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Hard Block

Definition

A full account block that prevents or sharply limits another user from viewing, following, messaging, or interacting with you.

Example
After the harassment continued, he used a hard block instead of just removing the follower.
How it is used

People say hard block to contrast a permanent or direct boundary with softer actions such as muting or removing a follower.

Origin and context

The phrase arose informally as users distinguished standard blocking from the less final practice known as soft blocking.

Common variations

full block

Another phrase for completely blocking an account.

blocked for real

An emphatic description of a direct block.

block and report

Blocking combined with a platform safety report.

Frequently asked questions
Is a hard block permanent?

It remains in effect until the blocker reverses it.

Can blocked users still see public content?

They may be able to through another account or while logged out, depending on the platform.

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