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"Who are you blocking next? Let us know in the comments!" got a chuckle out of me hahaha

When you block someone, you can now no longer view their userlookup and petlookups, nor they yours. It would be nice if they outlined these changes in the little warning popup.

This is a much needed update. I hope this will transition towards updates for Neoboards/mail. There needs to be a better layout/system for these features

Seems odd to implement a cool-down feature like that. I suppose it's to prevent people from unblocking someone to neomail them and block them so they can't respond but 6 months seems rather extreme. lol Do any other websites have some feature like this? It's a first for me

The biggest concern I have with this feature is its abuse if someone has their account compromised. The 'hacker' could go in and add all of the accounts Neofriends to the block list, preventing anyone from seeing their UL or pet lookups making it a LOT easier for compromised accounts to go unnoticed and even if the user gets the account back, they then can't contact their neofriends for 6 months.
I kind of get what they were going for with the feature but I think the potential risks outweigh the benefits. Plus, I can still neomail someone to harass them and block them. It only prevents me from unblocking someone I currently have blocked, neomailing them and re-blocking them.

Ha! Not sure who I'm blocking next, but it has been a very long time since I looked at my block list so that was a blast from the past. Can't wait to see how else they add to this feature.

I have never blocked anyone. I try to stay drama free.

6 months cooldown is insane... we need to be able to block people so they are hidden from neoboards and that they can't buy from your shop or purchase instant buy trades.

Hallelujah there are some people who frequent the site events board I absolutely need to block from seeing.

If you block someone, can *they* also not see your own userlookup etc? That would be nice too.

I think this is a huge step in the right direction. However, I would prefer it if we had a choice about which elements were blocked, rather than automatically have the person blocked completely on every level. There are people who I don't want to see on the boards anymore, but who I wouldn't be opposed to trading with, for example, or people who I would like to block from neomailing me, but who I wouldn't be opposed to seeing on the boards.

This is basically a sledgehammer when I would prefer a pair of tweezers.

I suspect the 'reason' field is there for TNT's tracking purposes, so that they can see why and how the system is being used, and also to get a sense of whether situations need further investigating. For example, they could set a threshold where they get notified after receiving x number of bullying reports, enabling them to investigate people who might be causing problems on the site. Or they could set a threshold for number of blocks in general, and once someone has been blocked by x number of people that could trigger an investigation.

It could also provide information when investigating someone who has been reported for, say, trolling on the boards. As part of their investigation they could look at whether the person has ever been blocked for trolling, thereby either corroborating the reports or giving evidence that those reporting the person haven't yet pursued all their options for avoiding that person.

There are a lot of ways that information could be useful, is what I'm saying.

I agree that the 'cooldown' seems excessive. Obviously they have a reason for feeling it's necessary, but I can't personally see why. Maybe there are people out there who block and unblock as a means of shutting other people down and then sniping at them, re-blocking them, etc.? But if that's the case, maybe they should implement it the way they implemented the quest log reroll. The more times you've blocked someone, the longer the cooldown. Maybe start with t

Glad to see an update finally. Hope this is the start of a much more effective blocking system!

Much like everyone else, the cooldown is genuinely bewildering. The point Jawsch makes about it being used for compromised accounts is particularly concerning. I also feel it could be really frustrating if someone blocked by accident. Wouldn't it make sense to instead have a cooldown to RE-block someone? I can only think of two reasons TNT would want to limit it - 1. To avoid people who choose to (repeatedly?) unblock and reblock to harass people (which, y'know, would also be solved easily by the recipient blocking them back...) or 2. TNT using this as a supplement to abuse reports, which might be the case given how they describe how it should be used. But even so... a cooldown for re-blocking would discourage careless use without locking people out unnecessarily. And six months is an absurdly long time, regardless of any reason I can think of.

I block people nearly everyday this is great!

I am blocking Jellyneo, of course. They are ruining the real Neopets experience...... which Is meant to be awful anyway What would Neopets be like without Jellyneo

Jokes aside, though not entirely they have finally Implemented this, but after how long...

