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I was just blocked and I am satisfied with it.

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Life's too short block em!
Keep it civil and I would never block you
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I on the other hand have never blocked anyone on this site in my life. I have been told once that African Americans are the dumbest most violent race on earth and still I did not block that person.

I am here to discuss. I can always stop conversing if I disagree or don't want to enagage. Thats my philosophy because I have had horrible chats with people that I highly dispise ( in the moment) and then a few months later I learn something amazing from them or find out that they were having a bad day or have a blind spot on some issue due to their own experience.

I also find the practice of sending a lengthy comment and then blocking extremely childish. It is to have the last word. Either you want to block me or you want to msg me which is it?
Blocking someone that you have friended for a long time to block over one discussion is a bit crazy to me.

I am proud of how I choose to handle disagreements. I can handle any religious or political belief and still try to find the humanity in that person. I like to base my discussions on logic and not feelings. I don't mind talking with people whose belief's offend me. Thats how we learn and come together and how I grow.
I will block for harassment but I haven't experienced that yet.
Oh well time for lunch!

What is your philosophy here?
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Ontheroad · M
I like good conversations on... well, most anything. I will state my thoughts, ideas and opinions and listen to yours... it's how I learn and grow.

I draw the line when someone starts with personal attacks. Nope, I don't go there and if you do, one of two things will happen. I will always call you on it. Always. Then I will usually add a response and see what happens. I you double down on the attacks, I will tell you I've had enough, conversation over... or depending upon how you respond, I will block.

To date, I've blocked only one person. Well, other than the odd private message I get from ladies who are quite obviously wanting to draw men into some sort of pay per view thing. Block, block, block!
REMsleep · 41-45, F
@Ontheroad lol pay per view!
Wow didn't realize that men got that stuff here. We females just get unsolicited free requests to send pics so its rather the opposite.
But yes I agree with you👍👍👍
Ontheroad · M
@REMsleep I suspect it's mostly those of us with some age on us - it's 20 something year olds mostly.
Punches · 46-50, F
@Ontheroad
To date, I've blocked only one person. Well, other than the odd private message I get from ladies who are quite obviously wanting to draw men into some sort of pay per view thing. Block, block, block!

Blocking PEOPLE should be a last resort. SPAMMERS however, deserve NO consideration.
"Pay per view", it sounds like a really good channel on cable TV. 😄
Ontheroad · M
@Punches I agree, which is why I've only blocked one person who after we disagreed, couldn't leave it alone. I still read posts and comments even if I disagree in principle... there is always something to learn.