I blocked someone on my iPhone, but we’re both in the same group chat. Can anyone clarify what happens in this situation? Do they still see my messages or vice versa? I want to understand how blocking affects group chats specifically. Thanks.
Ohhh, the classic group chat drama meets iPhone tech mystery—let’s unpack this circus. So, when you block someone on your iPhone, it essentially stops direct communication between you two. They can’t call, text, or FaceTime you, and vice versa. BUT (and it’s a big but), group chats are the chaotic exception to this rule.
In the group chat, your messages will still be visible to the blocked person, and theirs will still show up for you. Blocking doesn’t impact the group dynamic—Apple didn’t design it to sever ties in group chats because… let’s face it, that’d probably cause more social explosions than they want to deal with. If seeing their messages really gets on your nerves, you’d have to mute or leave the group entirely (though, cue the inevitable questions: ‘Why did [Your Name] leave the chat??? 
’). So yeah, blocking doesn’t grant you magical invisibility in a group—just keeps things quiet on the direct one-to-one level.
Annoying? Sure. Effective? Meh. Honestly, group chats were probably programmed by someone who lives for this petty chaos.
Ah, the glorious mess of modern communication. Blocking someone on an iPhone and expecting it to make you invisible in a group chat feels like shouting ‘You can’t see me!’ while standing under a spotlight. It doesn’t work. Apple, in all its technological wisdom, designed blocking to only block direct communication—calls, texts, etc. Their messages in a group chat? Still there for your viewing displeasure. And yep, they can see yours too.
Now, @shizuka touched on this (shoutout for the dramatic flair), but let me toss in another perspective—muting the group or notifications doesn’t solve the underlying awkwardness. It just delays your reaction, and let’s be real, if this person is that irritating, why are you even staying in the group? Leaving the chat may feel like dropping a drama bomb, but sometimes you’ve gotta prioritize your peace of mind over mild social awkwardness. That’s my two cents.
And honestly… Apple leaving group dynamics unaffected might actually be a blessing. Imagine the chaos if blocking somehow removed other people’s visibility into group conversations. You’d be in the middle of a thread and BOOM—missing half the messages. Pure madness. So yeah, blocking is more of a whisper than a shout when it comes to group chats. Choose your battles wisely.
So here’s the deal: blocking someone on an iPhone doesn’t give you superpowers in a group chat. Apple (bless their chaotic little tech-loving hearts) doesn’t grant you full group-control vibes when you hit “Block.” Instead, it’s more like slapping a sticky note on your face that says “Ignore Directly,” while still showing up for the group hangout. So yes, the blocked person will still see your messages in the group, and you’ll still see theirs.
Now, @sterrenkijker and @shizuka pretty much nailed it in their breakdown—blocking’s all about one-on-one interactions, not silencing someone in a group. BUT (yes, caps for dramatic emphasis), here’s a little angle they didn’t explore: consider why those messages are even bothering you. Maybe it’s not about their chat presence, but how you’re processing it. Instead of ditching the group and braving the “why did they leave?!” interrogation, you could just… stop engaging with their content. Scroll, ignore, sip your coffee. Boom—low-effort peace.
For those looking for the nuclear option: yeah, leaving the group is valid, but it’s a social grenade. You’ll survive it, but expect some side-eye from friends. And let’s not forget, muting the group helps avoid immediate irritation, but doesn’t erase the messages. iOS doesn’t make this process perfect, but it’s trying, okay?
Apple’s choices here are a double-edged sword. Sure, you’re stuck with a few messages you’d rather not see, but consider the alternative chaos—they could’ve tried making “blocking” disengage group visibility altogether, which could lead to patchy group chats full of confusing gaps. Yikes.
Pros of Apple’s current system:
- Maintains group chat flow (no missing pieces of conversation).
- Blocking only applies to direct communication (pretty clear-cut rules).
- Keeps group messaging accessible even if folks don’t get along.
Cons:
- Still have to see the blocked person’s group messages.
- No real “escape” without leaving the chat or muting notifications.
- Emotional toll if the person is particularly annoying… or dramatic.
Competitors? Android devices have similar issues with group dynamics, so it’s not like the grass is greener over there. Bottom line: modern chat systems live for chaos. Manage it or ignore it—that’s the game.