You see it all the time on this site. Somebody just wants the last word and to not be questioned. Also, if you’re that invested in an argument on here, why are you trying to silence the other person and farming updoots for yourself?
Replying and then blocking someone right after is a cowardly thing to do, and attempting to convince yourself or other people that you just “don’t want to deal with them anymore”, why did you reply in the first place?
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Sometimes I really just do not give a shit about what somebody has to say in response, and I don’t ever want to hear from them again.
It ain’t that deep.
Is this an unpopular opinion? I think most people would say they look down on that behavior.
This isnt unpopular
Yes it does see watch…
oh yea? shut up blocked
Arguing on the internet is just stupid. Also because you’ll 100% encounter people like me that will be arguing in bad faith on purpose because I know it will piss you off.
I used to start arguments on FB on various media pages on news reports. I’d do it just to watch all shit show that would follow with all the people arguing about nothing.
I don’t think anyone who does this gives a shit about whether they won the debate as much as they’re ensuring it’s over. Like, I don’t think this qualifies as an unpopular opinion because it’s arguing against a point I don’t believe anyone is making
Well that’s where you’re very wrong. Those of us that have reached a certain age, know that there’s no need or point in getting involved in an argument with someone that isn’t worth wasting time on. You just block and move on.
“Arguing with an idiot is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway”
It’s not about winning. Respect people’s block. They don’t owe you engagement
The only time I ever do this is when someone is being insanely disingenuous and spamming complete bullshit. Like nah I’m not dealing with that. If you want a conversation I’ll have one, I’m not partaking in misinformaitonfest 2025
The majority of people agree with you on this I’m pretty sure
Some times, I feel like you should only be able to block someone a day after you respond/reply to them. Especially in website like Twitter. Edit: I think the day should be removed if the other party responds.
You know, I found it strange that people kept deleting their accounts after I called them stupid.. never dawned on me until now I was getting blocked
I don’t do this to act like I won, I do this because I realize there is nothing to win. Arguing online with some people is a waste of time and that can show itself quickly.
Nah a very strategic comment&block is very much a win.
Lol sounds like someone who loses a lot of online debates 😂
I mean sometimes it does. If a dickhead is just flaming you for nonsense then blocking and moving away hurts them a lot worse than any evidence or witty jab you could lob at them.
It’s like road rage. Some people have road rage on reddit. Putting them in the corner for timeout is a winning move.
If you block someone, they can’t read your message.
No one thinks blocking someone means you won anything, just that you don’t want to interact with the person you blocked any more.
Yeah but in some cases it’s a good option.
Ik a specific moment an ex friend sent me a nasty message out of no where a year later. I responded a day later and I should’ve blocked b/c he just kept responding so I instead just didn’t respond.
Never really been in that situation before so, whatever
Someone not blocking you and yet failing to respond to you doesn’t mean you’ve won either. There are some people who are like squirrels after a nut with no real substance to their arguments, who I believe thinks wearing the other person out with their nonsense is a win.
Yes it does. Blocked
Earlier someone got mad about my reply to their comment. I wasn’t trying to argue, I was just asking what they meant. There were a few comments on the exchange but they didn’t make sense at all. Then they just blocked me, or deleted their comments. I was bummed because I was really determined to figure out what they were talking about. 😂
nah if I’m dealing with specific non-sense to call out but I know I’m gonna just get more back, I will (or rather have) lay it out and block. I would never do this with someone in good faith. Just legit douche bags. Usually incredibly manipulative with constant “what are you a ___” statements, or constantly stating that you believe other other dumb shit that you obviously don’t.
The flow of a discussion can take a turn that a sensible person won’t want to continue participating in. Getting in a last gotcha before shutting the other person down is a bit petty, but whatever. Sticks and stones.
By definition it means they lost the debate — by running away and not debating
Every time someone does that to me I take it as a win and edit my comment above theirs to call them out.
I did it once but only because the person started to insult me personally. I’m all for debates and exchanging opinions but the moment somebody starts to throw personal punches or become disrespectful in any other way I don ‘t tolerate that kind of behavior anymore.
I agree. Blocking someone is basically you running out of conviction in your argument. Was your opinion really that important if you have up on it so easily?
Reddit also soft bans anyone with enough downvotes in the comments so that they aren’t able to reply
I mean they won you got beaten they blocked you and i doubt even remmeber who you are and you are making posts cause you are tilted
Sometimes someone says something so stupid its clear that they aren’t even reading what you type and are just talking AT you. Depending on how much I care about the topic I may refute the point for any 3rd party that may read it then block. Or if someone directly insults me in their argument I’ll say what I want then block and I don’t think I owe anything else to someone stooping to insults.
I think it’s petty, but not necessarily cowardly. Sometimes somebody is being absolutely insane and you want to get a final word in. Like shouting an insult into the phone before hanging up– it’s cathartic.
agreed. its also irritating. its why i remake my account every now and then. the block feature isnt done right.
Yes it does.
Someone recently got FURIOUS with me over playfully laughing at their “headcanon” about side characters in Naruto. I thought it was all jokes because it was on a satire sub to begin with-but they went from 0-100 so-fuckin-angry they started saying insane personal insults. So I said listen bro, I genuinely wouldn’t have commented if I knew I would upset you, I thought this was all for fun and I’m just here trying to distract myself from how I’m six months pregnant and our doctor just told us our baby might be dying, she’s got fluid in her brain, so… I’m sorry I upset you, but I need to save my energy for that, so I can’t do this okay, but I hope you have a great day.
So anyway they blocked me then someone sent me a screenshot that they still responded to my comment saying they hope my baby dies
“Don’t want to deal with them anymore” to “why reply them in the first place”
Keyword is “anymore.”
They were fine dealing with you, until they weren’t. Funny thing about humans, they CAN change their minds.
I love the fact that probably everyone replying to OP’s comments on this post are also blocking OP
Holy hell its shocking how so many redditors support blocking to win arguments. Explains alot really. I never once got the notion I needed to block someone because I cant handle my comments being responded to, and thats after 14 years of really hot takes lmao.
Honestly its a scary mentality amongst social media raised people, this tendency to need to censor everyone around you to preserve your own echochamber, its genuinely disturbing and deeply antisocial. The fact that this is so controversial is shocking, but explains alot about the average redditor and none of it is good lmao.
Imagine thinking you won a debate on Reddit
Find the issue is that blocked users can’t reply in the thread at all. Vs before they could still respond and others would see it.
So fight fire with fire and people block each other to prevent the other person from blocking first.
I’ve had someone insult me and block me before, I saw the comment right before they blocked but I couldn’t report them for breaking subreddit rules 🙄
The people who do that shit are all going to be offended and make some excuse why they do it etc. But you’re right. Just don’t expect that kind of self righteous person to admit it.
> You see it all the time on this site.
No you dont? And if you see this all the time – bro maybe its time to think about how you engage to people.
Doesn’t mean you lost it either.
I 100% agree with you. I think blocking someone to get the last word is petty and childish. When I don’t want to deal with someone anymore then I just stop replying to them, or I will say, “I’m done,” and then stop replying. I’ve never actually blocked anyone.
It’s not about winning the debate. This has to be more about irritating the other person and saying Fuck off. Which your post indicates worked.
Yes that is true.
At that point I don’t care about winning the debate. I just want to end it to prevent more anger and pain
Agree 100%. Very cowardly. Haven’t experienced it on Reddit, but it’s chronic on Quora.
Why doesen’t reddit just let people disable notifications and this would not happen