Musk revokes X user's ability to block others because he 'it makes no sense'
X app owner Elon Musk will remove users’ ability to block others on the app because he doesn't believe the feature makes sense, reports say.
The block feature on X is described as an ability that helps the user control how they interact with others on the app. Blocking on X helps users restrict certain accounts from following them, seeing their tweets and generally interacting with them. Oftentimes, users will block accounts for certain content, or unusual conduct on the app, which could be harassment or threats made toward them.
Musk, according to a report from Variety.com, suggested users utilize the app's "mute" feature, which removes an account's post from the user's timeline. The muted user would still be able to follow the account. On the other hand, the "block" feature is heavily favoured by users because it prohibits certain people from following an account, interacting with it and even viewing the account.
he block feature on X is described as an ability that helps the user control how they interact with others on the app (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)When one mutes a user, they can still comment on your tweets. The only difference is that the user won't get notified if a muted account replies to their tweet. Another approach could involve making one's account private so only followers can view the account activity. X's help website stated:
"When you sign up for Twitter, your Tweets are public by default; anyone can view and interact with your Tweets. If you protect your Tweets, you’ll receive a request when new people want to follow you, which you can approve or deny.”
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Musk is currently the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and carries the title of the wealthiest person in the world. He carried out a hostile takeover of the popular app Twitter, now called X. He obtained the app from his debt-heavy $ 44 billion the company. After the deal was finalized, Musk strolled through the headquarters and fired about 80% of employees and top execs, some he fired by email.
Musk is currently the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and carries the title of the wealthiest person in the world (Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)Musk went on to change the very fabric of the app. He resurrected suspended accounts disciplined for spouting divisive rhetoric and hate speech, including former president Donald J. Trump who is famously known for spreading misinformation online. Other changes implemented by Musk include the introduction of Tesla business partners on Twitter and forcing users to read his tweets by bumping them to the top of all user's timelines.
Earlier this year, Musk hired former NBCUniversal advertisement boss Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X. However, he has said that he will continue overseeing X’s product and technology teams, while Yaccarino is in charge of advertising and business operations.
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