What happens if you are added to someone's blocklist on WhatsApp - briefly?
If you are added to someone's blocklist on WhatsApp, you will no longer be able to send messages or make calls to that person. Additionally, your messages and calls will not be delivered to them.
What happens if you are added to someone's blocklist on WhatsApp - in detail?
Being added to someone's blocklist on WhatsApp significantly alters the interaction dynamics between you and that person. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery Status: When you send a message to someone who has blocked you, it will not display the standard checks or double checks indicating delivery or read receipt. Your messages will show only one check mark, which means they were sent but not delivered. This is a clear indicator that your message may not have reached the recipient.
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Calls and Voice Messages: You won't be able to call the person who has blocked you. The call will not go through, and you will see a notification saying the call failed. Similarly, any voice messages you send will also not be delivered.
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Profile Information: You will no longer be able to see the profile picture, status updates, or last seen/online information of the person who has blocked you. This is because WhatsApp restricts access to such details for users in a blocklist.
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Group Interactions: If you are both part of the same group, your messages will still be delivered within that group, and the other person will see them. However, they have the option to mute or ignore your messages if they choose to do so. You won't receive any notifications indicating that they have read your message in a group setting either.
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No Notification: The person who has blocked you will not receive any notification informing them that you have tried to send a message or make a call. This ensures that the block remains discreet and avoids potential confrontations.
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Future Interactions: Being on someone's blocklist is not permanent unless they choose to keep it that way. If at some point, the person decides to unblock you, all previously sent messages will still not be delivered or read. Normal interaction can only resume after the block has been lifted.
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Mutual Contacts: The fact that someone has blocked you is private and will not be visible to other contacts. WhatsApp ensures privacy in this regard, maintaining the confidentiality of blocklist actions.
Understanding these changes can help manage expectations and communication strategies when dealing with a situation where you might have been added to someone's blocklist on WhatsApp.