Why I block someone on YouTube... and how you can too

[@neilmossey]

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[@theamazinggamerdjmc5906]

Excuse me sir if you block a KZbinr user that means they can't never bug you on any of your videos or lifestreams whatever video you post please answer this question when you get the chance to I really appreciate answer?

[@MeariBamu]

I don't thing this hide feature is perfect, it block lot of bots or some wild kids is great for me only blocked by two youtubers as i leave a lot of great common in both two and other channels, one is i just say some advance things that he things is stupid and he things just wasting time for reply and see me to delete my common because for it is not a good topic, the finally result is he block me, the other one also like that, but after 3 mouth for my Cooling-off Period of my angry, and give her a sc as common for a suggest not for complain or dissatisfied. she also blocked me before the 3 mouth, i find the blocked ways is using private mode and login other account leave a common and logout to see is she or he really block or just waiting for check the common can publish. I thing youtube should do more fuction setting a cooling-off period as 3 mouth for the blocked user, if the condition is youtuber evey videos common not more than 500 comments. if over than should block forever. because lot of common smaller than 500 that youtuber may also more chance to reply the comments. and if over 500 comment blocking again is waste more time. and other hand also the function should check that user is that also blocked by other youtubers a lot because it may be the bot. it may a main account to do lot of bad common Give human as a changes for reply should be appear, should not all blocked forever user may not the bad guys. Now that hide as all account is so bad for wasting my time to common and angry with youtube not youtubers, and also losing all good comment before that they block. No one can see my good comment at that channel.

[@donalddavis6689]

That Was Very Helpful.. But How Do A Person Be Blocked From Coming Into Your You Tube Account? Without Being Removed... Blocked User.

[@neilmossey]

@@VoodooVybezOfJoeVirgo Hi thanks for the kind message - it looks like they've re-worded it as "Hide from channel", if you click on the 3 dots next to the comment. Hope this helps!

[@j.d.contreras392]

I subscribed my friend. Thank you for this video. I am still boggled by the way You Tube got rid of the BLOCK USER option. That doesn't make any sense and I'm tired of people leaving nasty remarks to me. Can you please tell me how officially block people?

[@DoritotheAxolotl]

I wish there was a way to fully block someone. Sadly, people spam mention me and say rude things. KZbin really needs to find a way to fix it 😭

[@LilfoxTheHybridHylian5967]

You telling me. To completely block ppl yeah.

[@bloozedaddy]

​.. Ahem...that's not fully blocking someone is it? Theyre still leaving comments on your thread.

[@FrauWilhelmKlink]

​@beeswarmgamingwindsyt2317Doesn't that turn off ALL notifications, though?

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

Same, I got called a brainlet.

[@christopher9727]

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[@AlishaConn]

They really need to bring the block feature back. I took a one year break from KZbin, planning my big comeback and woke up this morning to a horrible comment. Not really sure why people feel comfortable hiding behind their phone or computer because I bet they wouldn’t say it to my face.

[@MichelleMiranda-ho4op]

I know what you’re talking about because there’s a KZbin channel that I absolutely hate she was sending me nasty messages on my instagram and on her channel and Im so sick and tired of KZbin letting people get away with it I had enough of nasty people like that in my life so I know what you’re saying and that’s the funniest thing about people that they try to be bully’s but they can’t say it to your face in real life

[@Enigmatic__Soul__]

I just called someone out on KZbin for false information and they did a whole short on me like a troll and I can’t even block them, but I reported them for cyber bullying

[@leefrancis007]

I don't see a block feature it's been changed to hide user which just hides their comments

[@50TEW]

Im sick of bad comments too, YT is now woke rubbish lets stop using it

[@revivedsoul1099]

True those people are pathetic. Crazy if they removed it

[@chrissy212e]

Why did YT remove the block option, though? It's such a pain..

[@deraminator945]

But Blocking them, only blocks them from commenting or creating clips. They can still watch your videos and this is what I actually am looking for :/

[@neilmossey]

Really sorry to hear this, and hope you find a fix. Thanks for the kind message

[@gurjotgurm_]

Yeah ... Thats a problem

[@skeletxnnyungvamp]

@@neilmosseythere’s a dude watching my vids commenting annoying shit and I hate him irl so thanks for the help

[@SJC473]

There is an option to block them from your channel same drop down

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

It's disgusting, KZbin needs to do a better job, what if they are predators, looking to stalk you or something? Like, this is totally unacceptable. KZbin shouldn't even be a thing if this is the way it is. It's almost as if they're endangering us.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Thank you it's so annoying and frustrating when people give out negative comments on you.

[@bishopscore]

Yup. The silent block is the best way to ignore trolls. Not worth the time debating them.

[@AngelSifa]

I want to start a KZbin channel and I was thinking that I would like block like people who live close to me so they won't see my video but I think it won't work 😢

[@iriskalitvinova4734]

Yeah, especially when it comes to people who beg for likes just to get attention, and to UTTP that claim that their content is better than someone else's (which is not) and they type things that are crimes and sins for society and world itself.

