Reddit launches new block tools to help temper harassment

Reddit users now have better blocking tools for dealing with harassment.

The new “block user” feature was announced Wednesday and its the latest measure Reddit has implemented to change its reputation as a cesspool for harassment.

Although Reddit has had a “block user” feature for quite some time, the old tool only applied to private messages. The new tool will allow users to block others from replies and comments, too

When viewing a reply in your inbox, users can now click the “Block User” button. This will remove replies, comments, messages and posts from that user from your view. Read more...