Feedback and suggestions

hey look, you got what you wanted!

also, seriously, thank you @FFteam

Another one is People that have blocked you cannot follow you, since that makes no sense

Hi folks,

We did post a notification about this change around a week ago when this forum thread was created, so not entirely sure whether the recent comments are in response to that announcement. Either way I wanted to explain exactly how the block feature works.

We’ve been working on improving the block feature since the beginning of December 2025, and it’s been part of our work schedule roadmap for even longer. These changes are based both on planned improvements and on feedback we’ve received from users.

I just want to quickly explain how the block feature worked historically, and what’s changed with the new improvements.

Historically, blocking a user meant:

* Automatically removed from following you (if they were a follower)

* Unable to message you directly on the site

* Reversing a block was done by removing the user from your block list.

These behaviours are still in place.

What’s changed?

* Profile Privacy
Blocked users can no longer see your profile. If they try to access it—whether from a forum post, chat, or other areas—they will see a notification informing them that they do not have permission to view your profile. This means they cannot:

- View any profile details

- Message you directly

- See your pictures, videos, or stories

- Comment on your shout/activity feed or on your content

* Content Privacy
All content you upload is added to the site listing pages and galleries as thumbnail images. However no thumbnails will appear for blocked users, so they won’t see any content uploads or be able to access or comment on any of your content.

* Mutual blocking effect
When you block someone, you will also no longer see their profile and content.

* Applies to all existing blocks
These improvements apply immediately to all current blocks — no action is required.

Please note that social areas such as forum threads and chat have not been included in these block feature improvements, as applying blocks there has proven more complex. That said, it doesn’t mean we won’t revisit these areas in the future. We are always improving the site and work on different areas on a rotating schedule to ensure it remains functional, safe, and continually enhanced.

As always, thank you for your feedback. We’ll continue listening and making improvements where they matter most for you.

Take care,
c00kie

I know I am necroposting an old thread but is there any reconsideration in furthering the block feature onto the forums UI? I know the previous mod stated that it will be tricky to implement and I don't want to put pressure onto the dev team.

On my old account I have encountered some very unkind people in the past (who still come on here) and I just don't want to see their profile pics/usernames and comments since it triggers bad memories as someone who struggles with PTSD.

Once again, I applaud the FF team for doing their best and sometimes we can't have everything in life. I just wish I could curb my viewing experience on the forums considering I mostly lurk on there in comparison to the chatrooms which I rarely use.

Hi, at the moment we are not planning to expand the block feature to the forums, it is not currently on our work list for this year. However, that’s not to say we won’t implement it in the future.

I will raise it again with Hiccupx for consideration, and I do appreciate that, as someone who mainly uses the forums, this feature would especially benefit you and improve your experience on the site.

Leave it with me,
c00kie
FF Team

definitely need to send out warnings to feedees requesting money and unwanted messages from male members seeking other male members, that's harassment