[@thecapitalg]

Cant you filter out "UTTP"?​@@iriskalitvinova4734

[@shadowdemonaer]

I like that the example of a rude and hurtful commenter was named "Damaged Commenter" because you don't go around abusing people unless someone hurt you.

[@shadowdemonaer]

@kevin weeks some people have a good reason to feel hurt. Like, maybe the person said something bigoted but they didn't know it was bad due to their up bringing. Still, when we comment, we have to try and see things in a better light rather than assuming it was an attack and that they are fully aware of it being hurtful. A lot of people will instead lash out at anything that feels like a threat. But I've learned that if we all remember not everyone grew up the same way and everybody learns at their own pace, you'll often find that if you simply ask for clarification and talk to them gently in a way that isn't abusive or a call out, you can reach understanding.

[@ct6852]

@@shadowdemonaer I think there's definitely moments of misunderstanding, too. Like the tone or context just doesn't translate that well over text, and people take it the wrong way. It's definitely interesting at times. Chats are like a big social experiment sometimes.

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

It's probably just a fake comment, like an example. Or maybe it is someone giving him rude feedback. But why say Dad?

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

I suppose there’s a big difference between constructive criticism v abusive content. I wouldn’t block constructive criticism as everyone has a right to an honest opinion but I wouldn’t put up with abusive comments which is a whole different matter.

[@JWill95Rare]

Unfortunately, most present day social media users haven't quite developed the ability to give constructive criticisms WITHOUT being disrespectful or abusive in their wording. So in the meantime "BLOCK" Party, it is!

[@GhostToast_Toons]

did youtube remove the ability to block people? now the only option they give is to hide user from channel...

[@ardentynekent2099]

I keep moving through the dots, buy am only getting the option to "report", But, thank you, a lovely, kind man.

[@Chocaluvr]

You are so right. When you reply to a bad comment, they come back even nastier. I did that and the commenter blamed me for not being civil when someone disagrees with me. Hmm, I think he needed to read his own comment and then he wouldn’t have to ask why he got the reaction he got. But, rather then give him anymore of my time, I had to hide him because I couldn’t find a “block” option. I searched and couldn’t find it.

[@neilmossey]

Great stuff, thanks for the kind message Chocaluvr. And yes, it seems to be now called 'Hide from channel". They really want attention don't they! Thanks again.

[@j.d.contreras392]

I agree with you. Can you please tell me WHY You Tube got rid of its Block feature? This is bothering me as I have to block certain people for hateful remarks. I thought I was the only one that noticed that but thank you for bringing this up. You have a really valid point. It was much easier to have a block option.

[@cyubahiroclement191]

Depends on comments bro! There is also competitors u have to have reactions

[@TheSilverShadow17]

Just like how all my efforts to combat the situation have been in absolute vain lately. I wish that I had people who'd listen and be there, yet I'm forced to go it alone.

[@christoferdrewrocks1]

I don’t have the block user option 😭 it just shows “share, hide user, & feedback” when I tap the 3 dots

[@nickfanzo]

they removed it for some reason.

[@christoferdrewrocks1]

@@nickfanzo smh

[@artaleasham4105]

You are absolutely right. I too have been going down the comment section of someone elses channel. Multiple people kept going in against me because they wanted to force their opinion on me. But it just has no use and my time can find better value. I'm just so into justice. I can't have it when something isn't justified.

[@neilmossey]

Sorry to hear this. Guess their punishment is their life!

[@apexpredator4937]

Tried this & it just says hide from user instead of block. Im confused. Is it the same thing or did they remove it so i cant block people?

[@iriskalitvinova4734]

Not only people who just say something that describes things they don't like, but there are UTTP who keep claiming that their content is better than someone else's, which is not, and they literally comment things they love to do that are sinful and to automatically answer our question why because they think they claimed their content is better. Those are also example of comments that should be either blocked by KZbinrs or be banned from KZbin completely.

[@mozvi1436]

Hey Neil, thank for the video! Personally I've been looking everywhere on the Internet for a way to hide comments from specific users overall. What I mean by that is that I'd like to not see their comments on the entire website, but this "hide user from channel" option only allows you to hide their comments from *your* channel. I don't understand how that isn't a thing already. I'm sure KZbin won't add it because they don't like listening to people's requests, but if there was an extension for this I'd be all over it.

[@neilmossey]

Hi @mozvi1436 - thanks for your kind message and you're so right. I've had so many comments on this video explaining how they've been trolled in the comments on other people's videos and can't do anything to block those replies to their comments. All we can do is report the comment, and that doesn't seem appropriate in many cases. Anyway, thanks again and good luck on your future comments!

[@ardentynekent2099]

@@neilmossey I just got whatever the equivalent of "yelled at" on KZbin is.. I have absolutely zero idea what I may have said. I don't drink, smoke or swear, so a) I would remember a nasty comment because I don't make them, or b) I used a word that contained something nasty. I can't see the post, so I guess that's one strike for me. Thanks, again.

