[matsemann]

People want to be called from unknown numbers from time to time. A pizza delivery being outside, my doctor with test results etc. Blocking everyone but contacts is in the realm of "you're holding it wrong" kinda excuse.

Messages going to a different list helps little when iMessage is full of 0-day exploits that happen as soon as your phone receive the message.

[xlii]

There is a support for a third party blocking list which can both hint and block marketers etc (At least for phone calls not sure if it works with texts).

It’s not a well known nor heavily advertised feature - I learned about it from carrier commercial who provides app of their own.