Fediverse

Just be aware of any filter bubble you might create.

That's a great point. I block pretty easily, but for rudeness, not for disagreement.

I've blocked some assholes that I wholeheartedly agree with, but I just don't want to read them abrasively support things I believe in.

>:(

They would be annoyed at this comment if they could see it ^/s^

This is the biggest reason why I only block sparingly. If you aren't regularly challenged in a way that forces you to assess and explain your world view and why it makes sense to you, then you risk becoming detached from reality in the same way that so many people have these days. It's easy to fall into the idea that your way of thinking is inherently correct, especially when you only interact with people who agree with you.

It's tough to interact with someone who disagrees with you, especially on the internet where people can be unnecessarily harsh, but it's also good to do for your own understanding of the world. I think of it like a workout for my moral compass - if I can't fully explain why my viewpoint is more accurate than someone else's, then there's something I'm missing, and I know where I need to spend more time reassessing my beliefs.