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Part of my joy comes from blocking angry dudes that feel entitled to engagement. Highly recommend it! 
I don't have to talk with everybody. There are so many people that are genuinely curious and open minded, that I just don't have to deal with these dudes.
There's an effectively infinite supply of "dudes on the internet." There is absolutely no shortage. The marginal cost of blocking one, is close to zero.
"Well, what about the marketplace of ideas huh? Not very inclusive of you!"
OK! 
@mekkaokereke The block-function is the invisible hand of the marketplace of ideas.
Back in the late 90s, I literally had to explain why spam filters weren’t a violation of free speech. It seemed like a ridiculous thing to have to explain. I thought it would be obvious to everyone that their right to speak didn’t impose an obligation on others to listen.
Seeing that the same point still needs to be made today just makes me sad.
@jpgoldberg @Caution @mekkaokereke There's free speech and then there's free listening. Just because the government can't jail you for speaking your mind doesn't mean I have to listen to your gibberish (general you here obviously)