Well, I could adjust the system so that blocked comments are just hidden in a line rather than completely removed. Unsure how others would feel about that though.

I'll put my reasoning in for wanting this:
You still see quotes with text from people you block, and you will see that the conversation doesn't really "flow" as it's clearly missing pieces. Knowing how many blocked comments there are would tell me if it's worth trying to read the comments at all, or if it's better to just go read something else :)
Or better yet, hide them "in-line":


I do see why you wonder how other would feel about it, and if you believe doing something like this would be wrong then I'll trust your decision!

I'm in favor. I usually don't block users on any site because it would break the flow of conversation. I feel it's best when forums warn you that a post is hidden and give you the option to display it if you choose.

Quoting: SalvatosI'm in favor. I usually don't block users on any site because it would break the flow of conversation. I feel it's best when forums warn you that a post is hidden and give you the option to display it if you choose.

Yeah, this is the decision I came too. Working on it atm.

First version of this is now live for article comments.

Todo:
- Adjust the block button when you decide to open one, in favour of an unblock button.

Any idea on a good icon for that?

Once it's looking good, I can roll it out to the forum too.

Quoting: liamdaweAny idea on a good icon for that?

a windows logo? with this around it :D