There's a class of user for whom any site action that isn't positive and complimentary will be called "bullying" or "policing". It's very dumb, and even dumber is that they feel entitled to it purely because of their opinions. That their presumed goodthink means they're exempt.

“Blocking” is not bullying. It is not a bad thing. Where did this come from? Blocking someone doesn’t prevent them from being seen by others, it’s moderation of your own feed and who you interact with. For fuck’s sake you aren’t entitled to space on someone’s feed just because you want more reach.

10 A democrat (US version)/resist type notices I have blocked them 20 They add me to a list for MAGA people because they don't understand how anybody could oppose them from the left (where they imagine themselves to be) 30 I notice and block all their followers too 40 GOTO 10 I love this cycle

It's not forbidden to follow for follow-backs (relying on others being "polite"), so keep doing it if that's your thing. But you'll also be on this list, which is unlikely to affect you in any way that you'd ever notice or care about.

Responses from people angry at being listed remind me of this video from a couple of weeks ago about education and AI by the Vertasium guy. It was only kind of about AI and mostly about how we respond to new information and questions. 1/4

Your human rights have not been violated by blocking you because of who you follow.

This account is to hold blocklists. MAGAs, terfs, bigots, Zionists, annoying blue crew dorks, and whoever else. No I’m not taking you off. No I don’t care if you report me. Have the day you deserve!