[@neilmossey]

@@ardentynekent2099 Thanks for the kind comment and sorry to hear this If I've understood correctly, the comment could be blocked automatically if the channel has a list of words it bans - these words could be anything And KZbin hides comments if the AI thinks they should be held for review Hope this helps

[@stalinlovesyou]

I accidently clicked " Block Channel" on my own comment of this exact account, and now I can't access my own channel's page on PC. I really need help.

[@neilmossey]

No way! Thanks for the kind question and sorry to hear this. Here are some suggestions that might help. - Go into this link in desktop: studio.youtube.com on the left hand side click on settings then on the left hand side of that box go to 'community' Are you in 'hidden users' if so, undelete it by clicking on the cross - or Contact KZbin support - a tweet to them @TeamKZbin - or can you follow the same steps to block: does it now offer 'show user'? - that's what this support article seems to suggest support.google.com/youtube/answer/9482361 This is a really unique situation, would love to know if you find a fix and sorry I can't think of anything else for now

[@RBCharger]

I heard about this from a channel that I used to watch and comment on. The guy said that you can block someone and they won't know they are blocked. They will just be screaming into the void and no one will hear them. That's when I realized I had been blocked. I'm sure I never said anything bad but my comments no longer got any likes or responses.

[@neilmossey]

Sorry to hear this. If you have been hidden, I don't think you'd be able to see the comment after you've left it - if you go back into the comments section I think they go... so you'd only realise if you went hunting for your comments. You can also block certain words in comments, so if you've used a word that they've chosen to block, that would cause a comment to disappear even if its a nice one... hope this helps and thanks for the comment!

[@Florp987]

Same thing i can see the comments myself but when i go on my alt account and check the comment isn’t there

[@Florp987]

I tested it and the new version of delete comment and hide channel are really painful. I deleted one of my alt’s messages went on that alt and i could still see my comment. Conclusion: only the person who commented can see the comment while it is hidden for the rest of the world. So yes you’re basically screaming in an empty void

[@RBCharger]

@@Florp987 "Screaming into the void" were the words of the guy who blocked me. He seemed like he really enjoyed blocking people,

[@Florp987]

@@RBCharger i might’ve been blocked by a guy with 100K+ subs for referring to my profile picture which people see as self promotion nowadays

[@magneto7930]

Unfortunately, you can't block anyone anymore. The "block user" option no longer exists.

[@rparty459]

So youtube decided to change some settings between now and a year ago. Kind of sad that youtube now only limits people from posting messages while still able to see your channel and watch your content. In the past you could block accounts from even watching your content. Which sometimes is preferred.

[@neilmossey]

Too true - I sometimes wonder if the hide channel does other things like keep your videos away from those users, without it overtly saying, but guess we'll not know. Maybe I should test this...

[@51-FS]

​@neilmossey test it on me... block me and I will see if I can see your channel?

[@Justnothankyou132]

@@51-FS I clicked "Hide user my from channel" on you. Feel free to test.

[@51-FS]

@@Justnothankyou132 I see that comment

[@51-FS]

@MrRickeo I could see your videos but u don't have any. I was your 4th sub

[@randombsgo4367]

but wont I still be able to see said users comments on anyone else's channel? while im logged in to my channel?

[@jerry3579]

How do you block a user from anywhere I comment? I've already got her blocked from my main channel, but I don't know how to block her from commenting to me personally in another channel. I know they can comment in this person's channel, but is there some way I can block them so I never see what they write to me again? I just want her out of my life - at least so that I don't have to see what she's writing to me anywhere ever again. Hopefully you or someone else can help me do this. It seems KZbin makes privacy harder by the minute.

[@neilmossey]

So sorry to hear you're dealing with this, and thanks for the kind question. It's too true, it seems harder now. If it were me I'd do 4 things: Report them for harassment within your channel dashboard if possible. Might not be able to if hidden. Go to their channel and report them from there - 3 dots on their mobile home page - choose harassment. And go to every comment and report for harassment. Hopefully the AI will spot that it is true. The 4th way is to message youtube support for advice - they have a twitter feed. Sorry again and good luck: this is absolutely about them and not you.

[@jerry3579]

@@neilmossey Thank you so much for your reply and for your advice!!

[@twus6]

Just came across your channel, I have had 2 online trolls, that have to leave negative nasty comments, not often but they are out there definitely, nothing better to do, they are a waste of time and energy, thanks for sharing. Some leave nasty comments over a comment made about a singer, yep that is right! a singer who is well known to the world, need to grow up, the idiots. Thanks and have a great day!

[@neilmossey]

Too true, thanks for the kind comment and I've left another reply if they are leaving comments on your videos

[@TheSilverShadow17]

​@@neilmosseyHey there, sir. I'm looking to get help and resolve something between me and another person I met on KZbin, but all my efforts have been in vain. I can't get anyone to join me in my efforts to set the facts straight for this individual, and whenever I mention it to other people, it's as if I get thrown under the bus.

[@shanehumberstone5262]

If someone walked into my house and crapped on my floor,trust me they’re leaving in a body bag

[@herbertbell9438]

So what if you get comments on your comments on other channels? People harass people that way as well but I see no way to block them. Most sites let you do that.

