Weird thing that "block" someone. In war the opposing sides go to great length to learn about the other side. Those sides that then block what is found out because of various reasons, ususally lose the battle.
In a discussion or analysis of a situation, why should I NOT listen to the other side. Should I be afraid that I may learn something that could cause me to change my mind and thus have to say I am/was wrong? Actually, IMO, I rather be proven wrong than waste my time in error. OTOH when I know that I am correct, then the other side usually presents information that can easily be shown as incorrect, and/or lacking in suitability.

Not meaning to be nasty to anyone, just again my experienced opinion, I much rather NOT block, but just let the other side rant, and then watch HIM go down in flames. If I fail to listen to him rant, then just how do I go about voiding his theories? Does the pitcher in a baseball game rather try to allow the batter to hit the ball, and depend on the fielders to make the out, or does the pitcher first try to strike the batter out? [sm=confused.gif]
Those that block rather than face the music are not of the personality that I would like to have as a wingman or share a foxhole with.