Elon Musk’s platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has recently made changes that raise concerns about privacy and security. One significant alteration is that X will no longer allow users to block others, except in direct messages (DMs). Elon Musk explained that he doesn’t find the blocking feature logical, a stance that many might disagree with.
Blocking someone on a social media platform is a vital way to safeguard one’s privacy, especially when dealing with offensive or hateful content. The decision to remove this option has generated criticism and controversy.
While muting accounts will still be possible, X’s focus seems to be shifting towards that. This means that blocked individuals can still view your posts and activities. Fortunately, the ability to block unwanted DMs remains intact.
This change could potentially lead to scrutiny from Google and Apple. Both the App Store and Google Play Store guidelines require apps to offer blocking features, which could create challenges for X. This isn’t the first time Musk’s platform has faced such issues, but the impact of this particular change remains to be seen.
The transition from Twitter to X has brought about various other modifications. Free APIs have been phased out, TweetDeck (now X Pro) is now a paid service, and the option to hide the blue verification tick has been introduced. More changes might be on the horizon. The effects of these adjustments on X’s success and user experience are yet to be fully understood. How do you feel about the inability to block users on X? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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