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X will soon update its block feature, enabling blocked accounts to see public posts.
Independent analyst Nima Owji found these changes on X:
BREAKING: X is about to remove the current block button, meaning that if an account is public, their posts will be visible to the blocked users as well!
— Nima Owji (@nima_owji) September 23, 2024
In response, Elon Musk clarified that while blocked users cannot interact with the profiles that have blocked them, they will still have access to view public content posted by those accounts.
Currently, X displays a “You’re blocked” message when attempting to view the profile of someone who has blocked you, restricting access to their posts, replies, media, followers, and following list.
According to TechCrunch, users may soon no longer see this message and will be able to view public posts as regular users. However, blocked accounts will likely still face restrictions on quoting, reposting, or replying. The exact timeline for these changes remains unclear.
Blocked users formerly bypassed restrictions by logging out to view public posts. Some participants have noted that X prevents profile views even when logged out, and the platform is now eliminating this loophole.
Naturally, some X users are outraged by the reasoning behind the change, believing it undermines the block feature’s protection against harassment. This could potentially make it easier for malicious individuals to continue targeting their victims.
Not a good move for females who have stalkers.
— 🎨Paintress April🌸Sunshine Daydream (@PaintressApril) September 23, 2024
When X operated as Twitter, the platform once attempted similar modifications to the block function but reversed the decision after facing backlash, opting to maintain stronger block protections.
This isn’t the first time Musk has criticized the block feature. Last year, he called it nonsensical and suggested replacing it with a stronger mute option, even threatening to eliminate the block function, except for direct messages.
