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*I shouldn't really have to say this (it should be obvious), but if you're wondering what the fuck is going on in this weird ass comic, please refer yourself to the first page to catch up*

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I apologize for the overuse of the word 'bitch' on this page, I didn't realize until after I posted it; that I used the word three separate times.

OK, so..there's a feature of DeviantART that I have a 'love-hate' feeling toward, and that is the block feature. On one hand, it can very quickly get rid of people who genuinely shouldn't be tolerated (i.e. spammers, legitimate trolls, stalkers, overly aggressive morons etc.). But on the other hand, this feature gets abused so often and so frequently; it could start its own charity campaign! One of my biggest pet peeves on this website; is getting blocked for no good reason, usually stemming from an opinionated disagreement or a 'harsh' critique on an artwork. Or sometimes just...because. I once got blocked for correcting someone's spelling of 'Simba'. Not even joking, and it remains the most ridiculous reason I've ever been blocked by someone. And it really goes to show how this feature is sometimes used so poorly.

I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm at a disagreement with someone about anything, it doesn't matter how heated it gets, or how little I respect the person I'm conversing with; I almost never block them. And I even carefully plot out my responses to comb out holes in logic or grammatical errors. One response to even the most ridiculous debate, can sometimes take me 20 minutes of editing and research before I send it. And nothing shits me off more than taking ALL that time, JUST to see little error message come up telling me: 'you've been blocked by this user'. It makes me want to pull my hair out! It's the equivalent of just randomly walking away mid conversation with someone in real life...after slapping duct tape over their mouth! I know why the block button exists, but it's more often than not; used as a cheat button to censor people/things you don't want to hear. Same as the 'hide comment' option.

And don't even get me started on 'white-knights'. You all know these kinds of people, they're annoying as all hell. But I get it, people like drama, and they like fighting for someone. But go by this simple rule: Get ALL the details FIRST. Don't just run into battle blind with a bucket on your head and hope for the best! And hey, here's a shocker....sometimes, your friend is actually in the WRONG. And that's OK, but acknowledge it. I hate it when they defend someone they KNOW is guilty of something shitty (i.e. art theft, harassment etc.) And if you (as a 'white-knight') can't add anything to the conversation, DON'T BUTT IN. Shit flinging will never help your friend's case, either offer a new perspective/information or GTFO. 
What I also love is when they call you a bully, but then proceed to heavily insult you and say you should kill yourself. And simply don't understand the painful irony. Fucking flawless logic, right? And yes, I've had such instances happen to me before. 

Phew. Been holding these thoughts in for a long time! 

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I used to not take criticism but I learn that those stuff are helpful but as long it’s not bullying.