Blocking Users
Manage Unwanted Interactions
If you're experiencing unwanted interactions from another user on BludImage, blocking them is an effective way to limit their ability to interact with you. This article explains how to block and unblock users, and what happens when you block someone.
How to Block a User
There are several ways to block a user:
From a User's Profile
- Visit the profile of the user you want to block
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of their profile
- Select "Block User" from the dropdown menu
- Confirm your decision in the dialog that appears
From a Comment
- Find a comment from the user you want to block
- Click the three dots (⋮) next to their comment
- Select "Block User" from the dropdown
- Confirm your decision
From a Direct Message
- Open the conversation with the user
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the top right of the conversation
- Select "Block User"
- Confirm your decision
Viewing Your Block List
To see a list of users you've blocked:
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click on the "Privacy" tab in the left sidebar
- Scroll down to the "Blocked Users" section
Unblocking a User
If you decide to unblock someone:
- Go to your Settings → Privacy → Blocked Users list
- Find the user you want to unblock
- Click the "Unblock" button next to their name
- Confirm your decision
Note: After unblocking someone, you may need to wait 24 hours before you can block them again.
What Happens When You Block Someone
When you block a user on BludImage, the following restrictions are put in place:
For You
- You won't see their comments on any content
- You won't receive notifications about their activities
- Their content won't appear in your feed or search results
- They cannot send you direct messages
- You cannot see their profile unless you manually navigate to it
For the Blocked User
- They won't be notified that you've blocked them
- They cannot send you direct messages
- They cannot comment on your images
- They cannot tag you in comments or posts
- They can still see your public content, but cannot interact with it
Important Notes
- Blocking is not completely invisible — a user may realize they've been blocked if they try to interact with you
- Blocking someone doesn't remove any existing interactions (comments, mentions) that occurred before the block
- If you're experiencing serious harassment, consider reporting the user in addition to blocking them
- There is no limit to how many users you can block
Block vs. Mute
BludImage also offers a "mute" option, which is less restrictive than blocking:
| Feature | Block | Mute |
|---|---|---|
| Prevents the user from seeing your content | No | No |
| Prevents the user from commenting on your content | Yes | No |
| Prevents you from seeing their content | Yes | Yes |
| Prevents direct messages | Yes | No |
| Prevents notifications from them | Yes | Yes |
| Can be detected by the other user | Possibly | No |
To mute a user instead of blocking them, follow the same steps but select "Mute User" instead of "Block User" from the dropdown menus.
When to Report Instead of (or in Addition to) Blocking
While blocking is effective for managing your own experience, some situations warrant reporting a user to BludImage's moderation team:
- The user is harassing multiple people
- The user is posting illegal content
- The user has created multiple accounts to circumvent your blocks
- The user is making threats or engaging in targeted harassment
In these cases, please report the user so our team can take appropriate action.
Need More Help?
If you're experiencing persistent issues with another user or have questions about blocking, please contact our support team for assistance.
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