Personally I don't feel like I have to anymore. I don't linger In the neoboards like I used to, which wasn't exactly mucy, barely a thirty minutes at most [well, that's partly neopets website's fault for being slow and so Infestated with ads anyway ]

This will be useful to those who do, hopefully. Pray to the neopian god, whoever that Is [Certainly not Dr. Sloth ]

I have blocked people for harassing me and then they buy random stuff from my shop which feels very "Im watching you" to me, so I wish they couldn't see us anywhere. same for boards. I wanna be able to block someone and not see their boards, comments, anything!! and vice versa. block em from anything to do with me.

I also tend to not block people since I try to stay out of drama and otherwise just not engage with particular folks.

I see TNT went with a similar method to Flight Rising's block system as well - only differences being that FR blocks forum posts and doesn't have a cooldown. I'd rather also just pick and choose what I can block.


I do hope that if / when TNT puts in a post block, though, that it doesn't show "blocked user" because then that just bugs me and I would rather see a blank colored in spot that looks like a glitched Neoboard title instead. The blank space, number of posts, and a time posted last. That's all I need.

Lol, I thought the reason field was already 99% useless (I rarely block people for being something other than a troll/bully)... It also doesn't even show up after blocking someone, at all? I wish there was just a notes section. Even a field with like 50 characters max per block.

A wet fart of an update and doesn't fix why people wanted updated blocking in the first place. Like woo, the harassers who've targetted me in the past can't see my lookup now. but they can still follow me around on the neoboards and post on my boards passive aggressive things that skirt around moderation because the mods just go off of the body of the post and not the context. thanks

All I want is to be able to block all the stupid threads on the Site Event boards that keep getting bumped. Always the same handful of people looking for drama so they can then report those they have successfully triggered. Just sick of seeing it and TNT doing nothing.

a weeks cooldown would b enough in my opinion, why is there even a cooldown on unblocking people anyway???

So players we block can't see OUR profiles anymore either right? I've been waiting for this for so long. I've been in an unsafe situation I can't post here obviously but this would just be such a huge relief. It involves someone IRL and that's what makes it scary and I'll leave it at that.

Peeps, the block feature doesn't block users' neoboards posts... yet. We have to wait *at best* until the end of this year and we are only in January ù__ù I personally have never used the neoboards in my 20+ years experience, so my block list is mainly made by people who made rude offers on my trading lots (plus a very old troll who probably isn't active any more ).

Yeah, I agree that it's probably a much bigger hassle to update for site-wide blocking, so it's expected that will come later.

I have a couple people blocked from when I was a kid and it says unblock is available June 29, 1970 lol.

I like the idea of blocking people from offering on trades (and auctions if possible). You could block notorious resellers that buy up stamps in mass and try to flip them for twice the amount.

I have never blocked anyone. I try to stay drama free.

The accounts I blocked were users who repeatedly sent harassing neomails regarding trades, probably all pre-2015.

As such, and to meredith_eldridge's point, I'm wondering if those accounts that have unblock available June 29, 1970 are frozen accounts.

I agree with neolodgeism that having some precision blocking would be ideal. I'm hopeful that today's update is the first step to add framework for better blocking in forums and elsewhere in the near future.

I have to say, it's curious seeing people commenting how they never block anyone because they "stay out of trouble" or "try to keep drama free." Like, I block a lot of people, but same? I see people on the neoboards all the time, butI never even have to actively talk to certain people to know they're best avoided. Many people are just insufferable, and/or I see them treating others like garbage, so I preemptively block so they never end up in my NMs. Most of my blocks are preemptive ones.

6 month cooldown is crazy, but I only block people who REALLY deserve it, such as people who have constantly harassed me, scammers, etc.

So I guess it's all right? Though I do wish this update had the feature where blocking them would prevent them from commenting on your Neoboard posts. There was one harasser that kept commenting more nasty stuff on every post I made on the Neoboards. Had to report them for it.

(On that note, there does seem to be an odd trend across social media where people are being shamed for blocking people without interacting with them, and it sincerely baffles me. If I see someone being a monster, it's common sense to block them before they have a chance to interact with me first. Even on certain sites, if someone even posts content for a show or something that I dislike, I'll block them so their content doesn't show up when I'm browsing tags or other peoples' pages. It's just odd to me.)

