If you block a person in WhatsApp, what do they see - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to your information. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you.
If you block a person in WhatsApp, what do they see - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience for the blocked user is notably different from their perspective compared to when they are simply removed from your contact list or if you have deleted them from your phone's address book. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
- Initial Message Failure: If the blocked user tries to send you a message after being blocked, WhatsApp will not immediately indicate that their message has failed to deliver. Instead, they will see checkmarks next to their message, which can be misleading as it typically indicates delivery. However, over time, if the message does not get delivered, these checkmarks may disappear or change, hinting at a potential issue.
- Calls and Media: Any attempts by the blocked user to call you will fail immediately. They will see a notification stating that the call did not connect. Similarly, any media files (photos, videos, documents) sent to you will fail to deliver, and they might receive an error message indicating that the content could not be delivered.
- Profile Picture and Status: The blocked user will no longer have access to your profile picture or status updates. Your last seen or online status will also be hidden from them. This is a clear sign that something has changed in their ability to interact with you on WhatsApp.
- Group Interactions: If both of you are part of the same group, the blocked user can still see your messages within the group chat. However, they won’t be able to directly communicate with you or view your profile picture or status within the group. You, on the other hand, will still see their messages and be able to interact with them as if nothing has changed, but from your perspective, their messages will appear without a profile picture.
- No Notification: The blocked user won’t receive any notification informing them that they have been blocked. They may only realize it through the signs mentioned above, such as failed message delivery or calls not connecting.
- Re-addition: If you decide to unblock the person at a later time, their past messages will still be available in your chat history. However, any messages sent during the period they were blocked will not be delivered to you.
In summary, while blocking someone on WhatsApp restricts their ability to communicate with you, it does so subtly and without explicit notification to the blocked user. The signs of being blocked are more inferred through failed message deliveries, unsuccessful calls, and the inability to see your profile picture or status updates.