I really think demanding all platforms allow you to post content which is viewable to the general public except for specific individuals is naive.

If the default position is that people can see the content, then excluding a few individuals is an exercise in futility

[–] Blaze@feddit.org 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Blocking comments prevents harassment. I've seen people blocking harassers, the harassers would continue to harass them, and the harassed person would know they still comment (the interface shows "2 hidden comments"), and that anyone but them can see those comments.

Definitely not ideal.

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Indeed. In those cases community mods can step in and issue bans, but that is a stopgap.

It would be better to have some way to block a given user from interacting with your content, if not prevent them from seeing it.

[–] Krauerking@lemy.lol 2 points 1 day ago

Actually, just blocking them from being able to respond directly to comments between blocked users could be pretty useful.

If wanted the person could make a separate comment fighting perceived inaccuracies if so felt needed but would likely look petty in most cases and dissuade the practice.

I wonder what downsides could happen but still sounds pretty good if complicated an option.

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Oh, I agree.

Its utility isn't meant to make you appear as if you don't exist, but rather eliminate the ability of the blocked account to disturb your experience in any way.

If you block someone, but they can still leave a bunch of nasty comments on every one of your posts which are still visible to everyone else, then that goal hasn't really been achieved.