Elon Musk Announces Removal of Blocking Feature on X (formerly Twitter)

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Elon Musk hinted at the potential removal of Twitter's block feature, except for direct messages, stating that it "makes no sense." The block feature, regarded as a safety tool by many users, restricts interactions, views, and follows from specific accounts. While mute may still remain, it does not offer the same level of restriction. Blocking has become essential for users dealing with spam replies and harassment. Whether the feature will be removed or not remains uncertain, as Musk has reversed course on previous decisions.
- Musk says X’s ‘block’ feature is going away TechCrunch
- Elon Musk Says X (aka Twitter) Will No Longer Let You Block Other Users Variety
- Elon Musk says users on X, formerly Twitter, will lose ability to block unwanted followers, eliminating key safety feature CNBC
- Musk says X will address shadowbanning ‘soon,’ but former Trust & Safety exec explains why that will be difficult TechCrunch
- NYU professor locked out of Twitter account after declining Musk meeting The Jerusalem Post
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