Elon Musk's X Alters Block Feature, Allowing Blocked Users to View Posts
The controversial update enables blocked accounts to see public posts, raising concerns over user safety and privacy.
- The new block feature on X allows blocked users to view the public posts of the accounts that blocked them but prevents interaction such as liking or commenting.
- Elon Musk's rationale for the change is to increase transparency, claiming that blocking can be misused to hide harmful content about blocked users.
- Critics argue the update could facilitate stalking and harassment, posing risks to vulnerable users and victims of abuse.
- The change may conflict with app store guidelines, which require social media platforms to offer tools to block abusive users.
- The update has prompted some users to leave X for alternative platforms like Bluesky and Threads, which maintain traditional blocking features.