Do you suspect someone has blocked you on Messenger? Here are the tips to help you find out.
Can't contact anyone on Messenger? No answer or the message doesn't seem to have reached him? Sometimes we feel like we are blocked by a contact on Messenger, Facebook's instant messaging application. If someone blocks you on Messenger, they may choose not to message you, which feels like they're sending a message on the wind.
Before we give you tips to find out if someone has actually blocked you, Warning about online harassment. If someone has actually blocked you, it's probably for a good reason. So if you have confirmation that you are indeed blocked by her, please respect her decision and avoid finding another way to contact her. Remember that online harassment is a criminal offense and the perpetrator could face a prison sentence of up to two years and a fine of up to 30,000 euros.
How do you know if someone has blocked you on Messenger?
First of all, Messenger gives no indication that someone has actually blocked you. However, some details might alarm you. If You cannot see your contact's last online time or online status, which may mean that this person has blocked you. However, it is possible that the person has simply deactivated their online status or has not been online for a while.
When you send a message to a contact, the message “Sent” appears to indicate that the message has been… sent. If the circle with the profile photo does not appear below the message after a certain period of time, this may be an indication that the person has blocked you. However, it could also mean that the recipient hasn't opened the message yet, especially if it's a contact you don't chat with often. In some cases, Messenger may also display a warning when you send a message, e.g. For example, “Message not sent” or “This person is not receiving any messages at the moment”, but this display does not occur very often.
Another element that might give you a clue: if the person's account does not appear at all when searching, this may indicate that their account has been deleted instead of blocking you. Here are just a few pointers that might give you food for thought.
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