What happens if a blocked contact writes to WhatsApp - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp and they try to send you a message, the message will not be delivered to your phone. Instead, it will remain undelivered on their end until they are unblocked or they delete the message.
What happens if a blocked contact writes to WhatsApp - in detail?
When a user blocks a contact on WhatsApp, the communication between them is effectively severed. Here's what happens in detail when a blocked contact tries to write or communicate:
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Message Delivery: Any message sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to the user who has blocked them. The sender will see a single checkmark (which indicates that the message was sent), but it will never turn into two checkmarks (confirming delivery). This is because WhatsApp does not attempt to deliver messages to blocked contacts.
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No Notification: The blocked contact's messages will not trigger any notifications on the user's device. This means that the user will not receive alerts about new messages from the blocked contact, ensuring that their communication attempts are completely ignored.
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Invisible in Chat List: Messages from the blocked contact do not appear in the user's chat list or any other visible areas of the WhatsApp interface. This ensures that the user does not accidentally see any of the blocked contact’s messages.
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Status and Call Blocking: In addition to text messages, blocking a contact also prevents their status updates from appearing on the user's Status feed. Furthermore, calls from the blocked contact will not go through; if they attempt to call, it will show as "calling" on their end but will never connect.
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Group Interaction Limitation: If both users are part of a group, the blocked contact can still send messages within that group. However, the user who has blocked the contact will not receive any notifications or see messages from the blocked contact within the group chat. This ensures that the blocking action remains effective even in a group setting.
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No Indication to Blocked Contact: The blocked contact is not informed that they have been blocked. Their messages will simply fail to deliver, and calls will not connect, providing no explicit indication of the blockage.
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Permanent Nature: WhatsApp does not provide a way for the blocked user to bypass this restriction. The only method to resume communication is if the user who initiated the block decides to unblock the contact.
This comprehensive blocking feature ensures that users can effectively manage their privacy and avoid unwanted communications on the platform.