What happens if you block a user in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to see your profile picture, status updates, or any messages you send. Additionally, their messages will not be delivered to you, and you will not receive any notifications from them.
What happens if you block a user in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block a user on WhatsApp, several changes occur to both your interaction with that person and their ability to contact or view information from you. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Communication Block: The primary effect of blocking someone is the immediate cessation of any form of communication between the two accounts. This includes messages, calls, and even status updates. Any attempts by the blocked user to contact you will fail, and they will not receive any delivery confirmation for their messages or calls.
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Invisibility: Once blocked, the user’s profile picture, about section, and last seen/online status become invisible to you. Similarly, your profile information becomes unavailable to them. This ensures that neither party can see updates from the other in real-time.
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Group Interaction: If both of you are part of a group chat, the blocked user will remain in the group, but their messages will not be delivered to you. You, on the other hand, can continue participating in the group without any disruption. However, if you attempt to view the blocked user's profile within the group, it will show as unavailable.
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered and there will be no indication that you have received them. You won’t see any notifications for these messages either. Conversely, if you send a message to the blocked user, it will show as delivered on your end, but they will not receive it.
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Contact List: The blocked user will still appear in your contact list, but with no associated information (like status or profile picture). This helps maintain a record of who has been blocked without removing them from the list entirely.
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Re-adding Contacts: If you decide to unblock the user, they will not automatically be added back to your contacts. You would need to manually add their contact information again to re-establish communication.
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Data Preservation: Blocking a user does not delete the conversation history between you and that person. The messages remain in your chat log for future reference if needed, but they are essentially frozen at the point of blocking.
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Privacy Settings: WhatsApp ensures that the blocked user cannot view your profile picture, about information, status updates, or any other shared media. This provides an additional layer of privacy and security.
In summary, blocking a user on WhatsApp effectively ends all direct communication while preserving group chat participation and maintaining a record of who has been blocked. It offers a robust way to control unwanted interactions without deleting the conversation history or compromising privacy settings.