Glossary
Reaction
A small response attached to a message rather than sent as one.
An acknowledgement that costs nothing and does not add to the unread count. In a large group it replaces dozens of one-word messages, which is a real reduction in noise.
It is also a low-effort signal of agreement, which makes it useful for quick decisions and useless for considered ones.
Where Naven stands
Naven supports reactions on messages, and blocking somebody hides their reactions along with their messages.