Elon Musk, owner of X Corp and CEO of Tesla, has announced plans to remove the “block” feature on the X social media platform. Instead, users will be given the option to mute someone they don’t want to interact with. However, the block feature will still be available for those who no longer wish to receive direct messages from unwanted users.
Musk believes that the “block” feature doesn’t make sense and is opting for a mute option instead. By muting a user, their posts will not appear on the timeline of the person who muted them, but the muted account can still view the other’s content. On the other hand, blocking someone prevents the target from seeing the posts of the person who blocked them, and the blocked user cannot directly message the account that initiated the block.
The exact implementation date for this change is unclear, but it comes at a time when X is working to win back advertisers who were put off by initial changes to content moderation under newly installed CEO Linda Yaccarino.
Musk’s decision has received backlash from some users who view blocking as a crucial feature to combat harassment. They argue that without the block button, the platform can become an echo chamber of harassment from malicious individuals. Others, however, support Musk’s move, stating that it is necessary to control the user experience and protect against trolls, spammers, and bot accounts.
In conclusion, Musk’s decision to remove the block feature on X and replace it with a mute option has sparked a debate among users regarding the importance of blocking for combating harassment and maintaining a positive user experience on the platform.
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