Regarding the new feature of blocking someone replying to you (if you've started the thread) is if it is a thread such as a games thread or a thread like 'You know you are borderline when...' In that case it does seem unfair that the originator of the thread can block someone from a general/playful thread where the persons reply would not affect the originator of the thread. This is where the upset is coming from, people are finding out they are on an ignore list when going in a 'friendly' thread and then it just seems mean and not about self-care at all.

If you can imagine, for example me starting all the games threads and then putting certain people on ignore which would stop them being able to play games at all. Not nice.

But I don't know what the answer to this is as I feel that this new option is wonderful for those that fear posting because they don't want an answer from someone that triggers them. Hmm...