Platform X is making changes to the blocking feature, allowing blocked users to view public messages without being able to interact. The decision raises concerns about online security.
Changes in X
New blocking policy
Social network X (formerly known as Twitter) is introducing significant changes to its user blocking feature. According to a statement by Elon Musk, the owner of the platform, blocked individuals will now be able to view public messages, but without the ability to interact with them.
Current situation and upcoming changes
Currently, when a blocked user tries to access the profile of someone who blocked him, he sees a notification about blocking. This limits access to messages, replies, media content, and subscriber lists. However, according to an X spokesperson, the new change is being introduced in recognition of the fact that users can already bypass the block by using alternative accounts or viewing content without authorization.
Elon Musk's position
Manager X has repeatedly expressed his negative views on the blocking feature. Last year, he said it was pointless and needed to be replaced with a “more effective form of muffling.” Musk even considered eliminating the blocking feature entirely, keeping it only for private messages.
Potential Impacts
Although the new X blocking feature will still prevent interaction with user posts (likes , comments), blocked persons will be able to see the content. This raises concerns that the change could make online harassment easier and create additional risks for platform users.
Glossary
- X is a social network formerly known as Twitter, acquired by Elon Musk
- Elon Musk - entrepreneur, engineer and owner of the X platform
- Twitter - the previous name of the social network X
- The Verge - a technology publication covering news in the IT field
- Blocking - a function of restricting access to user content on social networks
Links
- The Verge: X will allow blocked users view public posts
- Elon Musk's tweet about changes to the blocking function
Answers to questions
What Any changes being made to the blocking feature on platform X?
Why did X management decide to make these changes?
How will this impact user security?
What alternatives to blocking does Elon Musk propose?
Will it be possible to completely block users?
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Sophia
I wonder how this will affect user security? 🤔 It seems that now it will be more difficult to avoid unwanted attention.
Hans
I agree with Sophia. While I understand Musk's logic, this could create problems for those facing online harassment. We need to find a balance between freedom of speech and user protection.
Amelie
Maybe this is for the better? Now people will live less in information bubbles. Although Hans is right, balance is important 🧘♀️
Carlos
Amelie, you're right about the information bubbles. But what about those who actually suffer from persecution? Musk should take their interests into account too 🤷♂️
Giovanni
Ha, Musk is acting weird again! 🙄 Why is this platform needed at all if you can’t properly protect yourself from inappropriate people? It would be better to return to good old Twitter without these strange innovations.
Sophia
Giovanni, I understand your frustration. But maybe it's worth giving it a chance? What if this really makes communication more open? 🌈
Natalia
But it seems to me that this can be useful for public figures. Now they will be able to see what is being said about them, even if they have blocked someone. Transparency is good, no?
Hans
Natalia, you raised an interesting question. Indeed, this can be useful for public figures. But how to protect ordinary users? Maybe we should introduce different levels of blocking? 🔐