And your display of "maturity" is simply astounding.
It would be nice if there were two types of blocks. I have a few people blocked, specifically to prevent messages and notes from them. It's unfortunate that it also would prevent them from posting in any thread I started (although I rarely start new threads), as I would never choose to do that just for itself. I figure public forums are for the whole public, not just those who agree with my view or adhere only to what I consider to be the proper topic. But I'd like the option to block just the personal messages and notes.
It would be nice if there were two types of blocks. I have a few people blocked, specifically to prevent messages and notes from them. It's unfortunate that it also would prevent them from posting in any thread I started (although I rarely start new threads), as I would never choose to do that just for itself. I figure public forums are for the whole public, not just those who agree with my view or adhere only to what I consider to be the proper topic. But I'd like the option to block just the personal messages and notes.
This is a truly fine idea. As such, I must ask you to take it out of my stupid thread 
Fine, use your discussion-suppressing feature in response to the slightest disagreement. Just stop trying to claim you're being so enlightened and reasonable in doing so, because you're just being a jerk.
Did he just compare himself to ghandi?
Did he just compare himself to ghandi?
Hahaa, right. And in an incredibly stupid way; of course Ghandi had enemies - the British!
Did he just compare himself to ghandi?
No I didn't.
How about Elvis, the Cracker Jesus?
well, if you say so
Karl, evidently you believe keeping the peace means blocking those who would challenge something you do/say. I believe it entails calling people out for anti-social actions, and trying to stop people behaving like control freaks, so as to foster true, independent dialogue amongst members who respect each other's right to hold opinions, so long as they're prepared to defend their positions in a clear, logical manner. You're not prepared to do the latter, and you're not prepared to do so when your behaviour towards other members is in disrepute. That's why threads making fun of you are going to crop up. You're important as a signpost to bad ways.
Did he just compare himself to ghandi?
Nah. All he did was describe a situation he faced, and then in the same paragraph he happened to mention that Ghandi faced exactly the same situation. No comparison there. Nope. No Sir. 
You started a topic about using the block feature, and I questioned you about it. You then blocked me, and responded to me only when I couldn't argue my case.
But yeah, you don't have to explain your reasons. Because you just know when others are going to get abusive, right? If you're not willing to discuss reasons for blocking in a thread about blocking, I don't see any reason to consider your points. I wouldn't mind you just getting out of this thread entirely.
In essence I agree with Karl. He is, in fact, free to use the block feature that chess.com provided in a way that he sees fit. Conversely, I feel I am free to express my contempt for the way he chooses to use this feature.
In my opinion it is wimpy to block people who criticize your posts instead of just defending them.
How's that working out so far?
In my opinion it is wimpy to block people who criticize your posts instead of just defending them.
Yeah, and in my case he blocked and then put up some lame excuse, knowing I had no chance to respond, and his word would then be final. I'll exercise my right to call him a sack of excrement.
How's that working out so far?
LOL! 
How's that working out so far?
“Not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol is working like a charm!”
“That’s specious reasoning, dad. By your logic, I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.”
“Hmm; how does it work?”
“It doesn’t work; it’s just a stupid rock!”
“Uh-huh.”
“… but I don’t see any tigers around, do you?”
“Lisa, I want to buy your rock…”
#12. Bad use of the word "you" (i.e. in hypothetical situations).
Example:
Me: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."
OP: "I don't have a horse, what are you talking about?"
This one gets me all the time. When will I learn? 
How come a fun topic degenerates into an argument?
Oh, I see....
This is not a question of a flame war, Karl. It's about having enough respect for others to attempt to answer their inquiries in a meaningful way. When you enter forums, you are in effect making a pledge to converse with others, and when you block without warning, in response to posts that do not personally attack you, and do nothing other than address things you yourself have said, you are reneging on such a pledge.