With the rise in real world anti-LGBTQIA+ spilling into the neoboards the past year, on a site with a large queer population, there is still urgency for the feature to block people from interacting with you on the boards. This is at least an effort of progress, but TNT really need to keep their word. Trans women, especially, continue to be targeted openly by malicious trolls that use numerous alts to engage in stalking and harassment. #ProtectTheNeoDolls

My block list is 2+ pages long, and they're all from AGES ago as I used to block people who would make junk offers on my trades. I always thought blocking them *already* blocked them from offering on your trades? Did it not? Oh well.
A lot of mine say 1970 as well

does this block someone from sending nc too???

Just noticed my reply got cut off - wish we had a character count - or better yet, that posts with too much text wouldn't submit until shortened - so this wouldn't happen.

What I had been saying is, maybe if they started two weeks and then doubled the block cooldown from there for each individual, or as others have suggested, apply the cooldown only after a re-block, it would be better.

@faellie_ridiculous - If you're someone who's very active in areas of Neopets that involve interaction with a lot of other players, the block feature can be one of the most effective tools for staying out of drama. This will be doubly true when these blocks also apply to the neoboards.

@sakaarson - Agreed, I've noticed that too. Seems strange to shame people who are trying to avoid jerks, but whatever floats your boat...

The only thing I don't really at all about this is when you block someone, and they go to your userlookup, it TELLS them that you've blocked them.

okay there's definitely some issues people have brought up, but to me one of the biggest ones is a SIX MONTH cooldown?? ._. that seems really excessive, I get there's way to abuse being able to block/unblock rapidly, but 6 months is wayyyyy too long to let someone not change their mind.

This doesn't fix the problem at all.

I want them to not be able to see my posts.
I want to not be able to see their posts.

And I don't think blocking someone means you're involved in drama... Sometimes it's to avoid it.
A user scammed me years ago and I didn't report it because it's not worth getting someone frozen.
I just don't want to be approached by that person or see them because I resent their past behavior.

Couldn't it just be like, /a/ month? Why 6 months? I don't need access to the people I've blocked and I know people abuse blocks but like that seems like a LOT

All I want is to be able to block all the stupid threads on the Site Event boards that keep getting bumped. Always the same handful of people looking for drama so they can then report those they have successfully triggered. Just sick of seeing it and TNT doing nothing.
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Amen.

WHAT DID XXXXXXXXXX EVER DO TO YOU!

6 month cooldown is ridiculous, what is up with TNT and these cooldowns?! This, and the TP cancellation fee/cooldown - whatever will they think of next? A cooldown of a week if I log out of my account?

Wait for the 150NC 'block cooldown' item.

absolutely brilliant ... u get 6 more months of harassment to block vileness!

... considering the block should be instant and to unblock should take six months

ummmm did i miss something; i think i am confused.

can one instantly block n then release later if one chooses or wait to block?

(I am trying to recoup from two surgeries a few days ago; me head in fuzzy mood)

This weird but it will be funny seeing people cry about this when they go around sending rude mails and then blocking people.

@oceanblueh20_7 You can block instantly anyone you want, but if you decide to unblock them you must wait 6 months. Some people have a legend that more or less says: "If you wish to unblock this person, you can do so in 1970" and it seems those are frozen accounts (The ones blocked).

TY miko.

I have reread at least a dozen times again n to me it reads like 6 month before block takes affect...

I just tried to unblock a June 29 1970 person and i was informed that i had to wait until 29 Jun 1970 ... ummmm TNT; u do know it is year 2026 right?!

even in my fuzzy head mode i am aware of that...

Oh geeeeezzzzz; i keep forgetting in this date in time i have the ability to time travel

its like Super Amazing Strong Glue ... i am forever stuck seeing the 1970 blocks ... O_o

It took this update and today to realize some random person has me blocked. I was looking up a pound pets name to check how old and got a notice I can't view it because that person has me blocked. Popped onto side because the un doesn't ring a bell and still no idea who they are.