Elon Musk on Friday introduced that microblogging website ‘X’, previously referred to as Twitter would scrap the ‘block’ characteristic, saying that it ‘made no sense’. Replying to a tweet by Tesla House owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk famous that block will likely be deleted as a characteristic, aside from direct messages.
The Block characteristic is used to limit interplay with particular accounts on the microblogging platform. “Block goes to be deleted as a ‘characteristic’, aside from DMs,” Elon Musk posted, indicating the choice would nonetheless be out there for “direct messages” between customers of the social media platform, previously referred to as Twitter.
Nonetheless, Elon Musk, a self-promoted advocate of free speech, confronted backlash from Twitter customers on his determination to take away the ‘block’ characteristic.
Netizens flagged the truth that eradicating the ‘block’ characteristic would depart Twitter customers susceptible to on-line harassment and cyber bullying.
“Please rethink eradicating the block characteristic. as an anti-bullying activist (and goal of harassment) I can guarantee you it’s a essential instrument to maintain individuals secure on-line.” wrote on Twitter person
“This can be a enormous mistake. Block is a essential characteristic on this app. Regretted minutes would skyrocket. There are particular evil those who customers simply don’t desire following them or replying to them. Scammers, cyber stalkers, and many others. I believe many individuals would abandon X if they can not block the harassing accounts out of their lives.” wrote one Twitter person.
Supply: Live Mint