Blocking a friend on Facebook might be the only remedy to unwanted posts and comments or it might be as a result of a continuous disagreement between you and the individual which is becoming tense gradually.
It can also be as a result of you avoiding a friend or preventing friends from becoming foes/enemies. Whatever reason it might be, this article shows you how to block a close or unwanted friend on Facebook.
Follow the procedures below to block a friend
On a site where people often share intimate details of their lives, it’s also a fertile ground for creepy people to be, well, creepy, paying too much attention to others rather than focusing on their own lives.
And so Facebook is one of many social media sites where there is indeed the ability for you to permanently block someone from being able to track you, see what you post, comment on your photos or even email you. Facebook explains this important nuance of the process too:
The method above is for those using desktop or browser. Lets take a look at how to view your blocked list on your Facebook App
https://web.facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking
It can also be as a result of you avoiding a friend or preventing friends from becoming foes/enemies. Whatever reason it might be, this article shows you how to block a close or unwanted friend on Facebook.
Follow the procedures below to block a friend
''I’ve had to block a number of weirdos and creeps on Facebook in the last few years, including one ex who just wouldn’t stop bugging me. Now I’d like to review the list. How do I see who I’ve blocked on Facebook?''
Sounds like you’ve had more Facebook adventures than a lot of people, particularly the creepy stalker ex bit. Then again, I know a lot of people who have issues with a friend or two. Or should I say “friend” in quotes since really, if they’re creepy and bugging you, they’re probably not actually a friend, right? Social media overall has really forced us to redefine this whole concept of a friend, actually, and now your friends are just as likely to live 2500 miles away as they are to be down the street.On a site where people often share intimate details of their lives, it’s also a fertile ground for creepy people to be, well, creepy, paying too much attention to others rather than focusing on their own lives.
And so Facebook is one of many social media sites where there is indeed the ability for you to permanently block someone from being able to track you, see what you post, comment on your photos or even email you. Facebook explains this important nuance of the process too:
Got it?''Blocking is reciprocal, so you also won’t be able to do things like start a conversation with them or add them as a friend. Keep in mind that blocking someone may not prevent all communications or interactions such as in apps or groups and only affects your experience on Facebook, not elsewhere on the web.''
Turns out that with the recent redesign, it’s surprisingly easy to see who’s on your own block list.
- Look out for the drop down icon at the top of your Facebook pag
- On the drop down menu, click on ''Settings''
- On the left-hand side, you will see an option that says ''Blocking''
- After clicking on it, you will see a list of all the people you have blocked.
The method above is for those using desktop or browser. Lets take a look at how to view your blocked list on your Facebook App
- Tap on the menu button (Top right for Android and Bottom right for iPhone users)
- Scroll down and tap on ''Settings & Privacy'', on the drop down, tap on ''Settings''
- On the pop up interface, scroll down, locate and tap on ''Blocking'' under ''Privacy''
- The screen that pops up shows you a list of all your blocked Facebook users
Yes, you can see I have blocked Caliban, Suhaimi, and Desiree. All because of incessant spamming, actually.
To give someone a second chance, all I need to do is click “Unblock” and they’re no longer blocked from seeing whatever you post or share to the public.
How to View My blocked list & Unblock People/FB Friends on Facebook - Link
The quickest way to view all your blocked friends is to access it from this linkhttps://web.facebook.com/settings?tab=blocking
Public? What about being friends? Nope, not quite. Here’s how Facebook explains it:
I hope this guide was helpful?''Note: Removing a block will not restore the friend connection. If you block a friend and then remove that person from your block list, you’ll need to send them a new friend request.''
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