X changing blocking rules as part of new update
By MYBRANDBOOK
As part of a broader push for transparency, X has announced significant changes to its blocking mechanism. While in the current system, the blocked individual is entirely prevented from accessing the blocking user’s tweets, the new changes will not prevent blocked users from viewing public tweets. This update, which is expected to roll out soon, will mean that only private tweets will remain hidden from blocked users.
While the change increases the visibility of public content, users who have been blocked will still face restrictions on interaction. They will not be able to like, reply, or repost tweets of someone who has blocked them, though they can still see all public posts.
This new policy aligns with the platform’s effort to foster transparency and open dialogue. By enabling blocked users to continue viewing public tweets, X aims to create an environment where users are aware of the discussions happening around them, even from those who have blocked them.
“Today, blocks can be used to share and hide harmful or private information about those they’ve blocked. Users will be able to see if such behaviour occurs with this update, allowing for greater transparency,” the engineering team tweeted.
This move came in the wake of the earlier criticism from X’s owner, Elon Musk, who has long expressed disapproval of the concept of blocking. Musk has suggested that blocking hampers the free flow of information on the platform.
As early as last year, he indicated that the blocking feature could be phased out, except in cases involving direct messages. In May 2024, the platform allowed users to view replies from those who had blocked them, a step in the same direction.
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