For years, the phrase "more or less unblocked" has defined the experience of the sophisticated internet user. While state-level firewalls rose in China, Iran, and Russia, a cat-and-mouse game ensued. The state blocked an IP; the user turned on a VPN. The state blocked the protocol; the user switched to "stealth" mode or Shadowsocks. The internet was never perfectly open, but it was permeable. It was more or less unblocked .
In studies of visibility and "isovists" (the area visible from a single point), researchers often describe views or paths as "more or less unblocked" to categorize the degree of openness in a built environment. Key Concept: Architectural "transparency" or "permeability." Relevant Field: Environmental Psychology or Space Syntax research. 2. Geopolitics and Logistics more or less unblocked
If you are locked out of a resource, do not reach for a heavy weapon (like a paid VPN). Often, the subtler tools work better. Here is a tactical guide to becoming more or less unblocked. For years, the phrase "more or less unblocked"
In complex workflows, the binary state of “blocked” vs. “unblocked” often fails to capture reality. Tasks frequently exist in a grey zone— more or less unblocked —where some progress is possible but not at full capacity. This paper defines the state, provides diagnostic criteria, and offers actionable strategies to move tasks toward truly unblocked status without waiting for perfect conditions. The state blocked the protocol; the user switched
The phrase typically refers to a view or pathway that is largely clear but may have minor, negligible obstructions . Depending on your context, here is how you can use this concept as a guide: 1. Theater and Event Seating