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If I see a contact "has notifications silenced" and a little moon icon at the bottom of a text message thread, does that mean the person has blocked me?
Posted on May 17, 2022 2:03 PM
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Posted on May 17, 2022 2:11 PM
No, it just means that the person has put his phone on Do Not Disturb. It's a new iOS 15 feature, so you can see if your contacts will not be disturbed. Your contact will still receive your message, but not get a notification until the person has disabled Do Not Disturb.
You can read more about Focus Mode / Do Not Disturb here:
Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
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May 17, 2022 2:11 PM in response to runawaygringo
No, it just means that the person has put his phone on Do Not Disturb. It's a new iOS 15 feature, so you can see if your contacts will not be disturbed. Your contact will still receive your message, but not get a notification until the person has disabled Do Not Disturb.
You can read more about Focus Mode / Do Not Disturb here:
Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
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User profile for user: IdrisSeabright 
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May 17, 2022 2:14 PM in response to runawaygringo
There is absolutely no indication given that you've been blocked.
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Does 'Notifications Silenced' in Messages mean blocked?
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As an expert in iOS features and functionalities, I can confidently affirm that the presence of a moon icon and the message "has notifications silenced" in a text message thread does not necessarily indicate that the person has blocked you. Instead, it signifies that the individual has activated the "Do Not Disturb" (DND) feature on their iPhone, a functionality introduced with iOS 15.
The DND feature in iOS 15 allows users to silence notifications temporarily, ensuring a more focused and uninterrupted experience. When this feature is activated, the moon icon appears at the bottom of the text message thread, indicating that the person's notifications are silenced.
It's crucial to emphasize that even though the person has silenced notifications, your messages are still delivered to them. The recipient will receive your messages, but they won't be immediately notified until they disable the Do Not Disturb mode.
This information is supported by the response from the Community User in the provided article, where it is explicitly mentioned that the presence of the moon icon indicates the use of Do Not Disturb and not blocking. Furthermore, the response provides a link to Apple Support, specifically directing users to learn more about Focus Mode/Do Not Disturb on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
It's important to note that the article also addresses similar user queries about being blocked, confirming that the "Notifications Silenced" status does not imply blocking. Additionally, a Level 10 user, IdrisSeabright, reinforces this point by stating that there is absolutely no indication given that you've been blocked in this context.
In conclusion, based on my expertise in iOS features and the evidence presented in the article, the presence of a moon icon and "has notifications silenced" in a text message thread indicates the use of Do Not Disturb and not blocking. This information is consistent with Apple's iOS 15 feature updates and the explanations provided by the Apple Support Community.
