Will the user see that I blocked them in WhatsApp - briefly?
If you block someone on WhatsApp, they will not be able to see your last seen or online status. However, they may notice that messages are no longer being delivered and their profile picture will no longer be visible to them.
Will the user see that I blocked them in WhatsApp - in detail?
When you block someone on WhatsApp, the experience for both parties is designed to be subtle and respectful of privacy. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens:
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Messages Status: The blocked user will not receive any further messages from you after they have been blocked. This means that if you try to send them a message, it will remain in your outbox with an "undelivered" status.
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Last Seen and Online Status: Once you block someone, you will no longer see their last seen or online status in the chat window. Similarly, they won't be able to see yours either. This mutual privacy setting ensures that both parties are not aware of each other's online activities.
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Profile Picture and Status: Blocking a user means you won’t be able to view their profile picture or status updates anymore. Conversely, they will also lose access to your profile picture and any status updates you share.
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Calls: If the blocked user attempts to call you via WhatsApp, the call will not go through. They will receive a message saying that the call did not connect. This discreet handling avoids any direct indication that they have been blocked.
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Group Interaction: If both of you are part of a group on WhatsApp, the blocked user will still be able to see your messages within the group chat and interact with you there. However, they won’t be able to add you to other groups or call you privately.
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No Notification: Importantly, WhatsApp does not send a notification to the blocked user informing them that they have been blocked. The absence of messages, status updates, and calls might raise suspicion, but there is no direct confirmation from the app itself.
In summary, while blocking someone on WhatsApp doesn’t send a direct notification or alert, the changes in interaction (such as undelivered messages and unviewable statuses) can serve as indirect indicators. The design aims to maintain a level of privacy and discretion for both parties involved.