If a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp, do their messages arrive - briefly?
If a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp, their messages will not arrive to the blocker's device. However, the sender will still see a single check mark next to their message, indicating it was sent but not delivered.
If a subscriber is blocked in WhatsApp, do their messages arrive - in detail?
When a user is blocked on WhatsApp, the situation regarding message delivery can be complex and depends on several factors.
Firstly, it's important to understand that blocking a contact on WhatsApp does not prevent messages from being sent or received initially. The block essentially hides the contact’s messages and status updates from your view, meaning you won't see any new messages from them in your chat list. However, if the blocked user tries to send a message to you, it will appear as delivered on their end, but you will not receive any notification or see the message.
Moreover, if the blocked user is part of a group with you, they can still send and receive messages within that group. The block only affects one-on-one communication. This means that while you might be shielded from individual messages, group conversations remain unaffected.
It's also crucial to note that blocking someone on WhatsApp does not delete any previous messages exchanged between you and the blocked user. Those messages will still be visible in your chat history until you manually delete them. Similarly, media files such as photos, videos, or voice notes sent by the blocked user before the block was implemented will remain accessible.
Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that WhatsApp does not notify users when they have been blocked. The only indication might be that messages sent to the person who blocked you are not being delivered (i.e., they do not show a checkmark), but this can also happen due to other reasons such as network issues or the recipient's phone being turned off.
In summary, while blocking a user on WhatsApp does restrict your ability to see their messages and updates, it does not entirely prevent them from sending you messages. The messages will be marked as delivered on their end, but you will not receive any notification of these messages. Additionally, group conversations remain unaffected by the block.