@Gargron @kittypuffreloaded@lgbtq.cool it gives an unambiguous signal that they are blocked that they can then show off as a trophy, and there isn't any question of the other person deleting their account, making it private or just network errors. It is encouragement for harassers because they get solid feedback and the best you have to back it up is 'I don't have to handle so many misguided bug reports'. It clearly shows your priorities in terms of development and people's safety.