In the Youtube community, there are tons of channels and content creators where some may be worth your time and some just may not cut it for you. It is common to come across channels that you do not wish to see, but YouTube provides a solution for it by allowing you to block the channels. So in simple words, you get to stop them from commenting under your videos or any other sort of interactions. This article discusses the process of blocking a channel in YouTube and how to modify your account configuration settings to give yourself a more pleasant experience.
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Why Block a Channel on YouTube?
Efficient channel management on Youtube is essential for a more personalized way of using this platform and it helps to keep one’s videos safe. There are several reasons as to why you may want to block a channel: Spamming Inappropriate Comments: Some channels may comment inappropriately and spam your video, blocking them prevents any such further issues from occurring. Unwanted cooperation: If you wish to stop dealing with a specific user or creator altogether, you can block this person from leaving comments and engaging on your content. Feeling Invaded: Some channels may reasonably offend your level of privacy, and blocking such a channel helps even that peace of mind you are looking for. One video or an image shared with a person span hundred seconds of time. Definitely being able to keep people who annoy you close even just because they you share content of mutual liking is nice as you could mute or ignore there comments however eventually it will take a toll on users mentality as they will be pushed to negativity with all those annoying comments or spam.
How to Block a Channel on YouTube: Step-by-Step
It doesn’t matter whether you are using the desktop version of YouTube or the mobile application, blocking a channel on YouTube is very easy, simply follow the steps I am about to outline to you.
Locking a Channel on Your Desktop
Log on to Youtube: If you have not already done so, open Youtube.com and log in to your account.
Search the Channel: You can search for the channel by the first pointing caption by utilizing the search tool provided by Youtube, or by clicking the first shot of the channel which is embeddend within the comments below the said video.
Head over to the Channel: Go to the channel where you want to block the user and then tap on the ‘About’ menu which is mostly placed under the banner of the channel.
To ban the Channel From the Feed: Under the about us tab there is a space about Report User where I want you to click on “Block User.” You should be able see a small flag symbol at the right hand of the page.
Confirm the Block: A window will be displayed and it will ask if you’re really sure you want to block the user. Make sure to click the word “Submit.”
Once a user has been blocked, he will not be in a position to comment on any videos owned by your account or interact with it in any shape or form.
Blocking a Channel on Mobile (YouTube App)
Open the YouTube App: Open the app on your cellphone while being logged in into your account.
Find the Channel: Try to locate the channel you intend to block, or click its username next to the comment in one of your videos.
Access the Channel’s Profile: After navigating to the profile of the channel, look for the three-dots menu (present at the top right of the page).
Block the Channel: Click this option and then from the drop-down menu click on “Block User”.
Confirm the Action: A message showing the action you are about to take will be displayed. Click “Block” if you want to go through with the action.
In the case that all procedures are followed properly, the channel will be blocked and will not be able to make comments nor interact with the videos you have uploaded.
What Happens When You Block a Channel on YouTube?
There are quite a number of reasons that would motivate someone to block a channel on YouTube. Here are the most common.
Commenting Policies: A channel that has been blocked will be able to see all of the comments, but will be unable to leave any future comments on any videos.
Messaging: If a user has been blocked, they are not able to send videos via messages or any other mean. They also cannot view the content unless they visit the user’s channel.
Notifications: Such users will also not be allowed to receive any notifications on new videos or live activities on that channel.
Comment Notifications Disabled: You will not be getting notified when a blocked user leaves a comment on your video.
It is necessary to understand that disabling a channel does not take away that channel the opportunity to view your videos, if, for example, they want to visit your profile. Private settings can be used to hide a video from them if you wish to do so further.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can someone still watch my videos if I block them?
Yes, blocking a certain individual will stop him from interacting with or commenting on your videos but only if you have not enabled the privacy settings restricting visibility of videos. Otherwise, he will be able to watch your videos.
2. Can I block someone who isn’t subscribed to my channel?
Yes, any youtube user can be blocked from your channel regardless of the fact that they are subscribers of the channel or not.
3. Will blocking a channel stop them from seeing my content?
No, by blocking an individual, he is only barred from making comments and interacting with the videos. He will still be able to watch your videos unless you alter the visibility rules that apply to certain videos.
4. Can I block a channel from seeing my comments?
Blocking a channel will stop it from leaving comments on your videos but it does not prevent the specific channel from seeing your comments on other videos.
