In a move that’s likely to stir controversy, X (formerly Twitter) has announced a significant change to its block function.Under the new rules, people you’ve blocked will still be able to see your public posts, though they won’t be able to interact with them directly.
This change comes as a surprise to many, as the current block function effectively hides all of a blocked user’s activity from the blocker. The update was announced by Elon Musk himself, who has long been critical of the block feature.
While X claims this change is due to the existing workaround of viewing blocked users’ posts while logged out, several users, including some at The Verge, have noted that this workaround isn’t always successful.
This change raises concerns about the potential for increased harassment on the platform. Even though blocked users won’t be able to directly engage with the person’s posts, the ability to see them could facilitate continued harassment and stalking. It remains to be seen how X will address these concerns.
