What happens when someone is added to the blacklist in WhatsApp - briefly?
When a user is added to the blacklist in WhatsApp, they are immediately blocked from contacting you via messages, calls, or status updates. Additionally, their profile picture will no longer be visible to you, ensuring complete isolation from that individual.
What happens when someone is added to the blacklist in WhatsApp - in detail?
When someone is added to the block list on WhatsApp, a series of changes and restrictions are implemented to protect the user's privacy and prevent unwanted communication. Here is a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Any messages sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to the recipient's phone. Instead, they will remain on the sender's device with a single checkmark (indicating that the message was sent but not received). The recipient will never see these messages in their chat list or notifications.
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Calls and Video Calls: All incoming calls, including voice and video calls from the blocked contact, are automatically rejected. The caller will hear a busy tone, similar to what they would hear if the recipient's phone was turned off or out of range.
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Status Updates: The blocked contact will no longer be able to see the recipient's status updates, including any changes in profile picture, "About" section, or last seen status. Conversely, the recipient will not see any status updates from the blocked contact.
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Read Receipts and Typing Notifications: The blocked contact will not receive read receipts (the double blue checkmarks) for their messages. Additionally, they will not be able to see when the recipient is typing a message or if their message has been delivered.
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Group Interaction: If both the user and the blocked contact are part of the same group, the blocked contact's messages in the group chat will still be visible to other members. However, the recipient will not receive any notifications for these messages. The blocked contact can also see the recipient's messages in the group chat.
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Media and Files: Any media files (such as photos, videos, or documents) sent by the blocked contact will not be delivered to the recipient's phone. These files will remain on the sender's device with no indication of being received.
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Visibility in Contacts List: The blocked contact remains visible in the user's contacts list and can still send messages or make calls, but none of these communications will reach the recipient unless they unblock the contact.
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Blocking Prevention: WhatsApp does not notify the blocked contact that they have been added to the block list. Therefore, the sender may continue sending messages without realizing they are being blocked.
In summary, adding someone to the block list on WhatsApp ensures a high degree of privacy and prevents unwanted interactions. The blocked contact is effectively cut off from communicating with the recipient, protecting their peace of mind and ensuring that no unwanted notifications or messages disturb them.