Just about every other site I know of, if you block someone, it stays private. The other person never knows it happened unless they look for you.

Seriously though, if I want to block someone, why would I want them to know? That's like commenting them "Oh hey! I'm blocking you <3 K, bye!" Personally, I think that the event, "Oh noes, so and so blocked you" just causes more drama than needed or wanted. What is so wrong with being able to block someone without the other party knowing?

Also, I checked I know at least the past 4 pages, so if I over looked a similar thread, please point me in the right direction.

YES I'm subscribed to this thread, no need to ping me like crazy ....

I agree with this. Never had to block anyone, but just in case, I wouldn't want them to get this event.

I agree 100% with this

If i block someone it's because of personal reasons.. it's not necessary for them to know. they should make the option for the other person to get an event or not. there is not many other ways i can put it other than.. "Hey staff... why did you not think of this when you first made the blocking thing possible... because every other site did. .. ?"

Its stupid! And its like you said, if I block you, its for personal reasons. I'm not a person who normally blocks people, but even if I was, I wouldn't want the other party knowing about it.

On the one hand i agree.. on the other i disagree.

If you want to block someone then you should have the balls to show him "your face" as well. I don't like this anonymus shit at all. People should stand for what they are doing and if you dislike someone that much you shouldn't have a problem with him knowing so as well.

HOWEVER, sometimes i have that urge to block someone just because his posts are bothering me. Maybe because he is being a horrid newbie that complains about everything, a horrid artists who asks for advice but don't attempt to consider the given advice or is using an overkill of chatspeak. So blocking would be pretty much my "SHUTUP" button for those people. I don't want to stamp on their feelings, i just don't want to see their posts. So.. meh. Indifferent about this.

You're already in drama with the person so that's kind of a redundant point. And why not let them know under no circumstances to contact you via subeta?

I think the main reasoning for this is because there still are ways to contact a user beyond those that are automatically blocked. The notice gives the player a heads up to absolutely avoid it - or disciplinary action may be taken against them.

But if they are never notified they may be able to get away with future contact (on purpose or accident), and they may also believe they are experiencing bugs when they do attempt a blocked interaction.

I think it's just better all the way around to just leave the notice.

I get everyone's point of view, I really do, and a huge thanks for explaining it like you did, but when someone has more than ONE way of contacting you, IE outside of Subeta, what are you supposed to do, block them from every single site?

If it's that bad, then blocking them on subeta isn't the answer to your problem.

I'm a little confused right now. xD Why would it help to anonymusly block someone inside of subeta to avoid being contacted outside?

for me it's not a matter of that.. it's a matter of keeping things.. private i guess. I do that on facebook a lot too. Like if I have a past teacher or an aunt.. they don't need to know what I'm doing 24/7 .. so i'll put them on a partial block

I think I'm just going in circles here... LOL. I'm sleepy. I'll sleep. But yes on the private blocking. Seriously. :)

[edit] Just read a few of the earlier posts... I guess Reya does have a point. But I think if people do find out that they've been blocked (maybe by intentionally checking your profile to leave a nasty comment but can't). It's no longer the blocker's problem but the blocked person. It's up to him/her if she's going to react badly. I think more people would just let it be but some would just go berserk over it and probably do something stupid. If they do, that's just them being irresponsible of their own doings. If someone blocked you, I think they should just avoid the blocker at all cost and don't fuel things up more... That's the more common sense thing to do, right? (But yeah... we do have people who like drama here... I'm actually a bit surprise about a couple of Subeta off-sites here dedicated for all those sort of things and people actually go there). That's all. Really worn out now~ D:

PS - I never really thought about random blockers (I mean people who blocked you for their own reasons, even if you haven't done anything to them) so I haven't included them in my argument... Sorry XD

I meant here on subeta as well. Players may also attempt to contact users through friends (especially when they discover they cannot contact you directly - but without knowing why). Since blocking a player only prevents YOU from seeing that players posts, etc, the user could easily continue to try responding to you on the forums.

Once you block a player you are also expected to cease contact with them. I have run into cases where a player attempted to contact someone they had blocked, which is obviously harassment since the other player can't respond. If you don't know who isn't suppose to contact you, you may not catch onto it/know you can do anything about it.

My main issue with this idea is because people could easily block and unblock a player on and off in a way that could easily be seen as harassment. :( I don't like the idea that while just trying to browse subeta my gameplay is altered without notice simply because another player has decided to block me without me even knowing. [edit] I totally pingged you.. xD TOOBAD,TAKEITWOMAN! <3

To be honest I'd much rather receive an event saying user xy blocked me when it actually happens than let's say trying to comment someone because I want to compliment them on their avatar and then get the "Oh no, this user blocked you!!!"-message. Might just be me but that would irritate much more...

I would rather get a message when someone blocks me so I know who I won't be seeing around anymore and who not to try to contact. Likewise, if I've got a real problem with someone, I want them to know that.

I have to agree with and - I think it's much better to have an event so that everyone knows exactly where they stand. It seems to me it avoids possible problems with the blocked user trying to contact the blockee (damn, is that even a word?!).

tbh, I've seen some ludicrous cases of harassment on subeta. I find that sending a notice that you've been blocked acts as the first warning that you get not to harass someone further. It leaves absolutely no excuse for the offender. They are blocked and then warned that they have been blocked so people can't use the 'I didn't know' excuse. Blocking someone is a serious action against that person and to be fair the person should have the warning.

Pssh. You know I love you and your pings <3 I can see where someone would be able to take advantage of it, like "Why you no give me 75% discount?" block. Few days later, unblock. What I dont get is, if you block someone they can STILL see you. Everyone else, you block they can't see you.

I know it's been suggested to change it so when you block a player they can no longer see what you do, but I don't think it'll happen (nor did I support it). People are blocked every day for no legitimate (in my opinion, anyways) reason. I don't really think I want my game play altered simply because a player doesn't like my font, or forumtext, or username, etc. I also feel like they may attempt to block me so they can getaway with saying things in public they don't want me to see (either something bad, or explaining a situation, etc).

I can see this been a problem for the reasons Reya stated...

I never blocked anyone/never was blocked (and I want to keep it that way), but I don't think this is a good idea. I understand your point, but I don't think it could work on Subeta :( And tbh, I'll want to know if someone blocked me.

EDIT: Shouldn't this goes into suggestion? It looks more like a suggestion then a feedback to me ...