Microsoft Teams Block Feature Does Not Hide Messages From Blocked Users
The Microsoft Teams block feature fails to prevent blocked users' messages from appearing to the person who blocked them, defeating the feature's intended purpose of limiting unwanted contact. Particularly problematic in workplace harassment scenarios. Vendor fix required.
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