Blocking a contact in WhatsApp, what does that mean - briefly?
Blocking a contact in WhatsApp means you will no longer receive messages, calls, or notifications from them. Additionally, they will not be able to view your profile picture, status updates, or any changes to your "About" information.
Blocking a contact in WhatsApp, what does that mean - in detail?
Blocking a contact in WhatsApp is a feature designed to protect users from unwanted communication. When you block someone on WhatsApp, the following changes occur:
- Messages: Any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered and will remain undelivered until they are unblocked or deleted. The sender will not receive any notification about their message failing to deliver.
- Calls: If the blocked contact tries to call you via WhatsApp, the call will not go through. They will see a "Connecting" message indefinitely without any indication that they have been blocked.
- Status Updates: You will no longer be able to see the status updates of the blocked contact. Similarly, they will not be able to view your status updates.
- Profile Picture: The profile picture of the blocked contact will become invisible to you. Your profile picture will also not be visible to them.
- Group Messages: If both of you are part of a group, blocking one another does not remove either of you from the group. However, any messages sent by the blocked contact in the group chat will only be visible to other members and not to you. You can still send and receive messages within the group as usual.
- Notifications: You will no longer receive notifications for messages or calls from the blocked contact. This helps in maintaining a peaceful environment without constant interruptions.
- Visibility: The blocked contact cannot see your "last seen" status, online status, or any reads receipts (blue ticks) if they send you a message. Similarly, you will not be able to see their last seen status or online status.
- Re-addition: If the blocked contact tries to add you back to their contacts or sends you a new message after being blocked, WhatsApp does not notify you of this action. The messages will remain undelivered until they are unblocked.
- Media: Any media files (photos, videos, voice notes) sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered and will remain in their outbox until they are unblocked or deleted from the conversation.
- No Feedback: The blocked contact does not receive any indication that they have been blocked. They may think there is a network issue or that you are simply ignoring them.
Blocking a contact is a powerful tool for maintaining privacy and avoiding unwanted interactions on WhatsApp. It ensures that you can control who has access to your personal space within the app, promoting a safer and more enjoyable communication experience.