Elon Musk blocks X

Elon Musk's platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced a controversial change to its blocking feature, allowing blocked users to view the profiles and posts of those who have blocked them, while preventing engagement with those posts. Critics argue that this update compromises user safety, particularly for those who utilize the block feature as a means of protection against harassment or stalking. Musk, who has expressed disdain for the traditional block function, suggests this change promotes greater transparency and has framed it as a shift towards a more robust mute option. The move has raised concerns about potential misuse, as blocked users could still access and share content from their blockers. As X continues to grapple with issues of user safety and content moderation, the decision may conflict with platform guidelines set by Apple and Google, which require features to block abusive users. The shift has sparked significant backlash from users and anti-harassment advocates, calling for the retention of stronger protective measures.