What happens when you block someone in WhatsApp - briefly?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, they will no longer be able to send you messages or view your status updates. Additionally, their messages and calls will not disturb you anymore.
What happens when you block someone in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, several changes occur that affect both parties involved. The primary objective of blocking is to prevent unwanted communication and ensure privacy. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Message Delivery: Messages sent by the blocked user will not be delivered to your phone. Instead, they will remain in a queue on WhatsApp's servers until the block is lifted or expires. The blocked user will see only one checkmark next to their message, indicating that it was sent but not delivered.
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Call Blocking: All incoming calls from the blocked contact will be automatically declined. The blocked user will hear a busy tone or be informed that the call cannot be completed. This ensures that you are not disturbed by unwanted calls.
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Status Updates: The blocked user will no longer see updates to your status, profile picture, or any changes you make to your WhatsApp profile. Similarly, you won’t see their status updates or changes in their profile.
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Read Receipts and Last Seen: You will not be able to see the last seen status of the blocked contact, nor will they be able to see yours. Read receipts (the double checkmarks indicating that a message has been read) are also disabled for messages sent by the blocked user.
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Group Interactions: If you and the blocked user are part of the same group, neither of you will be removed from the group automatically. However, any messages sent by the blocked user within the group will not be visible to you. Similarly, if you send a message in the group, it will be visible to the blocked user unless they have also blocked you.
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Visibility: The blocked contact’s name and number will remain in your contacts list, but there won't be any indication that they are blocked. If you try to search for their name or number within WhatsApp, it might not appear in the results.
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Mutual Blocking: If both parties block each other, all communication between them ceases. Messages sent by either party will remain undelivered, and no one will see updates from the other's profile.
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Expiration of Block: WhatsApp blocks do not have a fixed expiry date. They remain in effect until you manually unblock the contact. To do this, go to your phone settings, find the blocked contacts list, and remove the desired contact from it.
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Data Retention: It’s important to note that blocking someone does not delete their messages or call history on your device. You will need to manually delete these if you wish to remove all traces of communication with them.
In summary, blocking someone on WhatsApp is a powerful tool for maintaining privacy and controlling unwanted interactions. Understanding the implications of this action helps ensure that users can make informed decisions about their digital communications.