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Dating apps are a wild ride, aren’t they? One minute, you’re having a great conversation with someone you vibe with, and the next, you’re blocked with no explanation whatsoever. While getting blocked can sometimes be frustrating or disheartening, there are moments when it’s so ridiculous that all you can do is laugh. Adam4Adam readers, we want to hear from you: What’s the silliest reason someone has ever blocked you on Adam4Adam or any dating app?
Some people have been blocked for reasons that are downright trivial. For instance, one user shared that they were blocked for merely saying “hi” instead of a more creative or elaborate greeting. It seems the pressure to craft the perfect opening line is real, and a simple “hi” just doesn’t cut it for some! Has something like this happened to you? Have you ever been blocked for not being witty or charming enough in that first message?
Then there are the people who’ve been blocked over small differences in taste. Imagine hitting it off with someone, only to be blocked because you mentioned that pineapple on pizza is your guilty pleasure. Yes, some people take their food opinions very seriously! Another common reason is conflicting TV show favorites. A user once mentioned being blocked right after admitting they hadn’t watched a certain popular series. Apparently, not keeping up with the latest shows can be a dating app dealbreaker.
Of course, there are even pettier reasons that can leave you scratching your head. My friend said he was blocked for sending a smiley face. Another time he was blocked for his choice of pet—having a cat instead of a dog (or because of their ugly dog, in the case of this guy). It makes you wonder if there’s a secret rulebook on these apps that we’re all missing out on!
Sometimes, the silliest blocks come from pure misunderstandings. A harmless joke can be taken the wrong way, or maybe your humor doesn’t quite land as you intended. One user shared that they were blocked for sending a GIF that was meant to be playful but was somehow interpreted as offensive. Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation where a simple miscommunication led to a block?
Anyway, despite the occasional frustrating or silly experience, Adam4Adam remains a fantastic platform to meet like-minded people, explore your desires, and make genuine connections. Getting blocked over something trivial can feel discouraging, but it’s important to remember that these moments are just small blips in the vast sea of opportunities that Adam4Adam offers. For every person who blocks you for a silly reason, there are countless others out there who are eager to connect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Moreover, using Adam4Adam allows you to embrace the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable nature of online dating. Each interaction, whether good, bad, or downright ridiculous, adds to your journey of finding connections that truly resonate with you. With its diverse community and a range of features designed to help you connect on your terms, Adam4Adam provides a unique space to be yourself, have fun, and, most importantly, keep exploring until you find the right match. So, don’t let a few quirky experiences deter you—stay open, stay curious, and keep swiping!
If you don’t have Adam4Adam yet on your mobile, start with downloading the Adam4Adam iOS/Android app here. You’re missing out on a lot by not downloading it.
Having said all that, the world of dating apps is filled with its share of odd moments, and getting blocked for silly reasons is just part of the experience. So, Adam4Adam readers, we’re curious—what’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve been blocked for? Whether it’s a food debate, a GIF gone wrong, or just plain bad luck, share your thoughts and stories in the comments section down below and let’s have a laugh over the unpredictability of online dating!
Your mobile app is the worst I have ever encountered! Hands down, pure trash, stop wasting your time and effort on it, please!
I’m won’t be as harsh as Impuppable, but It certainly isn’t user friendly.
Totally agreed. The App is way less user friendly than the PC version. No instructions for use. I get hit up by guys who don’t know how to find (why should they have to?) my profile.
I found this website through the mobile app first. When you sign up, they start spamming you right away… I couldn’t find anything in the app to change it, so I went to the website to adjust my account preferences and found that they want to charge you to disable receiving emails from them. So I sent a ticket to support telling them that that is illegal, and they stopped spamming me. After having found the website through that, I found it was WAY more use friendly, so I deleted the app instantly.
I’ve yet to get answers on why they have spambot profiles on here; or a geographical system that says people within a 100 mile radius of me live in Miami, Fl. (a good ~8 HOUR trip) or are in the middle of the US. Best is when they’re ON ANOTHER CONTINENT!
Blocked for not wanting to meet some random without even 1 pic. Blocked for not wanting to kiss someone – he later unblocked and acted like nothing happened. Blocked for a joke I made about a ‘total top’ giving someone head – he later unblocked and said he didn’t remember what happened. Please block me so I don’t have to deal with the crazy.
