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Discord introduces a feature that lets you quietly ignore users without them knowing (alternativeto.net)
submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

i'm curious, what does the current blocking fall short of?

[–] Yttra 18 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Well, you still see the blocked message, just not the contents of that message. They can also still see your messages, they just can't react with emotes. This is just feedback I've seen from people who use the feature, as some people (not necessarily me) take issue with these things

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I will also maintain that systems that block someone from seeing your message are simply a way to amplify eco chambers and universally bad. Nothing like being blocked and not being able to respond to a whole chain of comments or they do one witty (wrong) zinger, and block so you can't reply, etc

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Way too many apps implement a hide/mute functionality and then call it a "block", though.

If I block someone, I don't want to simply hide their messages from my view, I want them to not be able to see and interact with mine. It should be a restraining order, not just sticking your fingers into your own ears and shouting "LALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU" while they continue to shout slander to anyone passing by.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Pretend you blocked me. Below is sort of what it looks like in their UI. Personally I like it this way.

  • Other user: Heyyy

2 blocked messages

  • Jackby: Good morning

  • Jackby: How is everyone?

  • Other user: Good!

    • This is for group chats. Blocking still prevents DMs.