The question has a frustratingly simple answer: LinkedIn’s backend needs 48–72 hours to resolve the previous unblock before allowing a new block. This is not a glitch or a punishment—it’s a deliberate technical limitation to protect database integrity and prevent harassment loops.
Panic sets in. Sarah rushes back to Dave's profile to slam the "Block" button again, only to find the option greyed out or missing. This is LinkedIn’s "Professional Truce"—a forced two-day window where both parties are visible to one another. During this time: No Quick Reversals : You are committed to your choice for 48 hours. Mutual Visibility The question has a frustratingly simple answer: LinkedIn’s
During that window, no amount of clicking, refreshing, or app reinstalling will work. Your only real move is to wait, clear your cache, and try again after three full days. If the block option remains missing beyond 96 hours, contact LinkedIn Support with specific timestamps (when you unblocked, when you tried to re-block) and request a manual state reset. Sarah rushes back to Dave's profile to slam