blocking people from posting could have some harsh negative effects.
i.e. the Political and Religious Discussion sub-section. users could narrate who has a voice in real-time as discussions progress.
the same thing with making replies. it is a common act for people to get the "last word" in and then block someone. it is also common for people to make drama public when the option is there.
if you're having issues with a user. do not respond to them, and report their posts.
if someone is consistently bothering you, collect the examples and send them to one of the leaders of that sub-forum section via pm.
just something to note, if you are engaging with the user, it is hard to take a side and both parties may eventually be punished.