I haven’t had this happen to me (as far as I know of) but if I ever encountered guys like these that blocked me then later unblocked me, I’d block them without a second thought. They sound like a bunch of time wasters that’s not worth wasting time on. Life is too short for the bs as they say.
I got blocked by some kid I had been conversing with, whenever I saw his reestablished profile, who may have thought I got him flagged and deleted.
It wasn’t me dude!
blocked for saying “hi” and for sending a smiley face just like the article says.
I don’t block for that, but I’m beyond fed up with guys who say “hi” and “sup?” and when you click on their profile, it tells you zippo about who they are, what they seek, what they have to offer, etc. I note their visit and ignore them until they can give me some clue about who they are, what the seek and what they have to offer.
I hate blocking guys, but only after they waste their and my time three times, I’ll block them. Of course, I’ve given the a polite clue(s) that more info is needed.
Are they even real people or spam-bots? The SB’s almost always ask the EXACT same questions & usually 1/2 (or less) of the profile is filled out.
Blocked because my body type didn’t meet his ideal. But not before he dropped some rude comments and made sure I saw them. Dude, if I’m not your type, just keep scrolling.
Bonus for you. You know he’s an ass.
Right? Some of these guys are looking to fuck their twin or clone.
That’s right there’s no reason for that kind of rudeness. Had you been persistent and not take their hint well maybe then. Like me, I don’t have “Bear” Or “Gorilla” or even “Otter” fetish or into “Daddy” types but just because I’m not into their type I’m going to behave like that! I may only not respond to their solicitation.
A guy blocked me because I didn’t care one way or the other about small businesses closing due to Walmart opening in their neighborhoods.
How the fuck does the new community WalMart come up in a A4A conversation?
It came up because he bought it up, ranting and raving about small businesses closing. Just out of the blue.
When I told him that I don’t care one way or the other and was just trying to fuck, he blocked me.
Well that’s true John. But it sounded like a politically edged issue involving business with community zoning that got a little out of hand There was something Eric probably didn’t understand from this guy that he hasn’t seen or experienced for himself up close. But Uh… you know Walmart is banned in some cities and even states due for what Eric was told.
Oh, I understand the issue some people have with Walmart. But I honestly don’t care one way or the other.
I was trying to fuck.
Good thing you found out BEFORE he came over.
Neither the place nor the time that the discussion. Dude needed to take it to a Facebook forum if he felt the need to pop off about it.
Uh that’s right! Personals sight this one was not the place.
I been blocked for not giving out my phone number to a guy I had just started chatting with on this site.
That’s just cuz that was a scamner phishing for info. Blocking is just his way of checking you off his list and not wasting his time again on you. A4A is full of fakes… and they’re all from Cheney, KS! ♂️
imagine actually living in Cheney Kansas and no one thinks you’re real
Or Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Too many weirdos. I am with you I am not giving my number. And if I do, it’s usually on a text only app and not my real number.
Smart. I only give my phone number after we’ve met face-to-face several good times.
Gotta love when a dude’s profile says something like,,”Friendly guy here just browsing… feel free to say hi,” but when you do, you are instantly blocked. I only block when someone’s and a$$hole or plays games… but otherwise, I don’t get upset or offended if I get blocked. It’s not worth my energy to care much… I just move on.
One dude blocked me because he was too lazy to read.
I state very clearly who I am and what I’m looking for: I have face, body, dick pics, feet too; no ass-’cause I’m not into bottoming anally.
These dudes, with nothing filled-out, no pics “what are you looking for?” This happens frequently.
My stock answer is: “intelligent enough men w/pics, who can and do read first-off, so I don’t have to reiterate/rewrite what I’ve put some thought, effort and care into writing” . . .
EXACTLY. I will often tell a guy “Please read my profile.” Often they say they have. I might reply, “Then you contacting me why????”
Actually met up with a guy with a blank profile ( he sent stats and pics as we talked) mainly because he mentioned the little “error” I have iny profile. I list 4 things like 1, 2, 3, 5. He asked was it a typo. That, only played safe, and a very cute but mad me break my more than 50 miles rule
Many users just don’t know that if they click on a guy’s photo in the app and then swipe up, they’ll see the profile. The app is weak on giving instructions about that.
I never use the app. I use the luxury of a desktop.
The worst. I’m call the “Johnny anybody” in my profile.
YOU CAN BE BLOCKED HERE FOR BEING THE WRONG RACE/ETHNICITY/BODY TYPE/GEOGRAPHIC REGION……..OR VIEWING SOMEONES PROFILE……………..
