What is the purpose of blocking someone on Facebook if they can still see your posts and messages

Blocking someone on Facebook serves multiple purposes, and the extent of the block's effects depends on the specific actions you take. Here's a breakdown of what happens when you block someone on Facebook:

Profile Visibility:

Blocking Profile: When you block someone, they can no longer see your profile, including your timeline, posts, and any personal information you've shared, such as your friends list or contact details.

Mutual Friends: If you and the blocked person have mutual friends, they can still see your mutual friends' list, but your profile won't be accessible to them.

Communication:

Messages and Chat: When you block someone, they can no longer send you messages or see your online status in the Messenger app. Any existing conversation thread will be archived from your inbox, and you won't receive notifications for new messages from the blocked person.

Interactions:

Tags and Mentions: Blocked individuals cannot tag you in posts or comments, and they won't be able to mention you in their posts or comments.

Likes and Comments: Blocking restricts the blocked person from interacting with your posts, such as liking or commenting on them.

Events and Groups:

Event Participation: If you're both attending the same event, blocking someone means they won't see your attendance, and vice versa.

Group Participation: If you're members of the same group, they won't be able to see your posts or comments within that group.

While blocking someone provides a considerable level of privacy and control, it's essential to note that they can still see public information about you if your posts are public. Additionally, blocking doesn't prevent them from seeing comments or interactions with mutual friends unless those are specifically set to private.

Always review and adjust your privacy settings to ensure the desired level of control over your online presence