Have blocked someone because they are not of the same belief system as you?
I understand blocking people that are annoying though personally I block no one. I am talking about blocking them because of their beliefs only.
2007-06-28 10:58:47 · 29 answers · asked by Epona Willow 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I asked because I found that I was blocked by someone and frankly I was shocked. I do my best to conduct myself in a respectful manner while visiting this forum.
I think the blocking way will become a way for some to form exclusive communities.
2007-06-28 11:09:03 · update #1
I have not done that. but there are some fundamental christian churches that teach not to be friends with non-believers. or people that are not ¨saved¨or members of their church. although the bible does not teach that.
2007-06-28 11:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Frankie R 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I have a somewhat different point of view from most of those responding here.
I block a LOT of people. Frequently because of how they choose to *express* their differing religious beliefs. If someone starts "witnessing" and buybull thumping in response to a question that didn't invite that response . . . they're blocked. Period. Not because of their religion, but because of their MANNERS. And probable lack of reading ability! How hard is it to just answer a freakin' question like a normal human being?
Look, I've been active on the internet, elists and bbs and forums and now Y!A, for many years. I'm the Admin of a heathen forum, and have been a moderator on Beliefnet and numerous Yahoo and Network54 groups. Here's the deal:
1. Most weird people don't know they're weird.
2. Just because someone has a right to talk doesn't mean I have an obligation to listen.
3. Their content doesn't disappear. I just get a block symbol next to their name in my boardview. Blocking is a handy reminder of who's been an a**hat.
4. Time's valuable. I choose not to waste mine.
5. Not all trolls live under bridges.
2007-06-28 20:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Boar's Heart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't blocked anyone due to their belief structure. Everyone has a right to their own beliefs or lack thereof and to block someone that I don't personally agree with would make me a hypocrite.
I have, however, blocked people for extreme rudeness, for which I do not feel there is any excuse.
2007-06-28 18:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never blocked anyone but I can understand why some do. Meanness and rude remarks should not have to be tolerated. I have many friends that have been harassed by people because of their beliefs and I think that is so very wrong.
2007-06-28 19:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by Aradia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of their beliefs only? No one. Because they post troll questions, and those who respond start having their accounts closed? You bet.
At one time, I didn't block anyone. Felt wrong. Now I watch for those vendetta questions (which usually contain more than a pinch of personal attack in them), and block the poster. They aren't interested in the answers given; they're hunting. They can't handle what they dish out, so they use trolling as a means of suspending or deleting accounts and comments. As a result, I now use the block function.
2007-06-28 18:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that many have blocked me
they seem to be fundies
but I dont know all of them by name
which i find strange
so it must be due to my beliefs
I havent blocked anyone myself though
because if I block them , then I cant see their questions
which isnt always a good thing
2007-06-28 18:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not me. I have two people blocked. One who is a known reporter of innocent posts, and one who sent me a love letter.
I would never block someone just for having different beliefs from my own.
2007-06-28 18:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I block people who are just too stupid or rude to tolerate. All of them have been Christians and they have been blocked because of how they talk to others - - so YES. I have blocked two people because of the way they talk to others about their faith.
2007-06-28 18:07:08 · answer #8 · answered by yarn whore 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can honestly say that i've never blocked anyone. Though, I am uncertain if anyone has blocked me. Is there a way to find out?
2007-06-28 18:01:16 · answer #9 · answered by lupinesidhe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have much of a belief system, so no. But I did block one for being annoyingly preachy. And also, to see how it works.
2007-06-28 18:31:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've never blocked anyone.
i respect other people's beliefs. this doesn't mean i agree with them or won't debate them. but i'm not so petty as to block people just because they believe something different from me.
2007-06-28 18:08:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