Can a blocked person still call me on WhatsApp - briefly?
If you have blocked someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to call you. Blocking a contact prevents them from initiating any form of communication with you on the platform.
Can a blocked person still call me on WhatsApp - in detail?
When a person is blocked on WhatsApp, their ability to contact you is significantly restricted. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
Calling and Voice Messages
Once you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to call you or send voice messages. This includes both audio calls and video calls. The blocked user will see your status as "last seen" with the timestamp of when they were blocked, but they won't be able to initiate any form of direct contact through calls.
Messaging Restrictions
Blocking a user also prevents them from sending you text messages or media files like photos and videos. Any attempts to send messages will fail to deliver, and the blocked user will not receive any notification that their message was undeliverable. This ensures that your inbox remains free of unwanted communications.
Visibility of Status Updates
While blocked users cannot call you or send messages, they can still view your profile picture and status updates if your privacy settings allow it. However, they won't be able to comment on your status or engage with you directly through these features. It’s important to note that even though they might see your status, you have full control over who can see what, which can be adjusted in the app's privacy settings.
Group Interactions
If both you and the blocked user are part of the same group chat, the user will still be able to send messages to the group, but these messages won’t be visible to you. Similarly, if they call the group, you won’t receive any notifications or see their presence in the call. The rest of the group members can continue interacting with the blocked user as usual.
Unblocking and Re-blocking
If at any point you decide to unblock the user, they will regain the ability to call you and send messages again. However, this also means that all their previous messages will be delivered to your inbox immediately upon unblocking. If you wish to re-block them later, you can do so, but it’s essential to be aware of these dynamics when managing your contacts.
Conclusion
In summary, blocking a user on WhatsApp effectively prevents them from calling or sending messages directly to you. This feature is designed to protect users from unwanted contact and ensures that your communication remains secure and controlled.