I HAVE SEEN IT HERE…..
The best one is when they see and look at your profile and then block you so you can say anything to them. I’m like girl go on with your all that self to which most are not.
Of course people are going to block you for being in the wrong geographical region. No one wants to chat with someone who lives 5,000 miles away. Most people don’t want to even chat with someone who lives less than 20 miles away.
When i 1st log on, I change the 150 mile distance to 100 mile radius with pix. On a good day that gives me a new group of guys 1/10 the size when I 1st come on. (ex.: 950 guys MYSTERIOUSLY shrink to 90 guys).
& even out of them, 90% fall in the 90+ miles away radius.
That sucks. But that’s a you problem, not a them problem.
True. But you’ld think that 3/4 into 2024 there would be MORE gay people listed in the world.
This may come as a surprise, but the vast majority of gay men aren’t on apps looking for dick. If you want to see more people, diversify, diversify, diversify. Use other apps, meet people in person, et cetera.
What other apps.? Grinder was more difficult than this & less features.
& being in S. Ga., where are you going to meet gay people in person…the 4’ish hours to Atlanta or who knows where in Fl.? Besides, I don’t drink/dance, so bars & clubs serve no purpose for me.
blocked just because someone can and someone does. momentary exercise of power. later on, they message you again and it is up to you to remind them that they blocked you prior
I have been blocked by people on A4A before I even knew they existed.
Simply saying hello.
So saying “Hello” somehow dumps the ball into another guy’s court? Waiting for him to respond with what you want to hear?
No.
same here lol
When They realize I’m NOT “Cash-aping” money to them, or paying for sex in any way!!!!
the masseuses? pro-trainers? glorified prostitutes? did i leave anyone else out?
Yep! the ones that want to know if you have any prescription drugs to sell them?…Then there are the ones who after only a couple sentences , want your personal email, or insist on switching to “Google chat or Telegram….lol,I think I’ve heard it all???
actually, they want your address or they will look up your location of google and google a false address within your area they are not without their tricks! want money for the uber or the best line I ever got, a guy drives a Prius and wanted money for gas!!
Mayb it’s a NY thing?…but SO many guys on the site these days are “money scammers” or “druggies”, Wannabe Prostitutes, gone are the days when guys just want to meet and get laid, I don’t know why A4A does not do better with the people that are on this site.
NO…..IT IS A SITE THING………
I have been blocked for many such reasons.The craziest reason was because a person he was avoiding kept popping up, and he blocked me by mistake. He reached out later, I think from a new profile, to apologize. I hate when someone blocks after saying outlandish things, to prevent a response. I also think, sometimes, people block accidentally, because of where the button is. I remember when A4A moved the “delete” system, because so many were accidentally deleting. I really wish programmers would relocate the block selection, away from the other items, and add three conditions. First, they must make… Read more »
Blocked for giving a thumbs up on a pic in the WALL
Sorry. Yawn. If you hit a guy up…include something that’d give him reason to contact you back. Also, if he’s on the WALL, maybe just pass him by.
To me, this was silly and kind of bothersome at the same time because i had no way of even trying to explain. I was cruising through profiles reading and saw one with a hot man who identified as Hispanic. In my first contact message I wrote, “Hola”. 🙂 And it was BLOCK city! at first I did LOL, literally…then I thought about how he must have received my greeting and misinterpreted it completely. I couldn’t reach him. I asked someone to tap him on the shoulder for me…Nothing.
Hola = an empty Hi. Let him know why you contacted him…what you liked in his profile. If not, hola = an empty Hi.
Eh…I think “Hi” or “Hello” is an acceptable 1st comment. If he can’t even acknowledge that, then why carry on the conversation?
Same worthfulness as a smiley.
I don’t know why you keep getting the Thumbs down. Those Random hi’s get tiresome. And of course followed with those other original lines: Hot/nice pic (or insert body part), do you host?, everyone’s favorite unsolicited pic, this is a me thing but telling me how you love BBC, and let’s not forget the oldie but a goodie, “Looking.”
I got blocked because the man I hooked up with didn’t like the color of my light in the bathroom lol!
Can we know what color it is?
got blocked because “they” looked at my profile……lmfao….
I’ve been blocked by several “tops” who demanded that they be allowed to play with my cock…when my profile clearly shows pictures and says that I’m locked in chastity and won’t be unlocked ever for a top from my key holder.
