What happens if someone adds me to their block list in WhatsApp - briefly?
If someone adds you to their block list on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to send them messages or view their profile information. Additionally, they will not receive any of your future messages, calls, or updates.
What happens if someone adds me to their block list in WhatsApp - in detail?
When someone adds you to their block list on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect your ability to communicate with them. Blocking is a privacy feature that allows users to control who can contact them and see their status updates. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: If you try to send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will not be delivered. The message will show only one checkmark (indicating that the message was sent, but not received) instead of two checkmarks (which would indicate delivery and reading). You will not receive any notification or indication that your messages are not being delivered.
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Calls: If you attempt to make a voice or video call to the person who has blocked you, it will show as "ringing" on your end, but the call will not go through. The other person will not receive any notification of the missed call.
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Status Updates: You will no longer be able to see the status updates (text, photo, video, or GIF) posted by the person who has blocked you. Similarly, they will not be able to see your status updates either.
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Profile Picture and Information: If someone blocks you, you cannot view their profile picture or any information in their profile, such as their "About" section or last seen status.
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Group Conversations: While blocking does not affect group conversations directly, it is possible for the person who blocked you to report your messages within a group chat, which could lead to further action by WhatsApp if the messages are deemed inappropriate. Additionally, the person who blocked you can still see and read your messages in the group chat.
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No Notification: There is no notification or alert sent to you indicating that someone has added you to their block list. The only way you might become aware of it is if you notice that your messages are not being delivered, your calls are not going through, and you can no longer see the other person's status updates or profile information.
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Mutual Contacts: Blocking does not affect mutual contacts. You will still be able to communicate with other people in your contact list who are not associated with the person who blocked you.
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Re-adding: If someone has blocked you and then decides to unblock you, there is no automatic notification or alert sent to you. However, once they have unblocked you, all previous messages, calls, and status updates will be visible again.
In summary, being added to someone's block list on WhatsApp significantly limits your ability to communicate with that person directly. While it does not prevent you from sending messages or making calls, those attempts will be futile as they will not reach the intended recipient. The main impact is on direct communication and visibility of each other's status updates and profile information.