Question

Suggestion: When an OS user blocks someone, the person they blocked should see that person as "offline".

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

hmmm...I don't think their is a need for that at all.

Answer 3

How much will it benefit OS? @vera_ewing

Answer 4

zero zilch none @confluxepic

Answer 5

@shifuyanli
Don't assume.

Answer 6

I think it is helpful because usually people get blocked for spam and harassment, so if that spammer/harasser can see that their target is offline, they are more likely not to harrass/spam that person.

Answer 7

If you block the user, that user will no longer bother you with direct messages + testimonials, but you can still see them in chats, and in your posts.

Answer 8

It will reduce spam and harassment a lot.

Answer 9

Yes, but they can still see that you're online, so they're more likely to see if you posted. And in that post, they will probably spam or harass you.

Answer 10

What will change if you see them offline but still see the in posts OR chats??

Answer 11

them*

Answer 12

Also, blocked users shouldn't be able to see your posts.

Answer 13

That would cause a lot of confusion.

Answer 14

This will prevent spam and harassment. Who wouldn't want to prevent spam and harassment?

Answer 15

2 people helping 1 user. But they both don't know the other is helping at the same time.

Answer 16

What's wrong with a bit of extra help? That does no harm.

Answer 17

Missed the point.

Answer 18

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @vera_ewing
Also, blocked users shouldn't be able to see your posts.
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
What if two people who blocked each other are trying to help the same person?

Answer 19

What if?

Answer 20

What if they are showing him two different ways? More confusion, has to reply to two users at the same time. Asker will be confused.
And then the people helping him see him replying to the other person's question and will be confused what is even going on and what he is saying, etc.

Answer 21

One would not be able to help.

Answer 22

I didn't say replies to posts. I said just questions. Not replies to OTHER questions.

Answer 23

Posts = Questions
...

Answer 24

Ok. It was just a bit unclear when you said post. :)

Answer 25

Oh I meant questions. You were talking about REPLIES.

Answer 26

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @vera_ewing
This will prevent spam and harassment. Who wouldn't want to prevent spam and harassment?
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

If the spam, and harrass, I'm pretty sure they spend a lot of time in their suspensions.

Answer 27

I'm sure others feel the same way. It's a great idea!

Answer 28

Remember, OpenStudy is an open community. They can still view your questions without being logged in.

Answer 29

True, but they can't comment.

Answer 30

They can make new accounts to bypass the block.

Answer 31

They can still find out you are online by viewing OS as a guest...

Answer 32

They would get suspended though.

Answer 33

Only if they were evading a suspension.

Answer 34

Or breaking the CoC.

Answer 35

"Keep in mind that OpenStudy is an open, transparent system where everyone can see all your posts, chats, comments, questions and answers."
http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

Answer 36

@vera_ewing It all depends on the purpose of that second account.

Answer 37

If the purpose of the second account is to spam and harass then it would get suspended, right?

Answer 38

Yes.

Answer 39

But their first account would be suspended also.

Answer 40

Yeah, exactly. So this would prevent spam and harassment!

Answer 41

No it wouldn't. Give them a suspension and it will prevent spam and harassment.

Answer 42

And if they are in a suspension, they wouldn't know if you were online without viewing OS as a guest... or by evading the suspension.

Answer 43

Ok, what exactly is wrong with blocked users not being able to view questions by someone that blocked them?

Answer 44

Isn't that what blocking is for? "Blocking" them?

Answer 45

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @TheSmartOne
"Keep in mind that OpenStudy is an open, transparent system where everyone can see all your posts, chats, comments, questions and answers."

http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct
\(\color{blue}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

So OpenStudy is a open site. They can still view the question as a guest. And what if they searched and found the same question that they needed help on, then they wouldn't be able to view it and learn how to do it.

Answer 46

Okay, true.