[@antresia.9723]

Or report their user.

[@antresia.9723]

@@varitytopic4440 wow 9 more subscribers left, to reach 100.

[@astalavista5328]

​@Varity Topic I get numourous nasty replies just for there fun KZbin should find a way so you can stop people doing that on your comments

[@antresia.9723]

Yeah.

[@robertaskazlauskas98]

Thanks. Now I can finally stop getting bad “friends” comments that hopping me to fail on KZbin channel that I just trying to learn in how and where to improve.

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind message. Yes it's tough, know that feeling. Like someone said once, I don't see my critics at the Bank! Good luck with keeping going

[@stveide1]

BUT, is there any way WE can block a KZbin video creator? What I hate are these guys who take a serious topic and put their little stolen shorts in the video multiple times. I try giving them thumbs down but keep having them pop randomly.

[@neilmossey]

Thanks- it's frustrating that we can't seem to do that. In the home feed, if you can click on the 3 dots on a video you don't want to see and choose "Not interested" I've done this many times and it seems to train KZbin not to offer those videos. Hope this helps and thanks again

[@xxrodangamerzxx3177]

Why would somone be mean to this man? He is kinda wholesome

[@luminous6969]

Is there a way to just not see someone's comments in general? As in, if you're watching someone else's video and someone's doing their thing and you just never want to associate with them again, can you block them so that you'll never see them again even if it's not something that's on your own video?

[@neilmossey]

Hi - that would be really useful thanks but unfortunately it seems that we can't do if it's not on our video. Sorry I can't be more helpful

[@luminous6969]

@@neilmossey Dang that sucks, cos sometimes I run into these kinds of people on other people's videos and I get a notification whenever they respond 😅

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

I know for a fact i have been banned on channels from commenting. Other channels i get comments removed, by both the channel and youtube, then last removed because i was reported. I was just curious how it works! Thank You Sir! 😊

[@Bournelux]

Thank you for this video!!! I’ve recently started getting some not so nice comments and I was wondering how to stop the person leaving comments on my channel.

[@neilmossey]

Really sorry to hear that - it feels so dark when they ping up. But... it's also a sign that we're doing something worthy of reaction. That we're standing for something. Hope you get them hidden okay and thanks for taking the time to leave a message Leah. Your channel is awesome!

[@Bournelux]

@@neilmossey aww thank you so much, that’s so kind of you to say so 💖

[@neilmontgomery3470]

Pardon my ignorance. I don't create content for KZbin but I'm just tired of seeing negative comments on the videos I watch. I'm a big rugby fan and I like to have honest discussions on the game. Is there anyway I can block these Trolls?

[@Kirboiscool]

Tysm i had some bully who was just messing up my channel and it was really stressing me out but with this video is amazing thank you i subbed btw

[@neilmossey]

Thanks. Really pleased this helps

[@veganbombshell]

there is no block user option for me what do i do?????

[@jleenofficial]

We can’t block anymore 😔

[@blaze-jb4xz]

Is hidden the same as block is what i want to know although it stops you seeing the comments on the other side would it stop the user from being able to send? I feel like when the word hidden used will never know for sure for them would it still say message sent or message fails to send?

[@neilmossey]

I'm not sure what it fully means - as if they are hidden from us, does youtube stop serving our videos to them... As for the comments, I've tested this and the message looks like it has sent for the sender. There's no error message, or message to say their comments will be hidden. So they think it's gone through okay and they will not appear on your channel. Hope this helps.

[@blaze-jb4xz]

@neilmossey ok thanks

[@goldenarm2118]

Can you see comments from blocked users? I know the people who view your videos are unable to see comments from the blocked user, but can YOU, the channel owner, see comments made by blocked users. Blocked users can see their own comments on a channel they have been blocked on, so the comment resides somewhere on youtube server. Just curious is the owner of the channel can see the comments of blocked users.

[@neilmossey]

Hi thanks for the kind question. When the creator blocks a user, that comment and all past and future comments are disappeared. New comments cannot be seen by the channel creator. Once the commenter has left the comment, noone can see that comment and if you return to that video, the commenter won't be able to find it either. All subsequent comments go the same way. Hope this helps.

[@Iz-SixtyandBeyond]

Thank you! This was very helpful. Quick question - after they are blocked from your channel, will this also block them from replying on a comment I make on another channel? I made a comment on someone's channel thanking them for their video and received a reply from someone who just decided that they needed to target my comment. I don't understand why people feel the need to say negative things to someone they don't even know. I did not reply because I am making something magical instead. 😉

[@dalehammond1749]

I'm 76 and a bit of an old....grump. So when I started doing comments I was sometimes quite critical or corrective. As time passed I suddenly realized my comments were either removed or hidden so I could see them but nobody else could. Anyway, today when commenting I do try to be very kind and complimentary or just keep it to myself. Great video by-the-way.

[@AiBeachBoys]

Thank you Neil for your advice. Can you tell us, what happens when you hide a user from your channel? Is the user still able to access your channel and comment on it, but his comment is not visible to others? Will the user be aware that you have taken action on him?

