Can You Block Someone and Still Be Mutuals on Tumblr? Let’s Break It Down!
Ah, the great mystery of Tumblr relationships! You’re not alone in wondering whether you can block someone and still maintain that oh-so-precious mutual follow status. Spoiler alert: you totally can!
When you hit that elusive “block” button on Tumblr, you’re safe in your little social media fortress. The person you blocked won’t get a notification or get all emo about it. The only way they’ll figure it out is if they try to interact with your blog – think of it as a secret society of sorts. They can’t follow you or reblog your fabulous posts from that sideblog, but if they know your public URL and visit it without logging in, they can still sneak a peek. Not very cloak and dagger, right?
Wanna block someone? Easy peasy! Just navigate to your settings page for your sideblog. Take a gander down to the “Blocked Tumblrs” section, and throw their URL into the list like a message in a bottle tossed into the ocean of social media.
Some may feel a sense of loss about this whole mutuals thing. But listen, mutuals don’t affect your blocking power in the Tumblrverse. If you rock a sideblog, don’t sweat it: normal users can’t easily identify the owners of sideblogs without some extra detective work (unless, of course, they are Tumblr staff – cue dramatic music).
So why would you even consider blocking someone, you ask? Well, sometimes people’s Internet vibes just don’t mesh with yours, and that’s okay! I’ve blocked a few bigots and some people who had an affinity for annoying fandom interactions. It’s all about keeping your online bubble comfortable, my friend.
If you find yourself in a tricky situation where you feel like you’ve been blocked out of the blue, just remember that it might not be about you. Seriously, some people use blocking to maintain their peace, just as we curate our social media feeds.
Feeling a bit lost in the Tumblr drama? If you have other questions or need resources about blocking and mutuals, feel free to connect with us! We’re here to help untangle this web of blockages and mutuals!
