Elon Musk's X to Remove Block Feature: What You Need to Know

Controversy is brewing as Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the platform formerly known as Twitter, said on Friday that he plans to remove the ability to block individual accounts. This represents Elon Musk‘s latest tweak to Twitter, the former name of what he now calls X.

According to Musk, “Block is going.” Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, will remove a protective feature that lets users block other accounts, owner Elon Musk said on Friday, in what is sure to be a polarizing change. Users will no longer be able to block other accounts, as Musk claims the feature “makes no sense.”

This decision has sparked debate among X (Twitter) users, with many expressing concerns about online safety and harassment. The block feature has long been a tool for individuals to protect themselves from unwanted interactions and abuse. Removing it raises questions about how X will address these issues moving forward.

While the block feature is being eliminated, Musk has indicated that the mute function will remain available. Muting allows users to stop seeing posts from specific accounts without the other account being aware. However, some argue that muting is not a sufficient replacement for blocking, as it doesn't prevent the blocked account from interacting with the user directly through mentions or replies in public conversations.

This change is expected to roll out in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available on how this will impact the X (Twitter) experience.