Substack Notes is a hot mess.

I just blocked my first user there. He seemed genuinely deranged. His reply made no sense, with a timeline consisting of jumbled nonsense including a graphic asking “Was Hitler part Jewish?”

Here’s the really problematic part. Because I blocked this loon, I don’t have to see his ravings. But, unfortunately, you do. His comment still appears under my note, even though I don’t want that kind of interaction appearing under anything I have written.

@edbott I wonder if he’ll be able to rant in the future and visible to all except you?

Blocking as a moderation tool is tricky (useless?) if only some parties know they’ve been blocked.

@amart I assume that "blocked" means he can't see or reply to my notes using that account.