Can the admins introduce an option to block a certain person? One sided Ignore is not enough.

[Neotheone]

They also mentioned how their participation has declined because of this person

This is true and quite heart wrenching. TE had been some kind of home in my mind probably because of my memories from TA/TE days of old, but personal attacks made it difficult. I suppose some of it is just the sign of the times. Social media has probably tuned most minds to default to attacking people instead of debating ideas, much more than how it used to be 23 years ago.

 

[altair21]

Because they still comment unnecessary remarks on a post where I would genuinely not want them to participate with me.

And some people revel in such micro aggressions. It would be really helpful if my life with tech and discussions if I don’t become annoyed because some obnoxious person decides to make unnecessary attacks.

Also it is reasonable for us to have the right to be able to not discuss with certain members.

then remove yourself from the convo, restricting other's ability to comment on thread because you dont like them is just asking for a forum's death, TE might as well just become a subreddit if this was allowed imo

Are we talking about blr

what has he done? atleast in my interactions, its like talking to a brick wall, and he engages in bad faith debates and twisting news until it fits his viewpoint but thats about it

 

[mayank11280]

Here is my reformed position, do read.

Precisely this toxic person is a bully and has been derailing and causing problems on the Forum for a long time. I don’t know why admins tolerate his antics (corrected based upon popular request) everyday. I can understand the practical limitations but I don’t understand why this person is not being reprimanded? Is it just because he engages in micro aggressions, which cannot be classified as excessive at once? Then the admins should look at the bigger picture. He is the reason why many hesitate to post and comment because he lacks civility and attacks the person under the garb of pigeon holing and what not like a third rate debater. The forum becomes less engaging because of such persons. Such people are hindering full participation on the forum.

This is a bad human problem, technology can provide solution but as you listed out the limitations, it seems neither Xenforo nor Discourse enable this. Admins should be able to take active steps to reprimand these uncivil toxic bullies. I have seen this persons posts getting deleted or edited by moderators left and right for being rude and off topic, too frequently for a normal person. All these indicating that this person is not here to engage in healthy discussion but he is here for the cathartic experience of harassing someone while edging on the rules of this forum. @admins should do something about such terrible people on the forum.

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After I made this post, I have been approached by a few people regarding the toxic behaviour of certain members resulting in bullying and subsequently reduction in their participation on the forum.

These toxic people who vitiate the healthy discursive environment of the forum must be held to account.

then remove yourself from the convo, restricting other's ability to comment on thread because you dont like them is just asking for a forum's death, TE might as well just become a subreddit if this was allowed imo

what has he done? atleast in my interactions, its like talking to a brick wall, and he engages in bad faith debates and twisting news until it fits his viewpoint but thats about it