Despite having been introduced more than three years ago, Hive Social has just begun to receive more widespread attention. It is comparable to Instagram and Twitter. It is well-liked by individuals who disagree with recent modifications to the Twitter platform and administration. Hive Social rejects algorithmic thinking. Your stream is kept brief and focused on your interests. Hive Social does not disclose higher-priority accounts or use shadow bans, which is another feature you might enjoy. All postings from friends are shown in a reasonable chronological order. Considering your safety, Hive Social has added all features and tools that are required. Blocking and reporting are among the safety features of Hive Social that can be exercised any time you want. Wondering how? In this article, I will let you know how to block someone on Hive Social. Along with how to report someone on Hive Social. Let’s get started.
How to Block Someone on Hive Social
Blocking is an easy tool to apply on Hive Social. You can block someone if you don’t want them to appear in your feed or if you don’t want them to see your posts or account. It is an immediate tool to keep unwanted people off. When you block someone on Hive Social, they won’t be able to DM you on Hive Social, view your profile, or your Hive Social posts. Also, read How to Post on Hive Social: Here’s the Step-by-step Guide! Follow these steps to know how to block someone on Hive Social. Step 1: Launch the Hive Social app on your smartphone. Step 2: Locate the account you want to block. The account may be in the “Following” or “Followers” lists. Use the Search Tool to locate them as well. Step 3: Open the user profile page you want to block by tapping on the name in the search result. Step 4: Tap the ••• (ellipsis) icon in the top right corner of the profile next to the bell icon. Step 5: Tap the Block button. Make sure not to use this button as a test. There won’t be any way back to undo the action. Hive Social does not send you a block confirmation alert, which other networks do. The account will be blocked as soon as you press the Block button.
How to Unblock Someone on Hive Social
To view the blocked list on Hive Social and to unblock someone on Hive Social, follow these steps: Step 1: Tap the profile icon or click your profile photo in the bottom right corner to open your profile. Step 2: Tap the cog icon in the top right corner to open the Settings page. Step 3: Tap on the Privacy & Safety tab under the Security option. Step 4: Tap the last option, “Blocked Accounts” to view the blocked accounts on Hive Social. Step 5: To unblock someone on Hive Social, tap the “Unblock” button next to their account display name and username. Again, stay careful. if you mistakenly clicked the Unblock button on the wrong person. They will get unblocked with a single click. Confirmation alerts are now displayed. Also, read How to Setup Hive Social Profile Quickly: Simple & Easy Guide
How to Report Someone on Hive Social
You can report a post, an account, or both on Hive Social. Hive Social community guidelines declare that it won’t compromise the inappropriate behavior of any user. If you find a person behaving weirdly, harassing you, or causing you any other problem, you are free to report them. Reporting will lead to post deletion, account suspension, or termination provided your issue is genuine. However, it takes you to your mailing application to accomplish the task. Here is how to do it: Step 1: Locate the account or the post you want to report. Tap the Magnifying Glass icon in the bottom panel. Step 2: Tap the Magnifying Glass icon again. This time it is at the top right corner of the Discover Page. Step 3: On the top next to the Magnifying Glass icon, type in the name you want to report. Step 4: On the results, tap the appropriate account to open it. Step 5: On the top right corner of the user’s profile page or the post, tap on the ••• (ellipsis) icon. Step 6: Tap on the Report button to file a report. Step 7: Select the mailing app you want to continue with. Step 8: Type your concerns under “Additional Comments” on your mail app. Step 9: Hit the Send button to email your report.
How to Mute Someone on Hive Social
Hive Social lets you mute your friends. You cannot mute a friend unless you have chatted with them. To mute someone, you need to either open their post, their account, or their chat. Step 1: Locate the account or the post of the account you want to mute. Step 2: On the top right corner of the account or the post, tap on the ••• icon. Step 3: Tap on the Mute button. That is all. When you mute someone on Hive Social you won’t receive message notifications when they send you a text, image, GIF, or Video. Also, read Hive vs Mastodon: Which One Should You Choose?
Wrapping Up
It is easy to block someone on Hive Social as well as report an issue. It is faster to block accounts than it is to report them, as blocking prevents accounts from contacting or viewing you immediately. If you notice an issue, report it first and then block it. Reporting keeps your community free from spam, illegal and immoral posts, and behaviors.
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