1. If you are subscribed to a thread and you read the email notification you see what they said
2. If someone else quotes them in a thread you see what they said
 
 

Seems that way on many forums...I'd like it if this did not occur....

I just manually block people with selective eye movements. 

I don't subscribe to threads...I don't even know how, I'm such a dimwit.

I only block one person and even though I do occasionally see what they've posted either by someone else quoting them or...as is more often the case...because my iPad doesn't block them (if anyone can tell me how fix this I'd be most appreciative) I try to refrain from commenting. Which I've done pretty well at except for one time recently when that posters comments were simply staggeringly, breathtakingly inane. Still, I should've just shoved my hands into my pockets and refused to type. Alas, I am as weak willed as I am dimwitted.

yorolpal
I don't subscribe to threads...I don't even know how, I'm such a dimwit.

I only block one person and even though I do occasionally see what they've posted either by someone else quoting them or...as is more often the case...because my iPad doesn't block them (if anyone can tell me how fix this I'd be most appreciative) I try to refrain from commenting. Which I've done pretty well at except for one time recently when that posters comments were simply staggeringly, breathtakingly inane. Still, I should've just shoved my hands into my pockets and refused to type. Alas, I am as weak willed as I am dimwitted.

It sounds like you're probably viewing the mobile version of the site on your iPad. It has slightly less functionality than the full desktop version and I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't implement your block list. If you want to block people on your iPad then try viewing the full version of the site. Click on the little icon in the top right corner of the screen, then click on the icon that says "full version." If you decide you don't like the full version on your iPad you can change it back by clicking on the "menu" button on the top right of the screen and changing the forum theme back to "mobile." 

bapu
1. If you are subscribed to a thread and you read the email notification you see what they said
2. If someone else quotes them in a thread you see what they said

 
So what did John have to say that was quotable? 
 

Why block them to begin with? Even if they repeatedly post crap, it's just a post. If there's no substance in what they're saying, it's very easy to just skip to the next post. I don't like to tax my little brain anymore than it needs to be........The Bouy automatically does that for me.
 

Thanks Mesh. I have unblocked said individual (the only Juan I've ever blocked).

bapu
Thanks Mesh. I have unblocked said individual (the only Juan I've ever blocked).

Whew!! I wasn't sure if you were able to read my post.

Thanks Sharke, ol pal.  I'll give that a try!