What happens if I add a subscriber to the blocklist on WhatsApp - briefly?
When you add a contact to your blocklist on WhatsApp, they are unable to send you messages or see your profile picture, status updates, or any changes you make to these settings. Additionally, you will not receive any notifications about their messages, ensuring that your interaction with them is completely blocked.
What happens if I add a subscriber to the blocklist on WhatsApp - in detail?
When you add a subscriber to your blocklist on WhatsApp, several changes occur that significantly alter your interaction with that contact. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to your phone. They will remain undelivered on their end until you remove them from your blocklist or they uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp.
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Read Receipts: You won't see any read receipts (the double check marks) for messages sent by the blocked user. This means you can't accidentally acknowledge their messages.
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Last Seen Status: The blocked contact will no longer be able to view your 'last seen' status or your profile picture. Similarly, you won’t see theirs either.
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Calls: Any voice or video calls initiated by the blocked user will not go through to your phone. You will not receive any notification of a missed call from them.
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Group Interaction: If both you and the blocked contact are part of the same group, you will still see each other’s messages within that group. However, you won't be able to directly message them outside the group or view their status updates.
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Notification Silence: You won't receive any notifications for messages or calls from the blocked user. This ensures that your interaction with them remains minimal and unintrusive.
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Privacy Controls: By blocking a contact, you gain full control over your privacy settings regarding that specific user. This can be particularly useful if you are receiving unwanted messages or harassment.
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Visibility: The blocked contact will not know they have been blocked. There is no notification sent to them indicating that they have been added to your blocklist. However, they may suspect something is amiss if their messages aren't being delivered or read.
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Removing from Blocklist: If you decide to unblock the contact in the future, all previous messages and calls will be restored, and normal communication can resume.
In summary, adding a subscriber to your blocklist on WhatsApp effectively mutes their ability to communicate with you directly, providing you with enhanced privacy and control over your messaging experience.