It loses points only for the slight learning curve regarding the "unfriending" side effect and the potential danger of the 48-hour re-block window for users trying to escape harassment.

October 5, 2023 | Reading Time: 6 minutes

If you are the type of person who blocks someone every Tuesday and unblocks them every Friday, Facebook will eventually prevent you from unblocking them for a period of time (sometimes 30+ days). Use the block button wisely.

Whether you’ve had a change of heart or accidentally restricted someone, learning how to is a quick process that reopens the door to digital interaction.

Blocking someone automatically unfriends them.

Once you unblock someone, you must wait 48 hours before you can block them again.