They had that whole Neutral Zone to keep the Romulan/.world/.ml/your-least-favorite-instance people at bay that didn't share those lofty values. Those values also included letting civilizations be wiped out if they hadn't made it to space fast enough.
Sometimes you get the Tamarians, sometimes you get the Pakled, and sometimes you get the Borg.
I think the analogy still applies. There are loads of people who I interact with who say things I don't want to hear/profound disagree with. The block list includes people with whom it doesn't feel viable to have a discussion with without things descending into flames.
@krooklochurm@milkisklim this says nothing about blocking people who think differently, just blocking people who are perpetually unhappy & spread that unhappiness everywhere…
but more generally, people are absolutely entitled to drop their opinions and hot takes on social media – but they’re not entitled to demand or expect anyone’s ongoing attention if what they drop isn’t of interest (or is antithetical to their world-view) 💁♀️
I think it's important to consider other points of view thoughtfully, and question your base assumptions. Sometimes, constructive and argumentative discussion can help with that, assuming both parties are informed and respectful.
Now, how often have you seen a disagreement in the comments section where both parties are informed, respectful, and working constructively to really understand the underlying issues?
Sometimes, it's best to just walk away, and blocklists are an excellent way to do so.
My hot take: blocking other users does almost no good, because everybody else still sees the shit they're spewing. I don't want to cover my eyes to ignore problems; I want to work towards fixing them, and in this context that means either rebutting the offending comments or reporting them so the mods remove them for everyone, not just me.
I've found it's easiest to add an appropriate emoji note to their profile. That way, I can still upvote any memes etc of theirs I enjoy while ignoring their comments etc.
I rarely block anyone. If it's clearly a new account and they're trolling, gone. Otherwise, maybe that person was just being an ass ATM or I disagree with them on a thing, not ban worthy. Not going to put myself in a cute little echo chamber to protect my fee fees.
31 Comments
milkisklim@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 297d
Who asks? Can anyone even see your banned list?
I ban those that don't bring me joy. This is my free time, why bother being annoyed?
krooklochurm@lemmy.ca · -12 pts · 297d
Nothing says "I love the values of Star Trek" like shutting out anyone who thinks differently than you.
zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev · 16 pts · 297d
They had that whole Neutral Zone to keep the Romulan/.world/.ml/your-least-favorite-instance people at bay that didn't share those lofty values. Those values also included letting civilizations be wiped out if they hadn't made it to space fast enough.
Sometimes you get the Tamarians, sometimes you get the Pakled, and sometimes you get the Borg.
Steve@communick.news · 3 pts · 297d
That's not at all what the Neutral Zone is for.
It's a negotiated border preventing all out physical war.
The Romulans weren't merely speaking ideas the Federation doesn't want to hear.
AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 297d
I think the analogy still applies. There are loads of people who I interact with who say things I don't want to hear/profound disagree with. The block list includes people with whom it doesn't feel viable to have a discussion with without things descending into flames.
turdcollector69@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 297d
Life isn't an endless grind or a thing to be beaten. If I think something's annoying I'll disappear it from my feed.
I'm not obligated to waste my limited time on earth with frustrating and ultimately irrelevant strangers on the internet.
Steve@communick.news · -6 pts · 297d
It certainly was all of that, until humanity "beat" nature.
And not being obligated, doesn't excuse.
Covering your eyes, doesn't help fix anything.
turdcollector69@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 297d
Uhm ackshully, I think you're annoying
Steve@communick.news · -5 pts · 297d
Funny how people only say that when they know someone's right.
athatet@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 297d
It actually turns out that annoying people are the ones who get called annoying.
Steve@communick.news · -2 pts · 297d
Yes. It's often anoying when people you disagree with are right
itgrrl@infosec.exchange · 11 pts · 297d
@krooklochurm @milkisklim this says nothing about blocking people who think differently, just blocking people who are perpetually unhappy & spread that unhappiness everywhere…
but more generally, people are absolutely entitled to drop their opinions and hot takes on social media – but they’re not entitled to demand or expect anyone’s ongoing attention if what they drop isn’t of interest (or is antithetical to their world-view) 💁♀️
milkisklim@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 297d
Thanks for stepping in.
For clarity I meant block instead of ban. I have no power to ban here or anywhere except from my feed.
PunnyName@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 297d
You some champion of missing the point?
UltraMagnus@startrek.website · 2 pts · 294d
I think it's important to consider other points of view thoughtfully, and question your base assumptions. Sometimes, constructive and argumentative discussion can help with that, assuming both parties are informed and respectful.
Now, how often have you seen a disagreement in the comments section where both parties are informed, respectful, and working constructively to really understand the underlying issues?
Sometimes, it's best to just walk away, and blocklists are an excellent way to do so.
Krudler@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 297d
I'll block anybody for any reason. But most of the time it's for demonstrating the wit of a nit.
I don't need people to make me feel happy, I just need people to be able to discuss things like a reasonably intelligent human being.
hperrin@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 297d
Angry People
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dUQcAHINfN0
SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org · 5 pts · 297d
I mostly just block AI slop posters
Kirk@startrek.website · 4 pts · 297d
I blocked every single person instance and community on Lemmy and my mental health has improved 10x
IcedRaktajino@startrek.website · 2 pts · 297d
Ain't that the truth 😆
anonymous111@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 297d
Is this a direct quote? I haven't re-watched for a long time.
IcedRaktajino@startrek.website · 3 pts · 297d
Directly from the episode (just in meme font since the full rant wasn't shown in its entirely in the subtitles).
anonymous111@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 297d
Glorious! clicks save for future use
IcedRaktajino@startrek.website · 3 pts · 297d
grue@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 297d
My hot take: blocking other users does almost no good, because everybody else still sees the shit they're spewing. I don't want to cover my eyes to ignore problems; I want to work towards fixing them, and in this context that means either rebutting the offending comments or reporting them so the mods remove them for everyone, not just me.
BeerEnjoyer@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 297d
MyBrainHurts@piefed.ca · 2 pts · 297d
I've found it's easiest to add an appropriate emoji note to their profile. That way, I can still upvote any memes etc of theirs I enjoy while ignoring their comments etc.
Steve@communick.news · 2 pts · 297d
I only block spam bots
jlow@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 297d
In my case it's nazis and people posting ai slop.
shalafi@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 297d
I rarely block anyone. If it's clearly a new account and they're trolling, gone. Otherwise, maybe that person was just being an ass ATM or I disagree with them on a thing, not ban worthy. Not going to put myself in a cute little echo chamber to protect my fee fees.