Why the distinction between "Disagree" and "Block"?

Removeing "block" from loomio would be removing one of it's greatest strengths. There are always more than two positions to any argument, and providing fewer options leads to an inferior process.

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I think it's important to make a strong statement of you feel strongly about it.

I like the block feature. It is very, very rarely used in the groups I'm in, so when it is used we know we need to discuss more

Block is a crucial part of consensus decision making theory. Since Loomio is built around this theory, it must remain.

Distinguishing between disagree and block is a core aspect of the reason d'être of Loomio.

Block is a distinctive and should be retained (as here!) for strong negative. One has every opportunity 250 characters provide to articulate their position, however the vote is cast - including Block.

Blocking is one of Loomio's key features. A Block demands an explanation and stimulates further dialogue and solution seeking.

Block is a key element to consensus decision making. It indicates that someone is not just unhappy with a proposal but is vehemently opposed to it. Removing this feature in Loomio would make the system of much less of an interest/use to me.

When a single voice can always be heard, everyone has to think beyond the groupthink of the majority. Even if you never use a block, its very existence is essential. That said, groups can define for themselves what positions mean in their context.