My ex's ex wife called me screaming hysterically at me. I have no idea other than she said who she was and I was lucky I didn't meet her. I do not care the least bit. She was incoherent. So I called my provider and put on number block and blocked her. I figured number block is easier and cheaper than a restraining order. She does not know were I live and it's a gated community anyway. I am not really upset. My ex husband says it's good idea. My mother says it's overkill. I do not feel the need to receive incoherent screaming phone calls. Is blocking overkill?

Ummm Dunno.... But I am curious about what you did

and Whatabout if she calls with a diff phone line? angry peeps do that ya know lol

No not overkill IMO

Its not overkill, but it does not guarantee that the problem will go away, for it easy just to stick another sim card in and call you again or use another phone.

It may be wise to record this, so that if it occurs again you then have a clear record of it and it may be worthwhile then to ask your provider to change your number.

Yes, its a bit of a hassle in having to tell all your new number, but its 100% in stopping the calls, (though be wary of giving it to your ex, he may just give it to her, though this pure speculation here and he may be a good bloke)...

Hope the nuisance calls stop..

Without knowing the3 circumstances as to why she was screaming, I would call blocking unnecessary. By leaving a message, a person grants the right to use their recording in a court of law. Have you noticed nothing happens when we get offended?

Personally, I probably wouldn't have done it for the first phone call like that, maybe the second. But you're the one who knows exactly what she was like and what the whole history is. I don't see that any harm was done, and if you feel safer/less stressed now, then I say fine.

She has been known to set fire to people's front lawns. Thank god she is in another state.

Anyone who can not speak to me civilaly (SP?) when they call gets hung up on and most know it.

Over the years I have blocked a couple of "dramatic" people. My phone is for my convience and comfort and not anyone else's.

I kind of agree with the idea of documenting it.

If I have a person who allows someone to be abusive to me I tend to hold them equally responsible so I tend to expect ex in-laws not to be out-laws too often or I am not keeping them in my circle.