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This provides a signal to admins about the intent of the blockers. If a group or individual blocks someone but then talks about them at length, names them, describes them, and it results in harassment of that person - that’s not criticism of that person in good faith. It’s blatantly and uniquely making a harassment brigade against that person. That speeds admin action against the harassers, instead of them being stuck in a question of “is this really harassment? Is it criticism? Is it *protected speech*?”
Comment by something-dream at 21/12/2021 at 05:19 UTC
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Okay, but if it can't be reported by the victims, how does it get brought to admins' attention? Seems to me that would significantly slow down admin action.
Comment by [deleted] at 27/12/2021 at 17:50 UTC
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If a group or individual blocks someone but then talks about them at length, names them, describes them, and it results in harassment of that person - that’s not criticism of that person in good faith. It’s blatantly and uniquely making a harassment brigade against that person.
Yes, I've had to go directly to admins to see any kind of traction with this scenario.
Ultimately, only the admins can prevent serial abusers from stalking someone.