How To Block Someone on BeReal?

BeReal is the perfect social media platform you’ve been searching for. Its brand essence lies in its name: BeReal. You don’t need to filter or alter any aspect of yourself; simply be authentic. Users are limited to posting one photo per day, featuring both front and back views. As BeReal’s popularity grows, the necessity to control interactions also increases. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through BeReal’s blocking feature.

When Do You Block Someone On The BeReal App?

Reasons for Blocking on BeReal

Blocking someone on BeReal can stem from various reasons, primarily due to negative experiences with other users or to maintain privacy.

Bullying and Harassment: Users may block others to protect themselves from harassment, bullying, or abusive behavior. Some individuals may target others without reason, exhibiting traits of bullying.

Personal Privacy: Blocking can also be employed to safeguard personal privacy. If a user feels uneasy about another user’s conduct or suspects their personal information is at risk, blocking ensures privacy protection.

Unwanted Messages: Blocking is an effective measure against receiving unwanted messages, spam, or unsolicited content. The influx of ads and various tools can diminish the enjoyment of social media, making blocking a necessary action.

Violation of App Terms and Conditions: Consistent violation of BeReal’s community guidelines, posting offensive content, or breaching the app’s terms of service can prompt users to block individuals to filter out such content from their feed.

Is Blocking Necessary?

It might be necessary, or it might not be. If someone is spamming or bullying you, it’s advisable to block them. However, in the case of minor disagreements between friends, blocking may not be essential. Often, in the heat of the moment, we block someone, only to regret it later. Therefore, whether blocking is necessary depends on the specific situation.

How Do You Unfriend Someone From Your Friends List on BeReal?

Follow these steps to remove someone from your friends list on BeReal:

• Open your BeReal home page. If you’ve recently installed the app, enter your name, birthdate, and mobile number for authentication to access the homepage. If you’re already signed in, simply open the homepage.
• At the bottom of the page, locate the ‘Add Friends’ option and tap on it.
• On the next page, select the ‘Friends’ option, which is the second one at the bottom.
• Your friend list will appear. Choose the friend you want to remove.
• Tap on the ‘More options’ button. This is often represented by three vertically-aligned dots next to a person’s profile.
• Select the ‘Remove friendship’ option.
• A confirmation page will appear asking for assurance to proceed with the removal. Tap ‘confirm’ to remove the friend.

How to Block Someone on BeReal?

To block a user from accessing your BeReal account, follow these steps:

• Locate the person you want to block on your BeReal user account. If you need to block a friend, open your friend’s list and proceed to block that person. If you found the person through Discovery, access their account from there.
• Once you have the person’s profile open, tap on the ‘more options’ button, typically represented by three vertical dots.
• Select the ‘block’ option from the list of options. It should be the second option.
• Confirm the blocking process one last time by tapping on ‘confirm’ to finalize the block.

Want to Unblock Someone After Blocking Them?

This is a common dilemma for all social media users: whether to block or not to block. One aspect of BeReal that deserves commendation is its seamless transition from blocking to unblocking. With just a simple click, you can revert the blocking function. This feature is particularly fascinating when viewed from a long-term perspective.

How to Unblock?

To remove a block, navigate to your profile, click on the vertical dots menu, select “Blocked profiles,” locate the user you wish to unblock, click the ‘x’ next to their name, and confirm by tapping “unblock” in the pop-up window. That’s all!

How to Know If Someone Blocked You on BeReal?

Identifying whether someone has blocked you on BeReal isn’t difficult. Here are some clear signs:

• If a user who was previously on your friend list suddenly disappears, they may have blocked you.
• If you regularly interact with someone but can no longer see their posts in the ‘Discovery’ section, it’s likely they’ve blocked you.
• Even if you manage to locate their profile manually, you’ll be unable to leave comments; your only option will be to react with emojis.

Any solution?

When someone decides to block you, it’s usually for a significant reason. If you’re curious about the reason and have an offline relationship with that person, you can approach them directly to discuss why they chose to block you. Alternatively, you can inquire with mutual friends who may use BeReal to understand the circumstances surrounding the block. Requesting a meeting through a mutual friend can facilitate this discussion.

However, it’s essential to respect boundaries and not pressure someone to unblock you excessively. The internet offers numerous opportunities to connect with others, so focus on building meaningful relationships elsewhere. Additionally, repeatedly asking someone to unblock you, especially if they’re under stress, can be considered online harassment and potentially even cybercrime.

Conclusion

In this article, I’ve provided guidance on how to block, unfriend, and unblock users on BeReal, including your favorite friends. Whether they’re a friend or not, you’ll discover all the solutions for managing your connections.

Additionally, I’ve explained the importance of respecting someone’s decision to block you and cautioned against pressuring them to reverse it, as coercing someone to unblock you could be considered a criminal offense.