Why I Block People on Social Media (Even If We’ve Never Interacted)
I’ve learned that you don’t need to have a personal interaction with someone to have a valid reason to block them. For me, it is not about differences in beliefs, politics, or lifestyles. It is about behavior, how someone chooses to treat others, even from the sidelines.
If I see someone consistently bullying, belittling, or being hostile toward others, especially in shared spaces like mutual groups, that’s all the information I need. Watching someone go out of their way to tear down another person they don’t even know tells me everything I need to know about their character.
I don’t tolerate cruelty, passive aggressive digs, or indirect attacks. That kind of behavior may not be directed at me (yet), but I have no interest in waiting for that moment to come. If I recognize that someone is operating in a way that’s harmful, unkind, or toxic, I have every right to remove them from my digital space. And I do, quietly, without drama, without a second thought.
Blocking someone doesn’t mean I’m judging their entire existence. It means I’m setting a boundary. It means I’m protecting my peace. It means I’m choosing not to give someone the opportunity to bring their negativity into my world, even indirectly.
Some people like to argue that blocking is childish or unnecessary if you’re not directly involved. I disagree. To me, it is a form of self- care. I curate my environment, online and off, to reflect the kind of energy I want in my life. And if someone’s behavior doesn’t align with that, even if we've never exchanged a word, the block button is there for a reason.
Simple as that.