The LSB version is harder – it requires reconfiguring the source code and manually adding users to the block list. Also, if you want to use it on multiple SBN sites, you have to run multiple scripts, one for each site. The “hide single comment feature” is a nice thing, though, especially for pictures posted without a subject line.

The CSC version addresses a few of those concerns: SBN-wide and easy to configure, not to mention being able to see responses to the blocked posters.

nor I you

It’s a compromise that was needed. Almost every other virtual community in which I participate provides the ability to do this, but SBN relies on its blog managers to police their individual spaces. This can be problematic when the blog managers are too few (such as here) or biased toward a particular viewpoint. IMHO, a virtual community isn’t complete unless it allows the user autonomy over what content to which they will be exposed. Vigorous policing is fine, but some individuals can subvert the intent of the rules while still following the letter. When a user feels that is happening, it is important to allow them the ability to not be exposed to content they may find objectionable. If that need is not being met, the site will lose members.

BCB has already lost a few users who once posted regularly due to user behavior they found objectionable but for which they had no recourse but complaints to Al. This script (and the LSB version I linked) allow this functionality, encouraging broader participation. Last I checked, that’s a good thing.