Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has hinted at abolishing a featured regarding blocking of other accounts.
The billionaire shared the plan on X in response to a question, which states as: “Is there ever a reason to block vs mute someone? Give your reasons.”
In response, Musk wrote: “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature’, except for DMs”. He also added, “It makes no sense”.
Block is going to be deleted as a “feature”, except for DMs
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 18, 2023
X’s Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino also endorsed the Elon Musk’s plan of removing the block option.
She said: “Our users’ safety on X is our number one priority. And we’re building something better than the current state of block and mute. Please keep the feedback coming”.
Our users’ safety on X is our number one priority. And we’re building something better than the current state of block and mute. Please keep the feedback coming. https://t.co/ekIvyOhRqQ
— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) August 19, 2023
The block feature on X allows the users to restrict specific accounts they found offensive or irrelavnt from contacting them, seeing their posts or following them.
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