For Immediate Release
Gettit's Block Is Bidirectional and Instant — When You Block Someone, They Can't See You Either
March 14, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 15, 2026 | NEW YORK, NY
New York City, March 2026 — Gettit details its blocking architecture: a bidirectional, server-enforced system that removes a blocked user from both parties’ grid simultaneously, filters them from all message lists, and applies across the real-time messaging layer — making it impossible for a blocked user to see or contact you through any channel in the app.
How the Block Works
When User A blocks User B on Gettit, a single action writes to two database locations simultaneously — recording both the block and the corresponding blocked-by relationship. This bidirectional write ensures the block is symmetric: neither party can see the other in the grid, and neither appears in the other’s message list.
The block is enforced at four distinct layers:
- Grid (server-side): the proximity endpoint excludes blocked and blocked-by UIDs from returned profiles
- Grid (client-side): the grid screen maintains a hidden users set for immediate UI consistency
- Messages screen: blocked users are filtered from the conversation list in real time
- Messaging layer: UID normalization ensures correct matching across all case variants
Why Bidirectional Blocking Matters
Most dating apps apply one-directional blocks: you block someone, they can’t message you, but they may still see your profile in the grid. This creates a harassment vector — a blocked user who can still see your profile card may attempt contact through other means, or simply knowing you’re online at a given time constitutes a privacy violation.
Gettit’s bidirectional model means a blocked user cannot confirm you’re on the app, cannot see when you’re online, and cannot access your profile by any in-app route. The block is total.
“Blocking someone should mean they’re gone. Not ‘they can’t message you but they can still see you’re online at 11pm.’ We built our block to be total. If you block someone on Gettit, for them, you don’t exist in the app anymore.”
— Jax Sterling, CEO & Co-Founder, Gettit
The Reporting Escalation Stack
Blocking sits within a broader safety response architecture. The unified report modal captures standardized violation categories — Inappropriate, Harassment, Spam, Underage, Hate Speech, Threats — with optional free text and the last 10 messages for context.
Auto-escalation triggers at 3 or more violations against an account: the account status is set to under review, photo uploads are blocked, and an admin alert fires. Human reviewers can resolve, escalate, or permanently ban. Every ban is enforced in real time — a banned user is ejected mid-session, not at next login.
Competitor Blocking: What’s Missing
| Platform | Bidirectional | Server-Enforced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinder | No | No | Blocked users may still appear in swipe stack |
| Grindr | Partial | Unclear | Inconsistently implemented |
| Bumble | No | No | Requires navigating to specific match |
| Hinge | Unclear | No | Not documented as bidirectional |
| Gettit | Yes | Yes | Grid, messages, chat — immediate |
“Every other app treats blocking as a filter you apply to your own view. We treat it as a mutual removal. That’s a small distinction technically and a massive one for the person who just had a frightening experience and needs to know they’re actually safe.”
— Jax Sterling, CEO & Co-Founder, Gettit
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About Gettit
Gettit is a privacy-first dating app for everyone, built for real connections in real time. Launching in New York City in April 2026, Gettit combines neighborhood-level location fuzzing, identity verification, selfie verification, and zero algorithmic feeds to create a dating experience that puts people first. Learn more at gettit.app.
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