[@neilmossey]

Hi thanks for the kind question. When you hide a user, the user can still see your channel if they search for it. They can still comment, but neither you nor anyone else ever sees the comment. If they return to the comments section, they won't be able to find it either. So they might have a hunch that it has been disappeared, if they go looking for it.. but it might equally have been hidden by youtube if it was too offensive. As they are blocked you wont see anything from them ever in the comments section. Hope this helps!

[@user-gn4pp]

If i blocks a KZbin channel, then is it possible that they cannot reply to my comments or see my comment?

[@michaelbrinks8089]

I got a comment from someone laughing at me for having health problems and being unable to work. They thought since I can watch a KZbin video & post a comment about homeless people. It means I should be able to work full-time.

[@neilmossey]

So sorry to hear this Michael - hope you were able to click the report button. Appreciate the message

[@michaelbrinks8089]

@@neilmossey I can understand some kid or troll but when a grown adult is making fun of someone who got sick or injured and can't work. It's hard to believe. I'm sure their attitude will do a 180 once they get injured in a crash or develop health issues.

[@twus6]

Abuse is unacceptable behavior online, thanks for sharing :-)

[@FrankZen]

I love how Google claims to have the smartest engineers but can't put a normal Block for any user anywhere on KZbin.

[@VortexFlims]

On mobile I don't have the option to block the user on their channel only hide user from my channel. Not block

[@Larsbor]

Thanks for the good youtube about this subject, it is now 9 months ago.. and already I cannot find the option to block an unknown user to my private youtube channel that suddenly follows me (I dont know if they have good intentions, or are hackers or scammers collecting information about me, or criminals who want to hurt my child whatever. I want to block them from my channel, but the option is ? where now. I tried on mobile, I tried on desktop, in the studio and I cannot seem to be able to do anything but report them or make them invisible, so I cannot see their comments, this is so weird. If you have a solution please make an update video. Thanks. :)

[@neilmossey]

Hi thanks for the kind comment and so sorry to hear this. KZbin changed the wording to 'hide user from channel' but I understand that it unsubscribes them, and means all their comments instantly disappear the moment they post them, so nobody sees them. Can I ask is this what you want it to do? Hope this helps and sorry this isn't ideal

[@herFLYness79]

What about someone harassing and trolling you on someone else's video?

[@somejackball]

how do you block someone from replying to your comments on YT?

[@Rein777_ALT]

how do i keep the person from seeing my channel? i think the block user was removed.

[@ScottNapolitan]

I just had a similar situation. I don't have any videos yet, but I received a response to one of my comments on another video, which clearly did not violate any KZbin guidelines or those of the channel owner, my comment, I mean, that said, "(My name) I'm coming for you." Well first I clicked it to report it. It's too bad you have to choose between "bullying" and "harassing," because either one of those could sum it up. I wanted to be able to answer "threatening," but that's just not among the dumb limited choices. I clicked on "harassing" and specified, "This person is harassing me." When I clicked on the video later on in my watch history, the response was still there so I just deleted my comment which automatically deletes the response, too. But most likely it was an empty threat anyway, right? I have never told a single soul where I live or given out my email address to anyone. But that doesn't make it okay and I hope KZbin at least read or will read the response. And can't KZbin have your back more and contact the authorities if they deem it to be necessary? I don't want to have to go through all that myself just because someone else thinks it's okay or funny to post responses like that! I did photograph my comment and the response before deleting them. I better learn how to block another user from responding to my comments or posting comments on my videos when I have some just in case this person or anyone else does this again!

[@PavelMosko]

Nice info. I was hoping hoping on blocking a troll in general from KZbin, like you can on Facebook. I ended up talking to someone that was a waste of time on channel that was not my own.

[@clarclass.]

Hello Neil! Thank you for being the helpful guy on KZbin, I hope you’re doing good!

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind message!

[@Whirow_but_green]

Also a alternative name is "how to make yourself look good by deleting the hate"

[@AjaArrow]

Love that title!

[@TheInkPitOx]

I've seen unwanted comments not on my videos. I want to block those people or at least block the comments. If you've heard of Disqus, I want to be able to do it like they do.

[@trainsplanesmore]

The sound effects in this are the best part! 😀

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind comment! CRASH!

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

Thanks so so much....!!!!!! I've just been hitting "Remove" I had no idea we had this option --- My Channel Is A Tribute Channel To Elvis Presley and Now With Our Lisa Marie's Passing..... There is so much Hate that I will never understand about Elvis & Lisa Marie.... My Daddy passed away 2 years ago and He Loved Elvis... I was a 70's Child So Elvis's Music was a Constant ...... and with Daddy Passing away I listened to Elvis's Music and its helped me through my mourning so I decided to make a channel and honor My Daddy too

[@neilmossey]

Ahhh really glad this might help, thanks Heavenly Presley Tonya. And thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely message. Good luck with the channel, it looks awesome.

