Current Events > Why do people defend the blocking feature on gamefaqs?

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BalloonBattle05 posted...

wording of this implies it doesnt, and this topic implies it doesnt either

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/7-site-suggestions/80393906

That shit is a lie.

You cannot see the topic in the popular topics list and you cannot post in it even if you enter it through a direct link.

GFAQs sucks at describing its features, much like it does at implementing them.

pikakaeru posted...

well youre wrong. also you cant post in topics where you are ignoring the TC

that guys topic implied it wasnt a feature anyways but it looks like they implemented it now.

@OverloadBurner everyone seems to argue that blocking is necessary for preventing trolls from derailing your topics. Have any input?

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/2-message-board-help/80412042

You've made four topics in the last 48 hours on four different boards, TC. Block feature is here to stay. It works its purpose the way it intended to. That's why it was implemented.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

wording of this implies it doesnt, and this topic implies it doesnt either

..you . Can't. Post. On. The. Topic. Of. Someone. Who. Blocked. You

Hoodroar posted...

That shit is a lie.

You cannot see the topic in the popular topics list and you cannot post in it even if you enter it through a direct link.

GFAQs sucks at describing its features, much like it does at implementing them.

Lol that link is clearly talking about the IGNORE feature not blocking, the user who made that thread simply doesn't seem to know that "ignore" isn't blocking

sull56ivan2010 posted...

You've made four topics in the last 48 hours on four different boards, TC. Block feature is here to stay. It works its purpose the way it intended to. That's why it was implemented.

it works its purpose of blocking users from commentating on your posts, but causes other issues and its purpose of not letting people see your PUBLIC posts is immediately thrown out the window when they can just view as a guest. It also causes issues of you blocking people to avoid them reporting your TOS violations.

you know why youtubes blocking doesnt prevent you from viewing someones videos? Its because you can just log out and view the video as a guest.

maybe blocking shouldve just allowed you to view the persons topics but your comments wouldnt be visible to anyone, logged in or not. This wouldve served more purpose to it with less controversy.

Mr_hulk88 posted...

Lol that link is clearly talking about the IGNORE feature not blocking, the user who made that thread simply doesn't seem to know that "ignore" isn't blocking

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/2-message-board-help/80412042 this link is about blocking

Mr_hulk88 posted...

Lol that link is clearly talking about the IGNORE feature not blocking, the user who made that thread simply doesn't seem to know that "ignore" isn't blocking

It doesn't matter, everything I said applies to Ignore too. I just tested it, you can't see or post in the Ignored topic.

The Block feature as they said is just a 2-way Ignore, they function the same.

the block feature was a negative addition to the site. all it does is enable rule breakers who mass block and then theres less people to see posts that break the rules. and it also enables bullying since targets of harassment cant see the posts harassing them to report them

theres never a benefit to allowing non-moderators to control who sees what posts

Mr_hulk88 posted...

..you . Can't. Post. On. The. Topic. Of. Someone. Who. Blocked. You

the reason why I made this topic was to question everyone who says dont log out to view the posts of someone who blocked you and disregard the fact that this is the equivalent of putting someone in jail, letting them gain access to the key for them to get out of jail and telling them dont unlock yourself out of jail. If you DONT WANT people to unlock themselves out of jail, DONT PROVIDE THEM THE KEY TO DO SO IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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how would you know we are participating if you cant read our posts?

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on PUBLIC boards theres nothing stopping them from logging out and reading your topics as a guest.

the question was say you ignore someone and you cant see their posts. If they post in your topics afterwards, why do you care if you cant read them to begin with?

BalloonBattle05 posted...

how would you know people are participating in your topics if you cant see their posts?

people did point it out to me and Im aware of it to begin with but blocking just discourages people from making accounts if they just want to read posts.

tc, haven't you made this exact same topic on like 5 different boards? why are you so mad at the blocking feature? i like it. Is it because a lot of people use it, on you, and you don't like that?

Smallville posted...

tc, haven't you made this exact same topic on like 5 different boards? why are you so mad at the blocking feature? i like it. Is it because a lot of people use it, on you, and you don't like that?

not a single person could block me and Id still want the feature removed because it clearly causes more harm than good especially for people who just want to read topics. It wouldnt change anything.

this topic on ce was to question why people use dont log out to view someones posts if they blocked you as a defence when this is LITERALLY giving them the key to unlock themselves out of jail

BalloonBattle05 posted...

