Grindr needs a feature that lets users block people using phone numbers or email addresses before ever appearing on the grid. Right now, managing privacy requires you to go online and risk being seen first, which defeats the purpose of discretion. Adding a contact-block tool in the settings would act as an automatic background shield, ensuring instant privacy from known contacts without changing how the regular block buttons work. This gives users total control over their visibility, matches what apps like Tinder already do, and builds the confidence people need to stay active on the platform.