[@JeffisWinning]

I have a troll commenting useless crap on my hands that I want to block. Unfortunately, as of August 20th 2023, KZbin has removed the block option from the Android app for some reason.

[@neilmossey]

Hi Jeff Really sorry to hear this --- Can I ask, are they commenting on videos you have made, or on videos where you regularly comment? If it's on your videos, it's easy to zap them on the KZbin Studio app but if it's someone else's videos, as you say it is extremely frustrating that KZbin has changed things so we can only report comments...

[@JeffisWinning]

@neilmossey Hello! Yes, they are commenting on my comments that I commented on someone else's video. I have since muted him, which is some new feature I haven't seen before. I guess it take place of block?

[@phillc]

Well said mate! LOL @ Dump in living room analogy. Very true!

[@gellerbingsgaming]

Is there no way to block users completely and not just your channel? I keep getting teenagers and children harassing me in comments, but i cant block them

[@steelyman08]

We used to be able to go to the person's channel. Click on "About", and choose block user. Why have YT taken that handy feature away and made it so difficult? Hopefully "Hide this user from your channel" (next to the comment itself where the dots are) is enough to keep them out for good? Thank you, but when I tried your solution, the three dots on their channel only offered "report". I have no need to report this person and cause a huge fuss. They were simply being rude to others in the comment section. I shall try "hide user from channel". It may just be the app on my android not working correctly? Take care ♥

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind message @steelyman08 - I get the impression they have reworded it to 'hide user from channel' and that is actually a bit stronger than it sounds. Their comments should be completely kept away from you and everyone else. Hope this helps.

[@steelyman08]

@@neilmossey I hear you. Even the word "BLOCKED" is now somehow offensive. I'm guessing. They'll have to rewrite the dictionary soon! Take care 🙂

[@DivaG81]

Thank you so much for creating this video! It was extremely helpful and informative. It's sad that we have to block some people on KZbin, but it's great that the option is available. Thank you again!

[@Lazyspaceout]

Yeah i tried to do that with my moblie phone the block user is gone.....

[@wedonotcarefreedompeople-5ye]

How to find my comment this teaser channel here notification is it already block user no notification???

[@Anglynn74]

when I try to paste the URL of the user into that box nothing happens, which is odd. It won't allow me to paste anything, nothing happens.

[@notdiet]

Hi, I wish I could've made this work. I couldn't find a way to block someone anywhere. Have they revoked that feature?

[@FerhatYASAR]

I don't have channel but can I block toxic commenter as user. So reading toxic peoples comments seriously damaging my menthal health :(

[@nashse7en]

SINCE MOTH OF JUNE 2023 THE "BLOCK USER" "BLOCK CHANNEL "OPTION WAS REMOVED FROM MY ACCOUNT and my son account, even my friends too. ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT?

[@3xcalibur23_Music]

I don't see that option no more the block option is gone I need to block rude people

[@princethedinosaurs4955]

I try it but it's not here

[@nemurinemuri2212]

Is there a way to stop someone from watching my videos?

[@notallgarbage]

Could a hidden user just switch account, or create another channel, and come back under another name?

[@neilmossey]

That's a good question, thanks. I think they can... the only upside is that they would have to work out that they are hidden by coming back to look for their comments. They have no indication they are hidden when they write comments. Thanks again and hope you're doing good.

[@imjayhime]

There’s no block option for me :/ I can only hide users from my account

[@thenorseguy2495]

Can they comment on your channel again if you hide user? I just did this on my channel. Awesome video. I’m sure you’re a great dad.

[@neilmossey]

haha thanks Norse guy! The beauty of this is that they think they can comment, and youtube allows them to type comments but they never appear and they have no idea (unless they go through the comments again hunting for it). So they can't ever comment on your channel again on that account. Sorry to hear you've had to do this but hope you get a buzz from taking control. PS Joke is, I am a terrible dad but they don't know that! Hey... I need to block my kids!

[@thenorseguy2495]

Thank you so much for your answer. I diden’t know about this feature before. I make sure to use it again if I have to. Hopefully that won’t be necessary though. I don’t get many comments on my videos so I appriciate everyone I get as long as they are not trolls. I do actually come from the land of trolls (Norway) But they are only nice. Internet trolls ain’t

[@neilmossey]

@@thenorseguy2495 haha yes, they give trolls a bad name! Thanks again

[@baragonia]

I stumbled upon your video trying to find out why I can no longer comment on live streams. As someone who is homebound caring for my elderly dementia stricken mother, live chat is one of the only social outlets for me. I certainly said nothing offensive, or I don't think I have, but suddenly my live chat comments are only visible to me, and upon reloading the page, they do not exist in the live stream chat. If I had offended someone, or commented too much etc., I would appreciate someone actually being a human being and giving me the chance to change my behavior. The only other thing I DID do was to question publically why when I mentioned a certain town in a live stream, I suddenly get spammed video ads for that particular town on my KZbin feed. That would be a BOT/KZbin Issue, but the "I am a human being" sentiment would still seem to apply in my mind. Please try not to be heartless while you build your business. Not everyone has ill intentions. Thanks for your time.

