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Here's how to take control of your inbox and stop getting all those unwanted messages.Get some spam relief by blocking accounts on MessengerFacebook is designed to bring people together, but sometimes, you’re connected with people and accounts you don’t necessarily want to interact with. They may want to talk to you, though—a lot. So, what are you supposed to do? Let these messages flood your inbox? If someone keeps sending you tons of messages you don’t want on Facebook, you can block them from messaging you. Blocking someone on Messenger in particular can help filter out the message clutter and even protect you from falling for Facebook scams. Here’s how to block someone on Messenger and stop those annoying messages from flooding your inbox. What does blocking someone on Messenger do?According to Facebook, blocking someone on Messenger means they won’t be able to talk to you through Messenger or desktop Facebook chat. They can’t call you or send you messages on Messenger or in a chat going forward. Your previous messages between yourself and the person you’re blocking won’t be deleted, so you have to manually delete those messages if you don’t want them. There could be a number of reasons why you choose to block someone on Messenger, including:
How to block someone on the Messenger mobile apprd.com, via MessengerIf you don’t want to receive someone’s messages or calls, here’s how to block them on the Messenger mobile app:
Here’s another way you can block someone on the Messenger mobile app:
If you don’t want to block someone on Facebook but you also don’t want to receive their messages anymore, you can choose to ignore their messages instead of outright blocking them. To do that, click “block messages and calls.” If you ignore someone’s messages, you won’t be notified when they message you and their messages will go to spam or message requests. However, you will still be friends with them on Facebook. If you want to block the person entirely, click “block on Facebook.” Blocking someone on Facebook means they will also be unfriended. Either way, you won’t get their messages on the Messenger app. If you want to know if someone already blocked you, here’s how to tell if someone blocked you on Facebook. They could have blocked you on other social media channels, too—here’s how to tell if someone blocked you on Instagram. How to block someone’s messages on Facebook via desktoprd.com, via facebook.comIf you’re on your computer and want to block someone from chatting with you on Facebook, here’s what to do:
How to unblock someone on the Messenger mobile appIf you decide to unblock someone on Messenger, here’s what to do:
Find out if you can see who viewed your Facebook profile. How to unblock someone’s messages on Facebook via desktopIf you’re on your computer and want to unblock someone to receive their messages again, here’s what to do:
Note: If you blocked someone on Facebook entirely, not just in Messenger, you’ll need to send them a friend request to reconnect. Blocking messages can keep your Messenger app free of spam and unwanted messages. However, if you think the messages are threatening and/or go against Facebook’s community standards, you can report the messages. Knowing how to block someone on Messenger allows you to control what messages you see and who contacts you on Facebook, so don’t be afraid to use this tactic when needed. Next, learn what a Facebook secret conversation is (and how to have one). Sources:
Emma Kumer/rd.com, Getty Images How to Stop Spam Texts on an iPhone or AndroidWhat does it look like when someone blocks you on Messenger?To find out if someone has blocked you on Messenger, you should first send them a message. If your message is not delivered, even after the recipient has been online, you're most likely blocked. To tell if your message isn't delivered, it will have an empty circle with a check mark for an icon.
Can someone tell if you block them on Messenger?Is a Person Notified When You Block Them. No. The other person will not receive a notification of any sort. However, they will lose the ability to message or call you as we have seen above.
What happens if you block someone on Messenger?What does blocking someone on Messenger do? According to Facebook, blocking someone on Messenger means they won't be able to talk to you through Messenger or desktop Facebook chat. They can't call you or send you messages on Messenger or in a chat going forward.
When you block someone on Messenger What do they see 2022?Once you block someone from Messenger, they can no longer contact you. This means that they won't be able to send you text, audio, or video messages. They'll only be able to see your profile picture and your previous conversations. They won't be able to know when you were last online or see your online status.
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