I can’t get rid of it, it’s obnoxious. I’ve tried filtering the element with my adblocker but it keeps reappearing. As much as I find Reddit useful (unfortunately), especially for information and discussion relating to my country, I will never install their proprietary garbage app on my phone just to use their website.
Oh well. I’ve used the Internet before Reddit existed, I’m sure I can get used to doing so again.
I don’t think I’ve ever blocked a person. I just scroll past. I almost always sort by Subscribed New. Occasionally I check All, see the kooks, and go back to Subscribed.