[@neilmossey]

Very true, thanks, and sorry to hear about your experience. You probably know this but sometimes live chat can be moderated by a number of people. Also you can add banned words that would make comments disappear if they are included in comments but that doesn't seem to be what has happened here. Are the comments on a particular channel or all live streams? It sounds very odd. If it's one channel they don't deserve you. Have you tried to reach out to the creator? Also, it is very easy to hit the wrong button, especially during livestreams - it may very well have been in error.

[@redeyestones3738]

What happened??? I'm no longer able to block ANYONE on KZbin anymore. What the heck??? How do I curate my feed, and prevent repetitive trolls???

[@emartin851]

If I don't have a channel, & I'm just a follower, can I still block rude people?

[@neilmossey]

Hi Elaine thanks for the kind question, it seems not unfortunately, it looks like all we can do now is use the "report" button but this doesn't seem to be very good. Maybe we should click the "send feedback" link in the main youtube menu to let KZbin know. Sorry I can't be of more help and thanks again.

[@BrianKushner]

How do you BLOCK someone so they can't even see your channel? I have a person I've hidden that is continuing someone to leave comments

[@missesCarmenB]

How can you block another person insulting you with their comments? I mean when it is Not your channel.

[@Bstart1234]

You click on their comment on your response there will be a dropdown menu choose from it....

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind question @MissesCarmenB - I think all we can do is click on the 3 dots to the side of their comment and hit Report. Sorry to hear about this, and that I can't be more help.

[@missesCarmenB]

@@neilmossey Thank you.

[@missesCarmenB]

@@Bstart1234 thank yoy

[@danmar007]

I often wonder how bad must a comment be for a KZbinr to block the commenter. I guess it's a good sign that a KZbinr blocks someone. It means he or she reads comments, which is what most commenters hope for. :-)

[@neilmossey]

Thanks. Sometimes KZbin itself automatically puts comments in the "Held for review" folder which might never be seen, as they're automatically deleted, and sometimes the platform just blocks and removes them automatically. Also there are 'hidden words' so some words in the comment can also bump out comments even if the comment is benign. Hope this helps.

[@danmar007]

@@neilmossey Thank you. I was not aware of that!

[@bishopscore]

Love your content. Subscribed!

[@neilmossey]

Love your comment! Thanks!

[@visoulive]

what if they are such cowards and just dislike the videos without commenting

[@abigail5721]

I want to use this to get rid of trolls and news media that I don't care for, thank you

[@zane6640]

you should be able to block someone without even opening their video, i hate the "dont recommned/not interested" there are more channels that i dont care to watch than i do, so why cant i block them? please read this youtube algorithm

[@Oreoender]

Thank u someone got mad at me bc I beat them in a game he hunted down my channel and just became such a baby il use this in memory

[@michaelwilmoth3704]

i should be allowed to block haters and delete their comments on my post.i can't find anything on you tube,i can only report them which is not enough.hiding is not enough either

[@ashbymorton3254]

I'm sorry none of the options that you gave me especially the one on the phone I don't have those options when I hit the three little dots the only one I can do is hide my account and that doesn't keep him from making comment somewhere else I would like to block him from Google

[@neilmossey]

So sorry to hear this - you're right, YT doesn't let us block or remove comments as replies on other channels. All we can do is report each and every comment. Sorry I can't help more.

[@JeannetteEdge]

Hi and thank you... as soon as I block the user, they make another profile! Continuously, it really is annoying. Do you know of a way to stop that?

[@neilmossey]

Hi Jeannette - thanks for the kind comment and question. I am so so sorry to hear this. Are these comments on other people's videos as replies to you? That is so frustrating. Apart from clicking on Report - one way might be to contact KZbin support - maybe a tweet to @teamyoutube Another way, though they tend not to reply directly is to send it as a feedback, which offers to screenshot your feedback. You could send a feedback every time it happens: Click on your avatar in the top right hand corner and scroll down to "send feedback" on desktop and "help and feedback" on mobile. Hope this helps or that they burn themselves out. Or both. Thanks again.

[@antresia.9723]

@@neilmossey true.

[@Pobsta-de7hb]

Hi, has this block feature been removed? I have blocked many but now it seems to have vanished, the option just is not there for me. I do not mean only on your videos, I mean in general if you go to their profile and wish to block a user. I just cannot find it anymore

[@neilmossey]

Hi thanks for the kind question. On mobile, for me, it seems to have changed to "Hide user from channel" on their channel page. I'd hope that all the people you've blocked in the past are all still there in settings under "Hidden users" in the Community tab. For these, KZbin says "Comments and live chat messages from these users won't show up. It may take several days to remove existing comments and live chat messages. These users will not be able to create clips of your videos and live streams." I'm checking if when you remove a comment it automatically send them to the "Hidden Users" I wonder if it's still being rolled out at the moment because on some of the comments, when you click the three dots it offers "Hide User from channel" as an option right at the bottom... Thanks again for letting me know about the change!

