How to block somebody from continuing an existing conversation?

[Bramblethorn]

Yesterday somebody started a conversation by messaging me. The conversation turned sour, and I decided I needed a break from them, so I replied:

"Once I've sent this message, I'm going to put you on ignore until January 25th, and I'd ask that you not try to contact me during that time via any channels. After that, I'll take off the ignore and you have permission to PM me again, within reason, if you feel that would be productive."

I then immediately put them on ignore. My understanding was that as well as hiding their forum posts, this was supposed to prevent them from sending PMs.

However, a couple of hours later I got a PM notification for a new reply from that same person in the conversation. If ignoring them doesn't stop them from messaging me, how can I achieve that?

 

[OverconfidentSarcasm]

Have you tried leaving the conversation?

 

[Bramblethorn]

Have you tried leaving the conversation?

I saw that option but wasn't sure how it worked.

I want to keep a record of this conversation in case anybody should go misrepresenting what was said, and in case I need to demonstrate that they continued to contact me after being asked not to.

If I choose "leave conversation", will that prevent me from accessing that conversation afterwards? That's what I would've assumed.

 

[OverconfidentSarcasm]

If I choose "leave conversation", will that prevent me from accessing that conversation afterwards? That's what I would've assumed.

No. You're right, the conversation will be gone and I can't see any way to access it anywhere else.

 

[LonRivers]

Take screenshots of the conversation

 

[ElectricBlue]

I saw that option but wasn't sure how it worked.

I want to keep a record of this conversation in case anybody should go misrepresenting what was said, and in case I need to demonstrate that they continued to contact me after being asked not to.

If I choose "leave conversation", will that prevent me from accessing that conversation afterwards? That's what I would've assumed.

The "leave" option gives you these choices:

Future message handling

Accept future messages (tick box)
Should this conversation receive further responses in the future, this conversation will be restored to your inbox.

Ignore future messages (tick box)
You will not be notified of any future responses and the conversation will remain deleted.

Based on your scenario, I'd tick the first option - but it's not a block on the other person. If you Ignore that person, does that block inbound messages? Don't know.

 

[ToPleaseHim]

If you “Leave Conversation,” it ends that conversation and prevents future messages in that same conversation. It does delete the conversation, too, which is unfortunate in circumstances like these. It does not prevent the person from sending you another PM in a different conversation.

In the situation you’re describing, I would screenshot the convo and add the person to my Ignore List.

 

[Willywin]

Sometimes the best humiliation isnt when its an overt act of humiliation for kicks all round, but an act or cosideration that shows you're not forgotton, that you're still loved, still cared for and have been in her thoughts - that you are a couple. I really appreciate a slight humiliation, a way, perhaps unintentionally, of my wife letting me know she's had her fill (in a good way) with someone else, had an enjoyable time without me but she's not wanting me to feel left out, and that although I may have been on my own - I'm not on my own. An example for me is when she'll return from a night out and as she kisses me on the cheek, if they've been out to a restaurant, she'll place a doggy bag on the counter top - my supper, or something to re-heat for my next days lunch. Sometimes when she's been out on a date, she'll call to let me know she's on her way home, and at the same time ask me what I want to eat and she'll stop to get a take-out for me.

 

[Bramblethorn]

Sometimes the best humiliation isnt when its an overt act of humiliation for kicks all round, but an act or cosideration that shows you're not forgotton, that you're still loved, still cared for and have been in her thoughts - that you are a couple. I really appreciate a slight humiliation, a way, perhaps unintentionally, of my wife letting me know she's had her fill (in a good way) with someone else, had an enjoyable time without me but she's not wanting me to feel left out, and that although I may have been on my own - I'm not on my own. An example for me is when she'll return from a night out and as she kisses me on the cheek, if they've been out to a restaurant, she'll place a doggy bag on the counter top - my supper, or something to re-heat for my next days lunch. Sometimes when she's been out on a date, she'll call to let me know she's on her way home, and at the same time ask me what I want to eat and she'll stop to get a take-out for me.

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

 

[Bramblethorn]

If you “Leave Conversation,” it ends that conversation and prevents future messages in that same conversation. It does delete the conversation, too, which is unfortunate in circumstances like these. It does not prevent the person from sending you another PM in a different conversation.

In the situation you’re describing, I would screenshot the convo and add the person to my Ignore List.

Done and done. Just a pity there's no way to keep an on-site record without leaving it open to replies.

I suppose if they keep going I can report as harassment, given that I'd already asked them to stop, but hopefully it won't come to that.

 

[TinaG_2023]

Thanks for the tips!