Introducing the Block User Feature

Hey guys,

As Bleacher Report’s audience and base of contributors continues to grow at an exhilirating pace, trouble making trolls and creepy stalkers are unfortunately provided with all the more incentive to wreak havoc on our Community in an effort to get the attention they so desperately seek.

Fortunately for us, our behind-the-scenes team of talented community, engineering, and product resources continues to enhance our moderation toolset in order to curb inappropriate behavior on the web’s only Open Source Sports Network.

I wanted to let you guys know that we just rolled out a brand new block user feature—in my eyes, this is the finest moderation tool at our Community’s disposal in preventing specifically against harassment, which has become a mounting concern in recent months.

Going forward, should somebody try to ruin your B/R experience by saying something hurtful or inappropriate on your bulletin board, do not reply to his or her attention seeking behavior.  Rather, just click the “block user” button on next to his or her name on your bulletin board, and that user will no longer have the ability to post on your profile.

As always, don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions of any kind about this exciting new feature.  A special thanks to all of you who have offered feedback on moderation, harassment, and trolling issues—let’s keep fighting the good fight.