I point out how its pointless because people can just log out and view your posts as a guest, and if you post anything that violates TOS then you are blocking them from reporting you breaking the rules.

everyone always says (like in this topic) just dont log out; you shouldnt be seeing things people dont want you seeing when they are ignoring the entire point of this topic; that you cant stop someone from logging out and viewing your topic as a guest so the block feature serves no actual purpose outside of people removing your ability to report them for breaking the rules.

gamefaqs isnt facebook or twitter where you can make posts private, therefore a block feature is mostly pointless and does more harm than good. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/2-message-board-help/80412042

I always take for granted that people take this place so damn seriously lmao

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you cannot post in someones topic if they block you, but any trolls would probably just use an alt if they really wanted to.

the question was to make a scenario where if blocking didnt exist and you used the ignore button to not see someones posts in your topics, how would you know they posted in the topic if you cant see their posts to begin with?

additionally, why do you care so much about preventing people from posting in your topics especially if they make dozens of alts to post in them?

are you the type to complain that you cannot block specific people from viewing and liking your youtube videos or subscribing to your channel? If yes, why does this function matter to you so much?

"This solution only works for mature developed humans! What about ME?"

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because outside of private boards, you cant prevent people from logging out to view your posts.

you CAN prevent them from posting by blocking, but the question is why does this particular feature matter so much if putting someone on ignore list and simply not seeing their posts to begin with is often enough for many people?

Its like wanting to block specific people from liking your youtube videos or subscribing to your channel. Why does this particular feature on a PUBLIC BOARD matter to you so much?

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it barely takes any effort to just log out. I doubt there would be a difference between people who do so vs people who dont.

if I was in charge of implementing a blocking feature, because I felt like it would hardly be a convincing reason for me to add it.

The block feature is only a problem when people use it as their moral compass.

Who posted^

BalloonBattle05 posted...

it barely takes any effort to just log out. I doubt there would be a difference between people who do so vs people who dont.

if I was in charge of implementing a blocking feature, because I felt like it would hardly be a convincing reason for me to add it.

Logging out takes a lot of effort.

VeggetaX posted...

Logging out takes a lot of effort.

how does it?

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you could just stay logged out entirely or use a different computer where youre not logged in if you just want to view posts.

as for private boards such as CE, you could just make a lurker account and not read posts.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

how does it?

I'm just kidding it isn't.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

you could just stay logged out entirely or use a different computer where youre not logged in if you just want to view posts.

as for private boards such as CE, you could just make a lurker account and not read posts.

This is all true however when you block someone you mean to no longer wanna see their post and vice versa and you want to cut out any and all communication with them. If blocked users wanna log into an alt or log off to see my posts, that's fine. As long as I don't get to see them posts.

And using alts to harass someone after you blocked their main is against the ToS.

Jerry_Hellyeah posted...

Who posted^

Vegy

VeggetaX posted...

I'm just kidding it isn't.

This is all true however when you block someone you mean to no longer wanna see their post and vice versa and you want to cut out any and all communication with them. If blocked users wanna log into an alt or log off to see my posts, that's fine. As long as I don't get to see them posts.

And using alts to harass someone after you blocked their main is against the ToS.

blocking someone just makes it obvious that you blocked them, they barely have any hints if you just have them on ignore list. If someone is really that dedicated to harassing you they could just make multiple alts.

ignoring does a better job of dealing with trolls and harassment because its less obvious to them which is why I want to know why is blocking so important that people dont want others to make comments on their PUBLIC posts in a PUBLIC message board, as opposed as to just not seeing the posts of the person who you blocked.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

blocking someone just makes it obvious that you blocked them, they barely have any hints if you just have them on ignore list. If someone is really that dedicated to harassing you they could just make multiple alts.

ignoring does a better job of dealing with trolls and harassment because its less obvious to them which is why I want to know why is blocking so important that people dont want others to make comments on their PUBLIC posts in a PUBLIC message board, as opposed as to just not seeing the posts of the person who you blocked.

Who has made multiple accounts to harass what other user?

Jerry_Hellyeah posted...

Who has made multiple accounts to harass what other user?

I dont think anyone actually has, but Reddits blocking feature originally prevented you from seeing peoples posts but they could see yours (like the ignore feature here). I asked why it doesnt work the way facebook does once and the response was that they found it pointless because you could just log out and see the posts of whoever blocked you.

Reddit also told me that trolls who are blocked could just make a new account and continue to harass you while putting them on ignore list is way less obvious that you are blocking them so it doesnt really do a good job of combating trolls.

you could just stay logged out entirely or use a different computer where youre not logged in if you just want to view posts.

i could do a lot of things.

there being ways around the system doesn't mean the system is wrong to exist. people should be able to block posts they don't want to read and not every poster deserves the attention they're desperate for. it's easier to block someone than it is to get around it; it lets the blocker force the attention-desperate to jump through hoops. it works.

i can really only see someone making these complaints if they've kinda like, had their shitposting impeded by the block list. just saying.

