Ben RamseyJul 2, 2024

If someone blocks you, they don’t owe you a reason. They don’t owe you anything. Pursuing them in other places to find out why they blocked you or to ask them to remove the block could be considered harassment. Don’t do that. Just accept it and move on.

I’ve been blocked by people I respect, and it does feel bad, but you aren’t entitled to a reason. Respect their freedom of association.

Show thread𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐃𝐚𝐝Jul 3, 2024
@ramsey Yes, but it would be nice if there was a prompt to optionally provide a reason when blocking someone, or maybe add a duration for a temporary block. #MastodonFeatureRequest
Show threadBen RamseyJul 3, 2024
@fathermcgruder Temporary block would be nice, but you’re able to leave private notes on any profile right now, so you can note your own reason for blocking someone.
Show thread𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐃𝐚𝐝Jul 3, 2024
@ramsey I meant a note for the account being blocked to read, similar to how forum mods might include a message when issuing a ban.
Show threadBen RamseyJul 3, 2024
@fathermcgruder I don’t think the account being blocked should have access to any of my notes about why they were blocked.
Show thread𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐃𝐚𝐝
@ramsey Not even a parting message with a reason or even just an FU?
Jul 3, 2024 at 2:21amWeb
Show threadBen RamseyJul 3, 2024
@fathermcgruder If you want to escalate any issues with the person in question, be my guest. I’m not doing that.
Show threadAriaflameJul 3, 2024
@ramsey @fathermcgruder Sometimes I just put them on the muted forever. I don't wish them ill, I just have no interest in seeing their posts on my feed ever again.