Now that the Stoneman has been chastised, should the poets block him?

Question: Now that the Stoneman has been chastised, should the poets block him!?

Or should they continue to allow him to read their "rubbish!?"Www@QuestionHome@Com

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No!. He only posted a question which we all disagreed on, and that is practically it!. We answered him and I doubt very much that we will hear much from him in the future!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I read that question yesterday and didn't answer it -- today, after your question, I did!.

He is allowed to have his own opinions -- but his logic is so flawed that it shows his immaturity!. To state unequivocally that all the poets here write rubbish is something he cannot know!. He could not have read the poetry of every single poet, nor the answers which contain a quick poem to explain something!.

I'm glad he was chastised -- though I don't know how that happens!.

Thanks for watching out for an entire group of writers!. You are a very good, knowledgeable, and kind person from what I have seen of your work and answers!.
T!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm not planning on blocking him as I have not been hurt in any way by his post!. As for the experiment excuse, I don't buy it, but I do think it is his way of saying that what he did was wrong so I will let it go at that!. I don't think he realized how close we actually are and that there is nothing wrong with being encouraging!. I don't necessarily mean as TCs, but as a community of poets!.!.!. young, old, novice, or experienced!. I personally believe that this is a wonderful place for any poet to grow and learn!. Just look at how we challenge each other without trying to show each other up!.
I have been so amazed by the ability of everyone to teach and learn from one another that I can't think of a better place to post my work!. Therefore, I'm okay with him reading my rubbish which I seriously doubt that he's even read one word of!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Weirdness abounds!. Blocking him to me should be a personal thing!. Plus they can reemerge as another account!. Based on his later response, I am inclined to think he will be laying low for awhile while surveying the offerings more!. It was obvious that he did not have much knowledge of some when he started haranguing!. I have always been frustrated with the elitism that is displayed by many in poetry!. Encourage it, not disparage!. Help people become better, not intimidate!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, blocking seems a bit extreme at this point, but if you/we suddenly start getting reported for no good reason, then it may be suspicious!.
I'm a little suspicious of anyone with a privete network to begin with!.!.!.To me it means they have something to hide!.
Goin' outside now to spend a beautiful sunny afternoon with Magic and my Sudoku puzzle book!.!.!.!.Oh, and a cocktail!

*Edit: I just read the follow up and I'm not at all sure of its legitimacy!. Wait and see, I guess!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well guess that is a personal decision, but being nasty isn't part of being on this forum!.

I might let it slide the first time, the second time probably would get --the chopping block!

The question to block or not to block, I sure wouldn't like nasty type answers!

Funny is OK, nasty, is an unnecessary evilWww@QuestionHome@Com

The idea has occured to me that "someone" could have multiple "accounts" (identities)!. A negative personality could be used - to say things - under a false identity!. I am suspicious especially of Level 1 characters - like the last attacker in the Poetry section!. I just can't believe that someone would launch such an attack for no reason!. ?Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm not sure!. My first thought was to block him, but hey!.!.!.if he is so mighty and brilliant in the art of poetry, why not allow him to see my work and critique it!? I found the "follow-up" the person above mentioned!. I'm on the fence as to whether I think it is sincere or not!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

E- His follow up professes that "it was an experiment" of sorts!. I am not so sure he wasn't trying to spin some damage control!. Most writers are not that concerned with strangers critiquing their work, but we do value honest, objective comments!.
To block someone for trying to stir up the pot seems a bit much but I don't doubt that he did hurt some people!. NOT COOL!.
I fall back on the thought that " no one gets away with anything"
Have a good one>Www@QuestionHome@Com

It never entered my mind to block him, He goes by Stonecold
and has not been on here long, He sounds like a mixed up kid!. Maybe a bully who knows!? He did post a poem right
after that on one of TD's!? and said, he liked TD's, I think he just wanted attention!? I think just forget it!. Maybe he'll learn some thing, if he shows up again!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

No, Don`t let him In unless he apologizes personally to everyone on this site!. If you think you hurt us you didn`t!. We are bigger than that!. I just want to see you on your hands and knees begging!. I personally don`t care about you!. This was
for stone head!. Whatever!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I always enjoy it so much when the quality of my writing is denigrated by one who is illiterate!. So come on guys!. Take those pets off your back!. Spitfyr, get rid of that wombat!. T!.D!., put the armadildo back in the cage!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I took a long nap yesterday and missed all the excitement!. See what a few hours of sleep can do! After reading the links, I tend to teeter on the wait and see fence!. Watch his next move!. It should be telling!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Come to think of it, i might well block him!. Even though I'm nowhere near as good as you Top Contributor types, I don't feel he has the right to call my poems rubbish!. 'Tis petty and hurtful!. :'(Www@QuestionHome@Com

Let him criticize my poem, I don't care,
A wee bit of humour is all I wish to share!.
If he gets off by putting poets down
Who is the jester, who is the clown!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

For me, he still has two strikes left!. The poetry he posted was very average!. His little cover-up attempt was juvenile!.!.!.still, he gets a chance from me!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Doesn't matter if he criticizes me, but when he attacks everyone, it's a bit much!. Heck I sometimes call my own stuff rubbish!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm usually behind the times on here!.!.!.!.!.who is Stoneman!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

He made an utter twat of himself it was laughable!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I feel sorry for him!. He needs a friend!.Www@QuestionHome@Com