When you block someone’s texts, it means that you are preventing them from sending you messages via text messaging. This can be done through various means, such as using built-in blocking features on your phone. Using third-party blocking apps, or contacting your mobile service provider to request a block. The process and effects of blocking someone’s texts can vary depending on the specific device, operating system, and messaging app you are using. In general, when you block someone’s texts, they may or may not know that they have been blocked. The extent to which they can still communicate with you can vary.
Let’s start with the most common scenario: blocking someone’s texts using built-in blocking features on your phone. Most smartphones have built-in blocking features that allow you to block specific phone numbers or contacts. When you block someone’s texts using these features, the texts from the blocked number or contact are usually silently ignored. The sender does not receive any notifications that their messages have been blocked. From the sender’s perspective, their messages appear to have been delivered, but you, as the recipient, simply do not receive them. This means that the sender may not be aware that their messages are being blocked. As they do not receive any indication that their messages are not reaching you.
However, there are some potential clues that may indicate to the sender that their texts are being blocked. For example, if the sender sees that their messages are marked as “delivered” but never receive a “read” receipt or response. They may start to suspect that they have been blocked. Additionally, if the sender tries to call you and their calls go straight to voicemail without ringing. They may also infer that they have been blocked. However, these clues are not definitive proof that someone has blocked their texts. As there could be other reasons why messages are not marked as “read” or calls go to voicemail, such as poor signal, technical issues. The recipient simply not checking their messages or phone.
Another factor that may affect whether the sender knows they have been blocked is the type of messaging app being used. For example, some messaging apps, such as Apple’s iMessage, may indicate to the sender that their messages have been delivered but not read when they are blocked. This can be a clue to the sender that their messages are not being received. On the other hand, other messaging apps may not provide any indication to the sender that their messages are being blocked. As they do not have read receipts or delivery confirmations. This can make it harder for the sender to know if their messages are being blocked or simply ignored.
It’s also worth noting that blocking someone’s texts typically only affects messages sent via SMS or MMS. Which are the standard text messaging protocols used by most mobile carriers. If the sender and recipient are both using internet-based messaging apps. Such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Signal, blocking someone’s texts may not have the same effect. As these apps use their own protocols and blocking mechanisms. In some cases, the sender may still be able to send messages to the blocked recipient using these apps. But the messages may be ignored or marked as spam by the recipient’s app.
In addition to the above, it’s important to consider that blocking someone’s texts may not be a foolproof way to avoid their messages. As there are ways for the sender to circumvent the block. For example, the sender may use a different phone number or messaging app to contact you. They may try to contact you through other means, such as social media, email, or phone calls. It’s also worth noting that blocking someone’s texts does not prevent them from leaving voicemails or sending messages through other means, such as through a different messaging app or by contacting you through a mutual contact.
