What Does Blocking Do?
Blocking a user on Threads prevents them from viewing your profile, posts, or stories. They won‘t get notifications about your activity, and you won‘t see their content or get notifications either. Essentially, blocking severs the connection between you and another user.
You‘ll typically block someone who is:
- Harassing you
- Spamming your posts with unwanted promotions/links
- Someone you no longer wish to interact with
Blocking helps control who can access your content and is an important tool for maintaining your privacy and safety while using social platforms like Threads.
Step-by-Step Guide to Blocking Users
Here are the three methods you can use to block other Threads users:
Method 1: Block From Your Home Feed
When viewing your home feed:
- Tap the three-dot menu next to a user‘s post
- Select "Block"
This prevents all of that user‘s future posts from appearing in your feed.
Method 2: Block From Comments
To block someone who commented:
- Tap the three dots next to their comment
- Choose "Block"
You won‘t see future comments from a blocked user, even on posts from accounts you both follow.
Method 3: Block a Follower
To block a user you currently follow:
- Visit their profile
- Tap the three-dot menu
- Select "Block"
This removes your connection, prevents further interactions, and stops their posts from appearing to you.
Unblocking Users
If you change your mind, you can unblock users:
- Go to your profile » App Settings
- Tap "Privacy"
- Choose "Blocked Accounts"
- Tap "Unblock" next to the user
Unblocking restores your ability to view, interact with, and be notified about that user‘s activity.
Other Blocking Options
Along with fully blocking a user, you also have the options to:
- Mute: Stops a user‘s posts from your feed but doesn‘t block access/notifications
- Hide: Removes an individual post from your feed
So muting is good for reducing annoying content without severing ties. Hiding lets you curate feed content post-by-post.
Staying Safe from Harassment
Unfortunately, many people experience harassment like bullying, threats, stalking, or other abuse online. Make sure to report any extremely troubling behavior before outright blocking so platforms can investigate.
You can also make your Threads account private so only approved followers see your content. Limiting personal info visible to strangers is another precaution worth taking.
In Summary
Blocking users on Threads helps you control privacy and reduces unwanted content/interactions. Make sure to block responsibly and seek additional support if you experience severe harassment.
