Elon Musk recently took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the potential removal of the “block” feature, labeling it as a non-essential attribute except for direct messages. Responding to a query from a Tesla fan account about the usage of “block” versus “mute,” Musk stated, “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature,’ except for DMs. Makes no sense.”
Backlash from Users Over Proposed Removal
This statement triggered a flurry of responses from users, many of whom regard the “block” feature as a vital safety mechanism. The prospect of eliminating “block,” akin to the retirement of Twitter’s old verification system, generated concern among those who rely on the function to restrict interactions with specific accounts.
Twitter Perspective on Blocking
On its help page, Twitter describes blocking as a means for users to control their experience on the platform. Blocking empowers individuals to prevent specific accounts from contacting them, viewing their tweets, and following them. While a blocked user can still initiate blocks themselves, this restriction prevents mutual interactions.
Twitter Distinction Between Block and Mute
Although “mute” might persist, it serves a distinct purpose. While “block” prevents interactions, views, and follows from specific users, “mute” simply conceals a user’s posts from another user’s feed. Importantly, users who are muted are not informed of this action. Elon Musk clarified that the “block” feature will continue to be available for direct messages.
Potential Impact and Uncertain Future
The “block” feature has evolved into an indispensable tool for many Twitter users, especially in countering spam replies and removing unwanted interactions. High-profile individuals have utilized it to mitigate harassment from their feed. Whether the proposed removal of “block” will proceed remains uncertain. Musk’s willingness to reverse decisions, as evident from his prior light-mode retraction, hints at the possibility of future adjustments to this potential alteration.
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