Fluttershy posted...

you could just stay logged out entirely or use a different computer where youre not logged in if you just want to view posts.

i could do a lot of things.

there being ways around the system doesn't mean the system is wrong to exist. people should be able to block posts they don't want to read and not every poster deserves the attention they're desperate for. it's easier to block someone than it is to get around it; it lets the blocker force the attention-desperate to jump through hoops. it works.

i can really only see someone making these complaints if they've kinda like, had their shitposting impeded by the block list. just saying.

blocking posts you dont want to read is perfectly fine, this is what the ignore function is for.

blocking someone from reading topics you make cannot be done because outside of private boards, they could just log out and view your posts.

there being ways around the system probably means the system is a bigger hinderance (or doesnt serve its purpose well) than it helps and opens up loopholes regarding bullying and harassment where someone can block you and then post tos violations that nobody reports either because they were blocked as well or they side with the violator.

Budddy. Are you alright? You are repeating all the same questions for like the 10th time. You have been answered already

BalloonBattle05 posted...

but any trolls would probably just use an alt if they really wanted to.

And I would simply block those alts, it LITERALLY takes a second.
But that hasn't actually happened to me, ever, probably since that would be an effort for them just to be blocked again (which is effortless for me), and risk being suspended for literally harassing you.

how would you know they posted in the topic if you cant see their posts to begin with?

First, you can see it in peoples quotes. Second, the point isn't whether you know or not they did it, the point is them being able to do it. I don't want them to.

additionally, why do you care so much about preventing people from posting in your topics

Because I don't like this person? Because I prevent them from derailing the thread? Instigating shit? Trolling? Etc etc.

Why do you care so much who harasses you in real life?
If a dude wants to follow you home, why do you need to prevent him from entering? He wants to be able to see you. Why do care what he does if you are still able to continue doing whatever you are doing?

This is how you sound. Like a crazy person.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

blocking posts you dont want to read is perfectly fine

Blocking people from reading yours is too.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

blocking someone from reading topics you make cannot be done because outside of private boards, they could just log out and view your posts.

For the 1000th time..

THEY CANNOT READ CE BY LOGGING OUT.

..what is wrong with you? Shut the fuck up already.

there being ways around the system probably means the system is a bigger hinderance (or doesnt serve its purpose well) than it helps

nah, systems like this are always an arm race. see: any anticheat. what's with your mental gymnastics?

it's a bigger hindrance to the person trying to get around it. blocker has to hit a button. blockee has to do all the absurd shit you're suggesting. think about it next time!

TC, are you fundamentally unsound? This is unhinged s***.

Lol I feel this needs repositng

Mr_hulk88 posted...

TC kinda sounds like this guy

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/10-ask-the-mods/78778124

It's literally same mentality as the guy asking the question there and the 2 mods who responded are on point.
It's like he has no sense of comprehension that people have the right to block out someone they simply DON'T WANT ENGAGING THEM. Which seems like textbook harassing mindset, they feel someone cutting you out is very unfair and wrong.

Fluttershy posted...

there being ways around the system probably means the system is a bigger hinderance (or doesnt serve its purpose well) than it helps

nah, systems like this are always an arm race. see: any anticheat. what's with your mental gymnastics?

it's a bigger hindrance to the person trying to get around it. blocker has to hit a button. blockee has to do all the absurd shit you're suggesting. think about it next time!

it barely takes any effort to log out and view boards as a guest, and anyone that dedicated could just use private mode solely for reading purposes.

Mr_hulk88 posted...

Lol I feel this needs repositng

It's literally same mentality as the guy asking the question there and the 2 mods who responded are on point.
It's like he has no sense of comprehension that people have the right to block out someone they simply DON'T WANT ENGAGING THEM. Which seems like textbook harassing mindset, they feel someone cutting you out is very unfair and wrong.

i would be making these topics EVEN IF no one was blocking me, because it serves no actual purpose outside of people blocking you so you cant report them breaking the rules.

BalloonBattle05 posted...

it barely takes any effort to log out and view boards as a guest, and anyone that dedicated could just use private mode solely for reading purposes.

Why haven't you addressed the numerous people pointing out that you can't view CE while logged out?

BalloonBattle05 posted...

CE is one area where blocking makes sense, so I wouldnt mind blocking being exclusive to these kinds of boards

why cant you block a specific person from viewing your youtube videos? Because they can just log out and view the video. Same logic applies to gamefaqs

They can't post either. Which is the real point of doing it.

it barely takes any effort to log out and view boards as a guest, and anyone that dedicated could just use private mode solely for reading purposes.

that's still more effort than the person who blocked them has to exert. stop trying to avoid that, it's clumsy.

also: can they post?

Mr_hulk88 posted...

Blocking people from reading yours is too.

For the 1000th time..

THEY CANNOT READ CE BY LOGGING OUT.

..what is wrong with you? Shut the fuck up already.

I ACKNOWLEDGED PRIVATE BOARDS, OF WHICH CE IS ONE

read the outside of private boards section.

Why do you care so much if people read your posts after you block them?

GameFAQs should just have a only friends can see your posts (like facebook) if you CARE THAT MUCH ABOUT ONLY CERTAIN PEOPLE ENGAGING WITH YOU