X’s block button has been essentially nerfed in an upcoming update as blocked users will now be able to view a person’s posts so long as they are public.
In a reply to a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the block function will allow blocked accounts to see the posts of the accounts that blocked them. Instead, accounts that have been blocked will no longer be able to interact with the account that blocked them. However, the blocked accounts will still be able to view the accounts’ posts and replies.
Before X’s block was modified, X prevented blocked accounts from viewing the account profile that blocked them in the first place. It also prevented the blocked users from viewing the account’s media, following and followers list and replies. However, Elon Musk was adamant about his stand on the X button. He has openly expressed his dislike towards the feature saying that it made no sense. Musk opted for a stronger kind of ‘mute’ function instead of an all-out block function.
X’s Block and the reception of this decision
The decision to revamp X’s block function has been met with backlash from the online community. There are plenty of reasons as to why someone would block a person on social media. Many people use the block button for personal safety purposes. Some people simply block accounts if they do not want to see someone’s content popping up on their timeline. However, the consensus is that the block button helped in reducing the amount of interaction and harassment from bad actors online.
It has been reported that X is bringing this new change for a reason. Blocked accounts can see posts of the person who blocked them by simply logging out or using a different account. So X has used this reasoning to justify modifying X’s block.
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