Don't count on it coming in the near future. In a statement, Spotify said it "does not have any timeline on plans for a block feature." That doesn't rule out work on an addition, but you won't want to pin hopes on the feature arriving any time soon.

The apparent change of heart came right as Instagram has confirmed that it's testing an option to remove followers. And in both cases, the philosophy is the same: they're acknowledging that users don't want a binary choice between totally private accounts and opening themselves up to abuse. It similarly recognizes that internet harassment can involve passive activities, not just threatening messages or doxxing.