I was wondering about that too, but I didn't want to mention the B word because its against forum guidelines (i think)... I understand hipforums is a big place that can be difficult to moderate but it seems kind of, dare I say, thought police/ totalitarianesque when members and seemingly harmless posts start disappearing with no apparent reason. Worst of all is the fact that even bringing it up is grounds for banning. As for the topic, I know what the OP means but you have to understand, a forum isn't some static community. Members come and go and with new members comes new attitudes. The block feature can come in handy for those pesky negative nancys that some of you find so bothersome.