Understanding the Impact of Blocking Someone on Discord

Many users often wonder whether blocking someone on Discord deletes their direct messages (DMs). This article clarifies the impact of blocking someone on Discord, addressing common misconceptions and providing detailed information on how user interactions are affected.

Does Blocking Someone Delete DMs?

No, blocking someone on Discord does not delete the DMs they have shared with you. Similarly, you will still retain their messages until you manually delete them. Blocking only prevents the other party from initiating new messages or friend requests. Here’s how it works:

DM Retention: If you block someone, they can still see the DMs you’ve shared with them, but they cannot send new messages or add you as a friend. Your Side: You can still access and read their DMs. You can delete these messages individually or remove them entirely from your chat history. Message Interactions: If you block someone on your side, they will no longer receive any new messages, but they will still be able to see any previous messages in your chat history.

What Happens When You Block Someone on Discord?

Blocking someone on Discord has the following effects:

No New Messages: The blocked user cannot send you any private messages or friend requests until they are unblocked. Friend List Removal: If the person was previously on your friend list, blocking them will remove them from your friend list entirely. Access to Messages: You can still access and read their DMs, but you will no longer receive new messages from them. Potential Limitations: There are some potential limitations, such as inability to react to messages or get ghost pings. However, these are not consistently enforced across all Discord features.

When Blocking Deletes DMs

In certain situations, blocking someone can lead to the deletion of DMs:

Deleted Chat: If both parties delete their chat history and one side deletes a message, it could affect the chat history. However, this is not a guaranteed outcome. Manual Deletion: If you manually delete the chat history, the messages will be gone for both parties, but blocking alone does not achieve this. Restricted Access: Blocking someone only restricts their ability to send new messages. It does not automatically delete the chat history for the blocked user.

Conclusion

In summary, blocking someone on Discord does not automatically delete their DMs. It primarily restricts their ability to send new messages and initiate friend requests. To ensure that your chat history is fully deleted, you may need to manually delete the messages or remove the chat history. Always be cautious about who you block, as this action can affect your interactions without necessarily deleting past conversations.

Additional Reading

For more information on Discord features and best practices:

Discord User Guide Discord Privacy Policy Discord Community Guidelines