[@Pobsta-de7hb]

@@neilmossey Hi thanks for the detailed response, I do not know why they change things, I think personally sometimes they are so bored with everything running fine that they find things to do even though they do not need doing lol. I like to also block people in general comments on any persons videos I view and just from talking to me altogether in anyway whether reply to something I have said or directly to me but I think that is gone and the option as you say hide user from channel is now it. Perhaps that is not just from your channel in the way of your uploaded videos comments section but it is a way to block anybody altogether from having any correspondence with you. Maybe I am getting old and grumpy, I just like things to stay as they were lol Thanks again and great uploads by the way :o)

[@neilmossey]

@@Pobsta-de7hb Too true! Thanks!

[@SzebastianOnne]

First, love your broadcast studio created in the backyard shed. I remember watching the making of it. Its awesome. And you are one of the politest, kindest, and great teacher-creator. Its interesting that this video popped up 2 seconds after I blocked someone. Alignment. Love everything you do, and this is a great video for anyone who needs to know how to block. Although KZbin should make the block in such a way that they cannot even access our channel.

[@neilmossey]

Haha thanks so much Szebastian! KZbin knew you blocked someone! Really appreciate the kind message. Not sure I've got the title right - it's a bit dull - so really pleased it still got the click You're absolutely right about not showing our channel to blocks - I'm kinda hoping that the block is a signal strong enough to stop the AI offering our videos Think I'll tweak the title now!

[@englishalan222]

What happed to the black flag option.? Why do You Tube make it so compligated?

[@VincentWitcher]

Thanks for the info. Had a guy leave a nasty comment. We used to be friends on Face book years ago. He didn't like some post i put on my FB page- he called it conspiracy or whatever. I told him it was my page i could post whatever i wanted to on my own page. he then proceeded to post every nasty disgusting thing he could think of to call me. I blocked him- forward 8 years and now he is leaving comments on my you tube page- had to do a search and found your video on how to block people on you tube. I can't understand what pleasure people get from leaving uncalled for nasty comments on peoples pages. I sure am glad you can block them. have a great day!

[@neilmossey]

Really really sorry to hear this. As with all trolls, it says everything about them and nothing about you. What an attention seeker they are. Really pleased this video might help.

[@VincentWitcher]

@@neilmossey Thanks!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

How do you see who subscribed to your channel and how can you block them from seeing you, following you and seeing your online activity ( even if they don't post)

[@dr.natenoble]

This is a great video. I love your delivery. Authentic and fantastic. Thank you!!!

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the very kind message Dr. Nate!

[@BeautySavesWorld]

Does "hidden" comment actually blocks him from commenting on my video or he can still comment but I will not see it, pls?

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind question. 'Hidden' allows him to type the comment and it looks as if it sends as normal, but you and nobody else will get to see the comments ever again. Hope this helps and sorry to hear you have to deal with this.

[@BeautySavesWorld]

@@neilmossey Thank you for clear explanation once again )

[@HammyAndSammy]

The Block has been removed as an option all it says is hide 😞

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

I block people who subscribe to me because I don't create content so I find it odd and questionable that they would. Maybe I'm paranoid, but blocking them remedies that problem so I don't mind either way.

[@QueenKrystalina]

What about blocking someone thats giving you notifications?

[@homeatthehollow]

I do know how to block a user, my question is I assume that the offender will figure it out once they cannot comment

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind message - well, here's the interesting thing with youtube that you might already be aware... KZbin still allows them to comment, it looks totally normal from their end, they type away as normal but the comment doesn't actually stay (or appear) publicly on the channel. They'd have to come back and scroll through the comments section to find their comment, so some say they are blissfully unaware of the time they are completely wasting! Or wasting time vainly searching for their comment. Hope this helps!

[@homeatthehollow]

@@neilmossey it helps me tremendously! Thank you so much.

[@neilmossey]

@@homeatthehollow PS 100 videos and 500 subscribers in a year is incredible! Hope you can keep going!

[@homeatthehollow]

@@neilmossey thank you! I’m doing my best

[@luszczi]

@@neilmossey Do these comments show up for you though?

[@ldnvibereacts]

Purely subscribing because you’re a great personality and seem like a genuine soul 😊

[@neilmossey]

Thanks for the kind message LDN, appreciate it!

[@j.d.contreras392]

@@neilmossey I love your channel. WHY did You Tube get rid of the Blocking feature though? It was much easier just to block a person. I noticed that it was gone about a week ago. So if someone is harassing me I can't block them anymore? I even tried calling them to understand what is going on. Isn't this kind of bad for people who don't want to be harassed or cyberbullied? There's no block feature anymore. Once again I love your personality and channel. Thank you for this video.

[@taylorhumes7567]

Wait so can the person see your content still or not? And they can comment and no one else besides yourself can see it either?

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS999]

Thanks for this. I needed it. I am super sensitive to criticism and it effects my ability to continue with something that I really enjoy. Your words have just really helped me. Thanks 🙏

[@Greenaura101]

Contructive criticism am okay but bullying disguised as criticism i cant stand i know which one is which