Now go clean up that inbox. You deserve better. Have you ever had to block someone on a dating app? Share your story in the comments below (anonymously, of course).
Just block them. It takes five seconds, it is permanent, and it sends a clear message: My mental health is not for sale.
POF has millions of active users, and while most are looking for love, a few are looking for trouble. Fortunately, POF has built several tools to help you disappear from someone’s life instantly. Here is your step-by-step guide to blocking someone on every version of the app, plus the secret "nuclear option" POF doesn't advertise. Before we get into the buttons, let’s address the elephant in the room: “Is blocking too harsh?”
Log into your POF account on a web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Step 2: Navigate to the conversation with the person you want to block. Step 3: Look at the top of the message window. You will see their username, age, and location. Step 4: Click the three dots (ellipsis) or the small arrow next to their name. Step 5: A dropdown menu will appear. Select "Block User." Step 6: A pop-up will ask, "Are you sure? This cannot be undone." Click confirm.
We’ve all been there. You’re swiping through Plenty of Fish (POF), having what seems like a normal conversation, when suddenly the tone shifts. Maybe they get aggressive because you didn’t reply fast enough. Maybe they send an unsolicited photo. Or maybe they aren’t a "maybe" anymore—they are a definite "no," but they won't take the hint.
