Blocking someone on social media is hurtful.
Ace gets into a fight with a friend on social media.
Ace wants to put some distance between him and his friend.
Ace temporarily mutes the friend, so he can take a breather but still connect later.
Ace blocks the friend, so he doesn't have to see his posts any more.
The friend doesn't realize that Ace muted him and the friendship is preserved.
The friend finds out and feels even more upset towards Ace for blocking him.