Can I See Somebody’s Blog if They Blocked Me on Tumblr?
Ah, the age-old question: “Can I still stalk—er, I mean view—somebody’s blog after they’ve hit that sweet ‘Block’ button on Tumblr?” The answer, my eager beaver, is a bit of a trick question. You can indeed attempt to navigate to their blog, but prepare for disappointment. Sure, the blog itself might still pop up on your screen, but the *posts*? Nope! They are as good as invisible; you won’t be able to see anything they’ve put out into the world.
Before you spiral into self-doubt, pondering if you’ve done something egregious to land on someone’s blocklist, remind yourself that it’s often not personal. People use blocking for a variety of reasons that rarely involve you directly. Could they have thought you were a pesky spam bot? Maybe they found your constant reblogs of cat memes, which you thought were hilarious, a little annoying? Or perhaps they just needed a digital detox from views they found contentious. The digital world can be a minefield, and sometimes it’s just safer for them to create a bubble devoid of anyone who might interfere with their blissful scrolling.
Pro Tip: Did They Change Their URL or Go Private? Take a moment to ponder if they’ve deleted their account or gone all ninjutsu on you by fiddling with their settings. Before despairing over the fact that someone may not want to interact with you anymore, check their URL and see if that’s causing the hiccup.
If you feel like doing a little digital detective work, head to your settings. Tap that little tab with your main blog’s URL, scroll down to the blocked users section, give the pencil icon a friendly poke, and type their URL in to see if they’ve been added to the green-flagged block list.
This whole situation can feel as awkward as showing up to a party in the same outfit as someone else—uncomfortable and confusing. But before you obsess over their motives for hitting the block button, remind yourself that some people simply revel in their right to curate their own experience online. Life’s too short to dwell on people who don’t want to share their virtual space with you.
If you’re still left scratching your head over the behavior of others in this wild digital jungle, don’t hesitate to connect with us! We can help clarify those lingering questions about Tumblring etiquette and beyond. Let’s put those digital worries to rest together!
