Why do I give even a second thought to the reaction of other online users (who may not even be human) when I get blocked? They’re strangers. None of this matters. It will not affect my physical life in any way what so ever. My rational side is absolutely boggled at my emotional side. (additionally, I know I’m not the only one but I prefer to ask questions like this in first person.)
I don’t know how to answer questions anout your own personal feelings, but a psychologist would probably uncover the answer by asking you some questions first. E.g, do you yourself not block people? What does it take to make you block someone?
My impression of you from this post is someone who doesn’t understand the block button to be a first line of defense. You can hit it any time. Therefore with infinite accessibilty, it becomes a fly swatter. Something to simply make your browsing experience all the more frictionless.
Social media will never be as tightly knit as face to face interactions, or even early internet forums, once were.
If you have time and the means to watch it, look up Frasier Season 3 Episode 23: “When There’s Smoke There’s Fire”