Mon Sep 23 21:52:23 UTC 2024: ## X (formerly Twitter) Scraps Block Feature, Allowing Blocked Users to See Posts
**San Francisco, CA** – X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has undergone a significant change to its blocking feature, effectively eliminating its traditional functionality. Owner Elon Musk announced that blocked users will now be able to view the posts of accounts that have blocked them, despite still being unable to interact with them.
The decision to implement this change comes from the observation that blocked users could already circumvent the block by simply switching to an alternate, unblocked account. A source within X told The Verge that the new feature aims to address this loophole and provide blocked users with the ability to “identify and report any potential bad content that you previously could not view.”
This move marks the culmination of Musk’s long-standing stance against blocking on X. Over a year ago, Musk expressed his disapproval of the feature, stating that it “makes no sense” and should be eliminated, except for direct messages.
While the change removes the traditional block functionality, blocked users will still be unable to interact with the blocking account. This means they can view posts but cannot reply, retweet, or like content.
The new feature has been met with mixed reactions from users. Some argue it undermines the platform’s ability to protect users from harassment, while others view it as a step towards creating a more transparent and open communication environment.
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