Isn't annoying when people refuse to engage you and just block you from responding.

by Kevin Posted 2012/04/05 23:01:53

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	Yes, why can't they engage in argument	12 votes	20%
	No, everyone has a right not to engage	11 votes	19%
	Yes, but who am I to stop 'em	5 votes	8%
	No, if you're a jerk, expect to be silenced	6 votes	10%
	Other...explain	25 votes	42%

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Cat 2012/08/20 05:48:48

No, if you're a jerk, expect to be silenced

Nuff said

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none 2012/06/25 18:29:21

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I don't care about ignorant cowards.

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jubil8 BN-0 PON 2012/06/24 03:38:27

No, everyone has a right not to engage

It's just not a big deal.

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ServantOfAllah 2012/06/24 02:43:42

Yes, why can't they engage in argument

I agree with The Sane One.

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Kiosk Kid 2012/06/23 23:05:25 (edited)

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Let me slam you with facts! It is what I do.

engage me

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Sofahead 2012/06/23 23:03:17

No, everyone has a right not to engage

I just make comments, if someone responds then I choose whether or not to respond to them. If it isn't progressing and/or going civilly I abandon the exchange.

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Nam Era Vet #1 DNA TLC 2012/06/23 22:59:11

No, everyone has a right not to engage

I block for Foul language, nasty attitude, repetitive ignorance, lies, evil person, etc... And I like it.

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Beccy 2012/06/23 22:11:01

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I would rather someone block me than have them continue to say mean an nasty things because they don't agree with me.

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Jack's Pearl 2012/06/23 22:05:46
Frank 2012/06/23 21:08:58

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+1
Bolcking is what someone does when they are losing an argument. I have never, ever blocked anyone- I am more secure in being able to defend my positions- without calling other people names or degrading them

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Woman of many faces~ijm 2012/04/07 04:15:53

Yes, why can't they engage in argument

I hate when that happens...Grrr!

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relic 2012/04/06 23:52:40

Yes, but who am I to stop 'em

You've met our resident (claims to be a) nun.

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Rubyking 2012/04/06 21:09:10

Yes, why can't they engage in argument

some people have such pathetically low tolerance levels

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Deliciously Melicious 2012/04/06 17:48:54

No, everyone has a right not to engage

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It doesn't bother me at all. There are quite literally thousands of other people I can talk to on this site.

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Vision of Verve 2012/04/06 17:37:55
DiViews2013 2012/04/06 15:49:58

No, if you're a jerk, expect to be silenced

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Too many SH's cannot grasp the idea of agreeing to disagree. It is not my intention to changed the opinions of others, but I will read their opinion. If I agree, sometimes I will say so, but usually if I do not agree they will never know it. It is ridiculous to trade a war of words that leaves hard or harsh feelings.

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Reggie☮ 2012/04/06 15:26:55

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Don't let it bother you just move on.

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DuncanONeil 2012/04/06 14:03:05

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Hard to understand why people block you for asking them WHY they think what they do. How they arrived at their conclusion and they start complaining about how it is not their job and somehow, because I ask, they couldn't change my mind.

But since they don't try, how do they know?

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VERYwiseguy 2012/04/06 12:55:01 (edited)

No, everyone has a right not to engage

But that blocking you while they continue on still bashing your comment is really lame.Who are they typing to? lol

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Chris- Demon of the PHAET 2012/04/06 10:08:55

No, everyone has a right not to engage

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I have never blocked anyone but there are times when I choose not to reply to someone. Example: The topic is gay marriage and I express support. I get a response from someone disagreeing based upon their religion. Now I have had this discussion countless times and I understand very clearly why they feel the way they do. Beyond saying the person has the right to believe what he or she chooses to believe, why answer?

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NYCbrit 2012/04/06 06:52:58

No, everyone has a right not to engage

I can understand that some people want to engage in debate and others don't. Depending on my mood, I may or may not go back & forth with someone. But I don't see why so much blocking is necessary, unless the person is relentless in their BS.

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Red_Horse 2012/04/06 06:06:55 (edited)
wolf sloan 2012/04/06 05:04:37

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+2
it happens, move on with your life.

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TheTailor 2012/04/06 04:48:10

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+1
See Kevin, you have to attempt to have rational discussion, you have very poor skills in this area, that's why you get blocked. Get a clue, then things will get better. Of course you can always go to the circle jerks, you know, the polls by Che ;-)

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Kevin to TheTailor 2012/04/06 04:50:59

That's interesting you should say that, as it seems that the two thread creators who have blocked me are the ones who had irrational positions and could not handle a bit of reality.

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TheTailor to Kevin 2012/04/06 04:55:34

+1
What would you know about reality?

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Kevin to TheTailor 2012/04/06 05:04:14

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I live in it. I don't think Obama is a socialist nazi fascist muslim born in Kenya intent on destroying America.

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TheTailor to Kevin 2012/04/06 11:35:12

Well if that's the case you must not be paying attention, or you haven't had enough education to recognize socialist behavior, or you are in denial, or, the most likely scenario (because it's SOP for "progressives"), you are lying.

That's the most common reason people block so called "progressives", they lie, outright and in your face. You know, blatant lies, lies of omission, twisting issues. The funniest thing is you don't think anyone knows, but we all see it, that's why people are fleeing progressives and leaving the Democrats.

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nothingbutthetruth 2012/04/06 04:34:58

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They are afraid of Debating. Debates are only for the strong in communication, not for the fainting hearts.

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thecutesttentacle 2012/04/06 04:30:44

Yes, why can't they engage in argument

if you have an opinon, you should expect someone to say something against it. that's just the way it is. hold you argument.

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Kevin to thecute... 2012/04/06 04:33:07

That's point, you can't hold an argument if they refuse to listen.

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Eddie_says_OrlyTaitez_is_nutz 2012/04/06 03:53:18

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+1
Blocking: the mark of a coward

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TheTailor to Eddie_s... 2012/04/06 04:49:30
Eddie_s... to TheTailor 2012/04/06 14:38:43
TheTailor to Eddie_s... 2012/04/06 22:05:45

+1
Your opinion.

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Eddie_s... to TheTailor 2012/04/07 00:56:29

Yes and no less valid than yours.

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Melizmatic to TheTailor 2012/04/07 04:14:00

+1
Hallelujah; someone else gets it.

Not all conversations are worth having.

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Max7 2012/04/06 03:41:05

No, if you're a jerk, expect to be silenced

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Everyone is not on this format for the sake of argument, many are on here to state an opinion without arguement. You either agree or disagree, and if you disagree you do so by agreeing to disagree not by arguing, calling people names, or proclaiming that they are stupid because they don't think like you. They will argue you to the grave, even curse you or just talk out the box, so as one of your options states, you silence them.

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Honeybuns 2012/04/06 03:17:39

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Ok if your having a argument and it's just you and another person.Then someone else should not come in the conservation .Because the consevatiojn does not invoule them.But if it's a group argument then ok they can join the conservation. Why not?.

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Pat 2012/04/06 03:06:18

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Some people on SH can't seem to have a civilized discussion. They start name calling and try to paint you as stupid, an idiot etc. I like to go back and forth on an issue, any issue, but if the name calling starts, I just ignore them. I think I have only blocked one person and that person had blocked me first. I have only been blocked by one other person who didn't like what I had to say about a certain organization with which they were affiliated. I was unblocked after a while and we're still "friends". A lot of people just want to let off steam and those are the ones you need to watch out for.

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