PeerBlock is useless. Every entry in the blocklist is based entirely on rumor and paranoia. Large sections of AT&T and Comcast are blocked, which prevents you from communicating with many typical consumers. BlueTack (the provider of PeerBlock and PeerGuardian blocklists) once accidentally blocked its own server; they are totally incompetent. Using a blocklist that randomly blocks half of all IP addresses would be safer.

Everything should work as long as PeerBlock doesn't lie (silently block data) when it blocks a connection. Bitcoin will try other addresses.

Whilst I agree that PeerBlock is mostly unnecessary when using Bitcoin, It may become increasing more useful as the Bitcoin network expands.

It would even be possible to create a 'Bitcoin blocking list' for know 'bad nodes'.

The 'default' blocking lists are mostly outdated and excessive, I agree. It's important to use the correct 'blocking lists' for your activity and to create your own custom lists. You can simply use it as powerful addition to your firewall. I often use it on my windows PC to help block Microsoft.

Here is a better custom list source: I-Blocklist - http://www.iblocklist.com/lists.php

@ aceat64. Maybe try using Tor ( or another proxy system ) and always delete all trackers before you connect ( only works with DHT, etc. ofc).

P.S. I realize this upsets some Tor exit node operators, although as Torrent clients like Vuze incorporate Tor usage options (and I have also run an exit node) I don't see much of a problem with it. Just respect the exit node operators with acceptable usage.

That's not a bad idea...  Market blacklisting of bad traders...