I say trust your gut.

You can block someone for any reason. You don't have to justify it, and often out gut is right. So far mine has never been wrong, when I've erred on the side of not blocking, I regret it. Life is too short to be stressed in every space in your life.

I’m actually not seeing the downside of just blocking on a whim. People are not here seeking justice or health care, it’s purely social. If you don’t feel comfortable with someone or feel disinterested what is the harm in just avoiding them and saving you both irritation? I feel like ideally we are sorting ourselves towards compatible people so we can have enjoyable interaction, that’s a good thing, maybe blocking helps it.

Tell me if I’m missing the point.

It’s not like refusing to speak with someone at a party, even if it feels that way. We have already blocked everyone who wouldn’t go to an agnostic site by being here, yes? That’s kind of the point. So on some level we all agree to the community standard that blocking is not bad.

I'm not sure what buttons were being pushed, but my mom used to tell me often, "I may have pushed your buttons, but I didn't install them."

If you're not forced to interact with that person, then there's no need to block. If that person is saying something unethical or illegal, then it would be right to flag that so that the Administrators could take a look. But we all have a lot of buttons. Lots and lots of buttons. I personally am just one giant sack of sore buttons.

I have been criticized for having a trigger finger on the block button but if the impression was that strong unless you have something to prove I don't see anything wrong with blocking them. If you were at a party and someone affected you negatively it would be reasonable to go to another room

There's not enough information to go on...

I really appreciate your comments guys.
@Buddha @Mitch07102 @Simon1 ( no, I can't do that, because it wouldn't be fair, as I'd only read the profile, never interacted) @KKGator @musicman2803 @Petter (no, I didn't block, no reason to, cept that first gut reaction, and I won't let that rule me) @btroje ( I agree, but won't block unless it would be more definitive) @ellatynemouth ( I hope this clarifies a bit more)
I think it shook me that much, because it was so strongly emotional, not logical. I don't recall this happening this way before, online or r/l. Lol @ me

Just keep scrolling and never let the assholes get you down.
We all live in the real world, and the real world has lots of assholes in it.
I have no one blocked, although I am blocked by several.
Don't sweat it.

Your first response is probably correct: This is not a person you would want to have anything to do with. He or she is also not the kind of person you want to see on this site. Nothing wrong with that.

If it is their profile just let them be, you do not have to interact with them. If they comment in a way that makes you feel threatened when they are replying to either one of your comments or one of your posts, block them. And it may be helpful to you to understand why you are having such a strong reaction. We all react in different ways to different things. If the profile reminded you of something bad from your past I can understand why you would feel upset. But everyone's voice is different

Sometimes you need to go with your gut feelings..

Don't block them, just accept that they are not your particular scene.

There can be as much value in the blink of an eye as in months of rational analysis. Malcolm Gladwell
Your first response is probably correct, even if you can't ever figure out why.
That being said, you may be wrong, but don't worry about it.

I'm a blocker. I'll accept criticism, but if it veers into insult or abuse then I check their profile and if there are no mitigating circumstances, it's a block. Also if their values are reprehensible to me. I'm here for fun and conversation and not interested in other people's darkness.

I appreciate hearing what’s likely a shared response. Some appear to expect others to reject them, thus project a purposefully aggressive or negative persona. If they have no positive interactions, that in itself fulfills their prophecy.

If on the other hand, someone was turned on by ‘them at their worst,’ maybe their filter of sorts worked; here’s someone damaged enough to want them… I’m not into reading profiles, what they post and how they interact with others tells me about all that’s necessary to determine how much time I’d care to spend with them

You don;t control them, and their words have only the impact you allow-and that's up to you. If they are rude, disrespectful etc. block them.

There are many good people on the site and many other places to exchange ideas, to meet your match etc. Either ignore or block, if that person is bugging you. It is not worth the bother or being angry... Enjoy yourself.

The people on this site, the majority, make me so proud!
The fault in the beginning of this post, was mine, (my issues, not the innocent bio writer.)
You guys stood by me, offered thoughts and (lol, not prayers, lol) advice. You helped me get thru a minor, but still rough moment here.
You-all amaze me with your willingness to be here, for (as Edgeward said) a complete stranger. I have damp eyes as I write this.
You all make this world better!
Remember that, you're important.

I have only seen this post since your update.
I agree with some other comments that your gut instinct probably serves you well. Very smart move on your part though not to block. Your initial instinct was obviously a learned response response from previous interactions with other people. Often our minds learn a response from one situation then apply it to a similar one in the future where it may not be appropriate. You avoided this pitfall, well done.

Well since people tend to write bios in a positive light, some even "kitten fishing" (just learned that term recently) I've no reservations about blocking whoever, whenever. There are TOO MANY GREAT people on here if you're serious about meeting, to waste your precious time on those you find repugnant.

That's not to say I'm a "Block-a-holic"

I've been inexplicably blocked myself! By people I liked on here! Why? I'll never know, I may have suspicions (not a wordsmith, can come off snarky) but figure people have their reasons and it's better to spare me giving someone, particularly a "stranger" , needless energy should I or they find one another distasteful.

90% of my blocks have "religious" stated in the profile that msg'd me or they appear flat out fake. There ARE "fishers" here. The rest are a mix of reasons, mostly annoying.. the others are due to personal quirks of mine, not necessarily the person's fault.

Not sure I am following..... Let me recap and correct me where I may have gone off the road...
1.- You read a profile
2.- You didn't like it (details don't matter)
3.- You thought about blocking
4.- But haven't even interacted with "them"
5.- You said "them" ... Is it more than one?

I am still lost... What is it that you are asking? Maybe I shouldn't have been up all night watching Meghan & Harry or I haven't had enough coffee yet and its 4 pm already.... Don't know what to tell you. Sorry, can't help

That's why people have profiles, so others can get a preview of the person. You don't have to like the preview, and you can react however you want without explaining. You can't control a feeling, only how you react to it.

Message me who it was so I can have a laugh .....lol

Yeay ! Grown up thinking in the crowd!
Trying to be funny but here I am proud of a complete stranger for working through issues and being insightful!
I wanna be you when I grow up!
Good work!
Take a deep breath-

Go with your gut instinct. It is said that what one dislikes in another is what we dislike about ourselves. I half believe and half disbelieve while there is truth to this statement is is not absolute. It is important to always be open to change and enlightenment about oneself. For me if someone is openly racist against anyone that is absolutely a trigger and blocked as I am not trying to change others as I have too much on my plate with me. I grew up a bigot and have spent 45 years trying to deprogram myself and I do look for support and forgiveness.

I can understand this, and the good bit is that you never have to interact with them and you never have to feel bad about it . I would trust my visceral responses .