Is it better to delete or block someone on Facebook?

Unfriend lets you remove someone from your friends list, without notifying the person that you have done so. However, you'd still be able to see his/her profile or posts. Block lets you disconnect completely from the person you're blocking, meaning you two are invisible to each other on Facebook.
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Is it better to block or unfriend first on Facebook?

If you do not want someone to be able to see your profile, items you post on your timeline, tag you, or send you messages, then you should block this person. When you block someone, you automatically unfriend that person.
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What's the difference between being blocked and unfriended on Facebook?

If you don't want someone to see your profile, add you as a friend or send you a message, you can block their profile. Note: If you unfriend someone's profile, you'll also be removed from that profile's friends list. If you want to be friends with this profile again, you'll need to add them as a friend again.
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When you block someone on Facebook what do they see?

Photos: You might see photos or tags of the blocked profile added by other people. Groups: A profile you've blocked won't be able to add you to a group, but you'll be able to see groups that the blocked profile created or is a member of.
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Is it better to block someone or remove them?

You'll be removed from each other's friends list, and your username will no longer be searchable. If you only "remove" them, they'll still be able to see your public stories, whereas a block will totally prevent them from witnessing any inspired selfies.
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What is worse unfriending and blocking?

If you unfriend someone, you can still see each other's public posts and everything on the other person's profile that she made public, including photos and updates. However, when you block a user, you automatically unfriend him and neither of you can see each other's posts, public or otherwise.
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Is Blocking someone healthy?

Blocking on social networks like Facebook, Google+ and Twitter is an act of kindness and compassion. It enhances free speech. It can improve your life, and make the world a better place. You should block people without hesitation or guilt, and for a long list of reasons.
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How do you politely unfriend someone on Facebook?

To unfriend someone's profile:
  1. Go to that profile by typing their profile name into the search bar at the top.
  2. Tap Friends.
  3. Tap Unfriend, then tap Yes.
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Can I see who blocked me on Facebook?

Similarly, if you want to know who blocked you on the Facebook app, it's at the top of your feed. A list of profiles and pages will come up. Toggle the results by clicking on People. If you've been blocked, their profile won't show up under this setting.
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Can you block someone on Facebook and still be friends?

When you block somebody, they won't just not be able to post on your timeline. They won't be able to see anything you post on your timeline, tag you, send you an invite, try to friend you, or start a conversation with you. And if you're already friends with them, you'll unfriend them as well.
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When should you unfriend someone?

Eight reasons to unfriend someone on Facebook
  • They've turned into a robot. ...
  • You don't know who they are. ...
  • They broke your heart. ...
  • You don't like them anymore. ...
  • Annoying status updates. ...
  • Obnoxious photo uploads. ...
  • Clashing religious or political views. ...
  • “I wanted a free Whopper.”
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When you block someone do they know?

Blocking Someone on Android Messages and Apple iMessage

When you block a contact over Android or iPhone, they will still be able to send you text messages. These messages will not show up on your phone but the sender will see the messages as sent. They won't know that they've been blocked.
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How do you politely unfriend someone?

Be slow in responding to their texts and try not to talk on the phone as often. When you do talk, keep the conversations relatively short. Remember, don't be mean or abrupt with them. You're not trying to hurt their feelings here, so just keep it light and say things like "I'm sorry, I've really got to run!"
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Does unfriending hurt?

Although being unfriended can be a painful experience, it's often because of the other person's perception or hangups and nothing to do with you. Avoid wracking your brain to figure out what you could have done or said to upset the person because there may be nothing at all that led them to do it.
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Can you tell if someone search you on Facebook?

No, Facebook doesn't let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can't provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app. Was this helpful?
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Why do people block you on Facebook?

Facebook permits users to communicate freely with one another, but also allows individuals to limit access to their profiles on an as-needed basis. Namely, if another Facebook user decides he or she doesn't want you to view his or her profile and uploads or contact him or her, that user blocks you.
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Can you hide your Facebook profile from someone without blocking them?

Depending on your needs, you can either hide your profile from specific users or you can configure your profile to be invisible to everyone except friends or friends of friends. On the other hand, if you only want to hide your profile when you are signed out, you can do so by deactivating your account.
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Can someone tell if you take a break on Facebook?

No. Nobody gets to know that you have taken a break from someone, including the special person. It's a sweet little secret between you and Facebook. However, the other person might find things a bit suspicious when your posts stop appearing on their feed and also when they will be unable to see the posts on your wall.
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Is Blocking someone manipulative?

Blocking isn't just a mental health break. Use the option after lecturing someone and giving them no chance to respond and it's a manipulative move. It's something narcissists often do online to control a narrative.
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How does a man feel when you block him?

When you block a guy on social media, he may feel hurt. Whether the hurt manifests as anger or denial, he might be very hurt. Blocking a guy is more serious than most people like to think, it basically implies that they want to end things and cut off all contact.
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Is it rude to block someone on Facebook?

On this, social media experts agree: The answer is yes. “It's OK to block, unfriend or shut down an account for pretty much any reason,” said Daniel Post Senning, the great-great grandson of etiquette icon Emily Post and a co-author of the 18th edition of “Emily Post's Etiquette.”
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How do you react when someone blocks you?

How to React When Someone Blocks You
  1. 1 Confirm they actually blocked you.
  2. 2 Take some time before you reach out to the person who blocked you.
  3. 3 Let it go if you just broke up.
  4. 4 Forget about them if you never met IRL.
  5. 5 Wait for them to reach out.
  6. 6 Resist the urge to get revenge.
  7. 7 Ask a mutual friend to talk to them.
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What happens when you block someone on Facebook but you have mutual friends?

When you block someone, it doesn't affect the content of your mutual friends. You'll see their content but not the tags. The only time the posts of your mutual friends are hidden from you is when they post on the wall of the user that blocked you.
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How do you know a friendship is over?

You have little or nothing to talk about

Sometimes, friends drift apart, whether you have less in common or life circumstances have changed. If you have little or nothing to talk about anymore, it may be a sign your friendship as you knew it has come to an end.
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Can iMessage someone who blocked me on Messenger?

While you're blocked on Messenger alone, you can still view the person's Facebook profile and interact with their content. However, you can't send them messages or reach to old messages send before they blocked you.
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