Been blocked by aggressive tops who think I should just bend over while chained. That’s fine if you want it. Not in my profile.
Can’t blame someone for shooting their shot.
Can if they’re firing a blank and it’s toward the totally wrong target because they didn’t read a profile.
Do you honestly think that most people list every single thing they’re sexually interested in in their profile? I know I don’t. You may be one of those if-it’s-not-explicitly-listed-in-my-profile-I’m-not-interested people, but that would put you in the very small minority.
I’ve been blocked by a guy who massaged me about wanting me apart of his magick sex ritual with his boyfriend where I was supposed to top him in the center of a satanic symbol etched on the ground, in front of this huge ram looking statue while his boyfriend chants ritual spells upon us to ‘enhance’ our sexual bond and experience together. When he told me about all of this, I was like “wtf?! Oh hell no I’m not going to be taking part nor cursed by no satanic cult like rituals just to hook up with someone no… Read more »
Hey some guys are into that. OK if not.
We never know their reason, being blocked. I block guys when they ask for gas money, money, have horrid tattoos, or are hiv+, or are not guys, but vaginas.
Lol I can relate at least on the vagina part. I’ve had to actually block a total of 10 women in my area back in July right here on A4A which I’ve never thought I’d see the day where women would try hooking up on a gay hookup site. But I guess some are aware that there are bisexuals on gay sites so maybe that’s a primary reason why women are appearing more so compared to years ago where we wouldn’t even see such as a peep of a woman’s profile. Regardless of their reasons I guess some thought I… Read more »
I do no block guys until they give me reasons to. Along the way, I’ve let them know what they could/should let me know about themselves. When they don’t and are clearly NOT indicated by what I have in my profile, then I need to “close and lock the door” because they are either AI or too thick skulled to be on a site.
I’ve not figured out why I seen females on here lately.
You refer to people as “vaginas”?
I think the acronym for “Can’t Understand Normal Thinking” might be banned…
That’s also not a word normal, respectful people use when referring to other people. What’s with all the creepy misogyny in here? Fuck. Do better.
What do you think will happen, HIV will jump through your computer? You probably believed Pat Robertson when he said places were giving out AIDS towels.
This has happened to me more than once: I’ve been blocked right smack dab in the middle of a smokin’ hot dialog, as we were getting close to setting a meeting up. Reason? I’d never know – they blocked me!
They came lol
Actually, in some cases, you’re probably dead-on.
I have no clue why I’ve been blocked a time or two. Really don’t care either. I DO block any profile that comes up with Cheney, Kansas as their location. All that is in/near Cheney is a military base. I figure the guy is who knows where in this world and have had a couple try to con me into sending money so they could “come home.” Honey, IF YOU ARE in the military, Uncle Sam will see to it you get home. In this day and age, the person could also be some undercover dude phishing and laying the… Read more »
THESE FRAUDS ARE COMING FROM ASIA…..RUSSIA…..AND SOUTH AMERICA MOSTLY……
REPORT THEM…….
Yes, the Cheney, KS mystery solved!
As for the fakes from Russia or Ukraine, some can be quite deceptive. They put a local area in their profiles, approach you but they’re like all over-the-top polite, which is a telltale sign. Then, they’ll say “I can’t chat now but please send me your email address. I’d love to get to know you better.” That’s the kicker – block them!
REPORT THEM……..
THEY WILL BE SUSPENDED……….
I was blocked for telling a guy he had a sexy tummy . . .
I was blocked once for saying “Hi”.
I had a guy ask how young I was when I first got started, so I answered him, and then he blocked me. I wasn’t sure how to respond? Many of us started young—why block me for the truth? You asked! This is a problem in the gay community. We need to accept the fact that many of us started early and that ok and maybe a good thing!
HOW can you tell WHY somebody blocked you?
I was blocked by a guy who believed getting the fauci jab was MORE effective than the antibodies I ALREADY HAD. Talk about STUPID. #smdh
Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I don’t mind being blocked – for any reason. If I’m not your type, feel free to block me with no hard feelings. It’ll save us both the time of having to vet each other’s profiles in the future. I certainly don’t expect a random stranger to acknowledge my existence when he’s just online looking for anonymous sex. Nor should he expect me to return the favor. It’s sort of like the “no fats, no femmes, no Asians” thing. Is it rude and crass? Yes. But it communicates the message and I know… Read more »
“You don’t have any pictures uploaded.”
