Platform X introduces an innovation that makes likes private while displaying their number, providing privacy and transparency for users.
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Changes in Likes Settings
Elon Musk's social network X introduced changes in the display of user preferences. From now on, users will not see who exactly liked a certain post. However, the number of likes and other metrics of engagement with the post will remain open for review.
Privacy of Likes
According to the updated rules, users will be able to see their own liked posts, however other members of the network will not have access to this information. Post authors, however, will continue to receive data about who actually liked their post.
Consequences of the Update
This innovation was prompted by a series of incidents where public figures and influential figures controversial posts were slandered, which led to scandals. For example, recently one US senator liked obscene posts, which became a reason for public outrage. Thus, hiding likes aims to protect users' privacy.
Impact on Premium Subscription
Engadget journalists note that this update may reduce the appeal of the premium subscription on X , as previously hiding your own likes was one of the benefits of a paid subscription.
Glossary
- Elon Musk is a famous American entrepreneur, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and X (formerly Twitter).
- X (formerly Twitter) is a popular social network for exchanging short messages.
- Like - liking a publication in social networks, which is expressed by pressing the corresponding button.
Link
- https://x.com/XEng/status/1800634371906380067
- https://www.wkyufm.org/news/2023-03-07/kentucky-senator-whose-twitter-account-liked-obscene -tweets-says-he-was-hacked
- http://engadget
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Elon Musk's X social network decided to make the likes private. Users will no longer see who likes posts, but the total number of likes will be visible.
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Марко
I don't understand all this fuss about private likes 🤷♂️ Why hide something so innocent? I like transparency on social media.
Соня
Unfortunately, some people abused this by liking inappropriate content. Do you remember the case with that senator? 🙈 Private likes will help avoid similar situations.
Андрій
However, I agree with Mark. Transparency is an important thing in social networks. Why not just give users more privacy settings? 🤔
Кароліна
And I like this idea! Now I can like posts without fear of someone seeing and judging my bad taste. 😂 More freedom to express yourself!
Ян
Well, on the other hand, you risk getting more spam if people aren't afraid to like it. 🚫 This can lead to the spread of harmful materials.
Гжегож
What nonsense! 🙄 We live in an era of censorship and restriction of freedom of speech. Hiding likes is another step towards controlling our thoughts and preferences. I object!
Марія
I think this is a good idea for public figures and influencers. Remember how people used to discuss who the stars liked? 🤩 Now they can do it privately.
Петро
To be honest, I'm more worried that X's premium subscription has now lost one of its chips. This will make it less attractive to users. 💰