Why do SOME GW proponents block your postings?

Well I just received my first ever "block" on Yahoo Answers-- I am very curious why folks who are so certain of their position must BLOCK those that disagree with them-- I always try to disagree in a tactful manner--- usually with links posted.

Seems funny to me that "free speech" is NOT a part of "some" proponents vocabulary. Why does this happen on Answers?

2008-08-01T11:20:24Z

EDIT-- remember I said "SOME" proponents -- I know both sides are guilty.

2008-08-01T12:07:48Z

Edit-- belittling a kid and his question? I have no idea what you are talking about???

2008-08-01T12:13:11Z

Also may I encourage some of you to come on over to the Science--- Astronomy - Space Answer topic, where the answers are RIGHT-- or WRONG-- debatable - or no one knows.

2008-08-01T12:19:46Z

and you are all welcome to RANT or comment on my two blog sites:

http://www.neighborsgo.com/boatman1
Astronomy blog

http://www.neighborsgo.com/blog/boatman2
Energy Now! blog

2008-08-01T12:53:30Z

By blocked I mean "can't see the question at all"


I have only had 1 Answer ever removed -- in the Astronomy topic we get 500 "end of the world" questions per day either about the Mayan Calendar 2012, or now it has morphed into Planet X on 2012. :) :) I refuse to answer any more questions on this subject, as the person posting can easily SEARCH on Answers for PAGES of answers. I said as much and the person had my answer removed! Ha. :) BUT I WILL NOT answer any questions on this subject again-- I must have 100 answers already posted!

Earl Grey2008-08-01T10:03:00Z

Favorite Answer

Jello blocks all mine. I've never blocked anyone. I enjoy the comedy.

Mikira2008-08-01T12:04:29Z

I've never blocked anyone, but I was blocked for a while by someone. Funny thing is now that person has a different account they didn't reblock me. The only frustrating thing for me at the time was that I just like to read the questions and answers and when your blocked by that person you can't do that. I also don't have the foggiest idea on why the person blocked me.

m2008-08-01T12:22:56Z

I've been blocked by a few of the proponents (or should i say alarmists or zealots to bring back the childish name-calling tactic?) and have not blocked anyone yet. I enjoy the debate from the smarter bloggers and enjoy the laughter of the bloggers who are trying to act smart.

The astronomy section does have some good information in it.

eddi2016-11-15T02:58:53Z

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Anonymous2008-08-01T12:59:32Z

I would like to see less blocking by both sides, as long as we can remain civil. Its OK to attack an idea but something very different to attack a person. The latter is what I don't like to see on any side.

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