Threads and Instagram BTS ARMY Blocklist

     The blocklist is hopefully working to keep most unwanted things from our feeds. I'm glad that when some drama from Twitter makes its way to Threads I often have no idea what is going on and I like to keep it that way. But we have our share of solos and stalkers on Threads using the app and Instagram to build followers by sharing things they shouldn't and invading the privacy of the members. I keep noticing ARMY adding people to the "btsarmyblocklist" on Threads that are already on there and I get requests to add people that are already on it. Unfortunately on Threads we don't have the blocklist capabilities integrated into the app like they do on Bluesky (probably because they want to be able to continually push negativity and politics to your feed and they don't want you to have half of those people blocked already). That blocklist capability makes it easy to block a lot of accounts all at once and automatically shows everyone on the list so you can see who is on it as well as manually block whom you choose as you go down the list or just block the full list all at once. 

   I decided to put the blocklist that has the topic as "btsarmyblocklist" in a spreadsheet. I know someone already did that, but from what I'm told it has been deleted and is no longer available or maintained. I plan to keep mine on this blog and add to it as necessary. Keep using the hashtag or topic "btsarmyblocklist" and I will update it with names from there. 

  You all know the rules for adding someone to the blocklist but I will reiterate some of them. 

1.  When you add someone to the blocklist, try to get screenshots of what they did to go on it. We started doing this because people were deleting posts once they got called out. The only exception to screenshots or video is if someone is spreading stalker photos or video of the members in public or private and we don't want to further spread that. (Update: Threads now has a spoiler feature that censors pics by blurring them. You could use that on your screenshot but try not to share actual videos. They will see what you mean when they go to the page to block if it hasn't been deleted. Feel free to briefly describe the content being shared and why they are to be blocked). Also if something is particularly gross or offensive like sexual images or offensive language you can just put their screen name or a screenshot of their bio page and explain why you are adding them to the list. 
2.  Don't add anyone to the list out of spite or just because they made you mad. In the process of pulling from the list I saw a few people that I questioned why they were added. I usually go through their replies to see if they have had any other comments that would be a reason for them to be added but sometimes there aren't. Also I saw an instance where someone instigated an argument with a person that was put on the blocklist. Don't do that. Stay out of other fandom's business and if you don't like something you don't always have to comment. If you start something with someone like fan wars or arguing about genres with people that aren't in the Kpop circle and they clap back responding to you that's not really a reason to put them on the blocklist. You should personally block them but that doesn't mean it's a matter for the fandom in particular. You may find you both end up on the list so it's best not to instigate fanwars because we don't do that as Threads ARMY.
3. Fact check before you add people. If you aren't sure if something belongs on the list, ask a more seasoned ARMY. Reverse search photos to see where they come from (use Google Lens).  If you think someone is a solo but you're not sure you can always ask a more seasoned ARMY who can go through their account and see if they see red flags. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask the more knowledgeable ARMY. You can also DM me on Instagram and I will take a look at it and get back to you.
4. I don't take anyone off the list for apologizing so don't ask. If someone feels they have been added to the list unjustly it can be reviewed but this list is also a guide. No one is demanding that you block anyone on the list it's just a good guide to things we don't stand for and don't want on our feeds. This is why we require that you add screenshots for proof unless it is a situation where we don't want to spread rumors or unauthorized pics or video or potentially spread sexually explicit material further (it happens). The more of these people that aren't blocked by most ARMY, the more likely it will be that they will show on your feeds from trolling your moots or their pics will show because the algorithm will pick them up because they post about BTS. Blocked means you won't see their content at all.
   

The spreadsheet is in viewer only mode and only I have access to add to the spreadsheet. When you add people to the blocklist on Threads using the tag "btsarmyblocklist" I will go through it periodically and try to add the accounts there to the spreadsheet. To search the list quickly for someone on a laptop or pc use Control+F to find a name within the spreadsheet and a window will pop up on the top right for search. On phones you should be able to click the 3 dots in the top right corner and go to "find and replace" and under "find" type your search. 

BTS ARMY THREADS AND INSTAGRAM BLOCKLIST LINK

**Update: Threads doesn't automatically block people on IG anymore when you block them on Threads. Don't forget to manually block them on Instagram as well so the same accounts don't end up in your Instagram feed or get recommended to you on Instagram.