–person whose only pic was of his feet
I’ve been blocked so many times I don’t care anymore. It’s the other guys loss
I believe that the Cheney, KS thing is for people who are on Centurylink/Lumen but also have an issue with geolocation. On another location based website, I would constantly be switching locations between KS and where I really live. I had to install a browser extension so that I can set my location to where I actually am and not rely on the browser to find me. As for me, I usually get blocked after showing a G-rated pic or saying my age. I usually block for the following reasons, adding me to friends list and we have never chatted,… Read more »
I wish blocked profiles on A4A would just disappear and not say “[person] has blocked you.” Very unnecessary.
My Profile states condoms are used. Guy messages me wanting to fuck. He says he’s U+ so doesn’t use condoms. I tell him I use condoms always. He proceeds to go on a Tirade about how he’s safer than people who are negative. Then sends a bunch of screenshots of research, says I have a little dick, he’s a catch (Weren’t we just gonna fuck?), and blocks me. Can’t help but think condoms or not. I dodged a crazy bullet.
I call them “poz warriors”, they act like they’re going to solve world hunger by fucking you unwrapped.
Sorry for the multiple postings but I have more. Blocked because a guys profile said white only (there is no mistake I’m Black LOL) but got mad because I didn’t want to help him act out some “Old South Fetish.
(Back in my bottom days) Blocked because I was a “punk” and didn’t want to get gangbanged by a group of 10 friends.
I never really thought about the reason why I’m blocked by guys. I’ve always went with the notion that either I was too slow for them as far as response or I was not their type. But I’m learning how to use this site for what it’s supposed to be used for, social interaction and if I get lucky then great. If not, no love lost.
Someone blocking me has nothing to do with my worth as an individual. And I figure that if they block me, they did me a favor
This is exactly how everyone should view these type of apps. I realize that I am utilizing these apps to search for something, it’s up to me to find that something. If I am blocked by somebody, then they were not that something.
I was blocked by my new nextdoor neighbor. When the distance displayed “Less than 100 ft” I sent him a message to the effect of “Are you in my living room”. I was immediately Blocked. I see the guy out front from time to time but I’ve still haven’t met him or his husband.
You should bake them a pie, “hi I’m your next door neighbor and I would prefer not to be strangers. I think we may have more in common than you think” just don’t force it to be sexual, and you might just make some new friends
It use to kinda bother me when someone blocked me, now I could care less. I use to take it personal wondering why anyone would block me.
I got blocked for not meeting up with a guy at that VERY moment !!!! Good gosh ol mighty , we were barely in the conversing part, hmmm
Because I said I don’t deal with black men who deal with white boys.
I was blocked for just reading their profile. I usually read the profile first to see if I meet the criteria they are looking for. If I don’t I don’t contact them. Several months later, forgetting I already looked at their profile, I discovered I was blocked when I clicked on their profile again.
I’ve had people block me because I didn’t give them my phone number, or email address after the first message. Some have blocked me after claiming to be in love with me and my telling them that they are confusing love with lust. Others have blocked me because I wouldn’t switch over to kik, Googlechat, or some other site. My impression is that these are all scammers.
i have one thing to say. For all the cock blocking overreacting blocking big babies. Lighten the fuck up! OMG!
Because I wouldn’t pay for his Molly.
I’ve never been blocked. Seriously. It’s never happened. But then, I don’t suffer idiots. Send me an email that says “hi” with a blank profile? Ignore. Send me an email with a photo with a close-up of your asshole and you have a blank profile? Ignore. Send me an email that says “how big” when it’s clearly in the profile and your profile is blank? Ignore. Some men are just stoo-pid. You have to laugh and move on. I know this will piss off many and apologies in advance, but blocking seems so middle schoolish. Why bother with it? It’s… Read more »
I was blocked after chatting with a guy who introduced himself to me with a fake name and about 30 mins into the conversation I used the name, the fake name, which seemed to shock him he responded to me …WHO!!? and when I tried to reply… BLOCK!!!..lol
Uuhhp! Guys It just happened to . Well this dude answered my profile on this sight last week ,ok. Anyway I answered back , His profile said he lived in LA and asked where I was located ,I said outside Dallas. He responded “What do you mean outside Dallas?” I answered I’ve lived here most of my life ,I grew up here. Last night I decided to check his profile again and discovered I was “block” how about that guys!