Within Stitch, you may from time to time discover that there is another member in the community you would prefer not to engage with. This doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's helpful for you to know the different options you have for choosing how and when you interact with these members. You can block a member from sending you direct messages, attending events you organize, or accessing a group you own.
Why blocking exists on Stitch
Blocking exists to give you control over who you interact with — but it's designed carefully, because how it's used affects more than just you.
Stitch wants every member to feel welcome, while also making sure the tools we provide can't be used to unfairly exclude someone who hasn't done anything wrong. At the same time, we need a way to identify members who genuinely don't fit the community — not just move the problem from one organizer to the next. Watch the video below for the full story on how we landed on this approach.
That's why Stitch draws a distinction between smaller, personal-scale events and large Community Events:
For events with up to 30 attendees, you have full discretion. If you'd rather someone didn't come to your event, you can block them — no explanation needed.
For Community Events (31 or more attendees) — members with an Excellent or Good rating can attend regardless of any block or do-not-invite setting you've applied. Members with any other rating remain blocked, consistent with your usual settings.
Every member has a role in keeping Stitch safe — and blocking someone isn't a substitute for that. If a member's behavior is the real issue — not just personal preference — rate their behavior, and report them if it's serious. If you believe a member behaves in ways that are out of step with the Stitch Community Rules & Guidelines, report them to us rather than simply blocking them. That way, we can assess whether they need to be removed from Stitch altogether thus protecting all members.
How to open the block settings
To open the block settings for a member:
Go to the member's profile page.
Click More (the three-dot menu).
Select Block.
A block settings panel opens. This panel lets you choose whether to block the member from direct messages, from events you organize, or both.
Direct Messages
Blocking a member from direct messages prevents that member from sending you any new messages on Stitch. The member is not notified that you have applied a direct message block.
Events you organize - Do not invite option
Selecting 'Do not invite, but allow to attend' applies the following restrictions to that member:
Stitch does not notify the member about events you publish.
The member does not see your events listed on the Stitch Activities page.
If another member shares a direct link to your event, the blocked member can still view the event details and attend.
Stitch allows attendance via shared links to reduce the likelihood that the member realises they have been restricted.
Note: The 'Do not invite' restriction applies differently to Community Events (any event with a capacity of 31 or more members). Members with an Excellent or Good rating are not restricted from Community Events, even if you have them on a do-not-invite list. Members with any other rating remain restricted.
Events you organize - Block option
Selecting 'Block' applies stricter restrictions than 'Do not invite, but allow to attend'. A blocked member:
Does not receive notifications about events you publish.
Does not see your events listed on the Stitch Activities page.
Cannot open your event even if another member sends them a direct link.
Note: Event blocking applies differently to Community Events (any event with a capacity of 31 or more members). Members with an Excellent or Good rating are not blocked from Community Events, even if you have blocked them. Members with any other rating remain blocked. Learn more
Update block settings
To update a member's block settings at any time, return to their profile page, click More, and select Block. The block settings panel shows the member's current restrictions and lets you change them.
Block a member from your Group
Important: Blocking a member from your group sends that member an automatic notification telling them they have been blocked. This notification can cause conflict. Before using a group block, try the 'Do not invite' or Event Block options first. Use a group block only if those options are not sufficient.
Group owners can block a member from a group entirely. A group block removes that member's access to all events, discussions, and other activity within the group. This is different from an Event Block, which only restricts the member from individual events you host.
If you want to block a member from your group this request will be sent to the Stitch team for review. Stitch does this to ensure the platform is not used to exclude members in ways that conflict with Stitch's community values. Stitch will contact you with the outcome of the review.
Good to know
If you believe there is a member of your group who is acting inappropriately or is who is violating Stitch’s Community Guidelines, instead of blocking the member we ask you to report them to Stitch so we can investigate and suspend them from the community completely if required.