#blocking

[animentality]

[igayorhm]

It's so weird to me that blocking has turned into such a serious thing only reserved for if someone did something wrong. I witnessed some discourse a few months ago around some content creator blocking someone and it blew up. They were harassed for "blocking someone for no reason". And I was like ??? cause there was a reason. They simply didn't want to see the blocked person's posts.

Blocking does not have to be some big gesture. I block people for being assholes but I'm also willing to block someone for giving a dumb take about my fav character. I've blocked people because I was tired of seeing their posts in a tag I'm browsing. I've blocked people who had opinions I agreed with but they were an ass about it. I've blocked people simply because I didn't like their personality or the vibe they gave off.

It's not that deep. You don't have to save blocking for "bad" people. If it brings you peace then do it. I promise you that you'll enjoy your internet experience much more if you block instead of engaging with the thing that's upsetting you.

[asofteredge]

hey everyone, just curious:

what is everyone's criteria for blocking people?

[fandomspacesmatter]

Blocking should be a tool for safety, not a declaration of war. People use it to protect their peace, set boundaries, and curate their space—and that’s valid. Responding with guilt trips, sulking, or nastiness only proves why the block was needed in the first place. Everyone deserves to feel safe online, even if that means they choose not to engage with you.

[ezekiellsplayground]

Managed to use up most of the balls with plenty of solid orange left over for tassels! I decided to wet block it so I could better shape it during blocking. I definately didn’t get precious about getting the edges nice & straight either 😂

[fern-raven]

Soaking and blocking my finished Glittering Snowscape shawl after 1 year and 2 months of intermittent knitting 😁🧶❄️✨

[grayandmurky]

Just about done with this shawl for my MIL's wedding.