How can you tell if you've been blocked?

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Hi everyone, I was wondering what signs indicate that someone has blocked you on an iPhone. I used to think it was a green message bubble, but I heard that’s not the case anymore. Thanks!

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You could call the person and say ‘I messaged you. Did you get it?’

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Zion said:
You could call the person and say ‘I messaged you. Did you get it?’

I tried that, but they never answered.

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Micah said:

Zion said:
You could call the person and say ‘I messaged you. Did you get it?’

I tried that, but they never answered.

:skull::thinking:

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If the person also has an iPhone, their iMessage will just sit there and never say ‘Delivered.’

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Zinnia said:
If the person also has an iPhone, their iMessage will just sit there and never say ‘Delivered.’

Looks like I might be blocked then because my last two messages didn’t say ‘Delivered.’

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@Micah
One way I worked around this with a tough situation is I messaged them from my iPad. It delivered because it came from my email, not my phone number.

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Zinnia said:
@Micah
One way I worked around this with a tough situation is I messaged them from my iPad. It delivered because it came from my email, not my phone number.

Haha, I think I’ll just leave them alone. But I have one more question if you have a minute. When I look on my MacBook, the ‘Delivered’ is under the message, but on my iPhone, it’s missing. Does that mean I’m still blocked even if it says ‘Delivered’ on my MacBook?

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@Micah
I don’t have a MacBook, but if it’s the same as my situation with the iPad, it could be delivering under your email address.

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Zinnia said:
@Micah
I don’t have a MacBook, but if it’s the same as my situation with the iPad, it could be delivering under your email address.

I see, thank you. I just wish there was a simpler way to know.

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@Micah
Try sending messages just from your MacBook.

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Zinnia said:
@Micah
Try sending messages just from your MacBook.

I would, but I don’t want to bother them. Especially if they blocked me, haha. They must not want to hear from me.

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Micah said:

Zinnia said:
@Micah
Try sending messages just from your MacBook.

I would, but I don’t want to bother them. Especially if they blocked me, haha. They must not want to hear from me.

TBH, I usually think that’s a childish move. You’re better off without them.