X will soon eliminate its blocking feature. Elon Musk confirmed on Monday that the current blocking option will undergo a significant change: blocked users will be able to see the posts of those who blocked them but will be unable to interact with that content through likes, replies, reposts, or direct messages. This announcement has sparked mixed reactions; those who have experienced harassment on the platform are questioning how this new approach will maintain safety, while others argue that the previous blocking mechanism was ineffective and too easily bypassed. The biggest concern for X is that Google and Apple require blocking features for social media apps available in their app stores, and there are reports suggesting that X may face restrictions on downloads if the blocking feature is entirely removed. (Mashable)
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