfire · M

Damn right I do. That's why, even though we've had our epic battles, I've never blocked you.

CestManan · 46-50, F

@LordShadowfire You have battles with everyone. Even Ghandi would be ready to square up if you two met. 😄

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