OT: Thank God for the Block!
You know, I'm really not one of those internet people. I mean, I don't do the myspace and facebook and all the rest of those social networking sites (primarily because I'm not smart enough or so inclined to learn anything about them). OH is the ONLY online group I participate in because I feel empowered by the information shared here and enjoy contributing when I can. Sure, there are spats on occasion, but for the most part, verbal discourse is a good thing.
Having said that, I do not come "here" to be emotionally drained. There is nothing wrong with support and discussion (how many women can say their weight issues are NOT associated with other issues?), but I've got enough drama in real life to do without it on a place I go to for information and ideas on my weight issues...that's like dropping my son off with Grandma so I can go babysit my nephew! And so I've discovered the block...a wonderful tool that gives me back my piece of online sanity in an insane world!
I get why you would do that. The annoyance of one-two people is simply not worth it. Thank God most of us are not block-worthy. I have been here active for over two years (left and came back in a month), and to date have not blocked anyone. Not that I would not do so or been tempted to do so. Today is as close as i have come to using it. There are people here who have like 5-6 people blocked if my calcs are right, and that cracks me up - why come here if you are that easily irritated! It takes all kinds to make up our world.
But yeah, a handy lil ole feature if there ever was one.