Elon Musk Looking To ‘X’ Out Block Feature; Social Media Up In Arms
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It seems that ever since self-proclaimed “free speech advocate” Elon Musk bought the platform formerly known as Twitter, he has been doing everything in his power to run it to the ground.
First, he took away the free verification process for notable figures and made the “blue checkmark” a paid feature for everyone. Then there was the software errors and “data limits.” And then he renames the platform X, making it the butt of everybody’s joke.
Now, “Space Karen” (as Twit… uhh… X users are calling him) is looking to make another stupid – and possibly dangerous – change.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Musk tweeted in response to a post from @teslaownersSV about reasoning to block an account, as opposed to muting.
His response: Eliminate blocking altogether!
Block is going to be deleted as a “feature”, except for DMs
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 18, 2023
He tweeted, “Block is going to be deleted as a ‘feature,’ except for DMs.” His reasoning: “It makes no sense.”
As it stands now, we still have the blocking feature on the platform, which prohibits the blocked from seeing the blocker’s account, following them, or contacting them.
Understandably, folks are worried because eliminating the block feature would open the floodgates for online harassment and other extreme online behavior.
Mute
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 18, 2023
For the record… No, Elon. “Muting” is not enough, as “muted” accounts can still follow and reply to tweets.
As for why he wants to do this, we don’t know. But until something happens, we will continue to block whoever we choose… including Elon at this point.
Check out the response to Elon Musk’s latest idea below!
1. Hypocrisy at its finest.
Space Karen wants to remove Blocking as a feature because it makes no sense. Meanwhile.
pic.twitter.com/JGrecyiXRR
— 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤𝔾𝕦𝕪
(@ShitzN_Giggles) August 18, 2023
2. You may have a point there…
Pretty sure if Space Karen attempts to remove the block function his app will not be allowed on App stores pic.twitter.com/OuCMNcSDdU
— Kuntie Plopkins (@KuntiePlopkins) August 18, 2023
3. Part of the plan?!
Space Karen is about to take away the block button.
He’s actively encouraging abuse & antagonism between us.
The mood will only deteriorate further.
THAT’s what ‘makes no sense’! Unless, of course, he’s trying to destroy the platform.
In which case… he’s succeeding. https://t.co/69Ge17UjB5— Reece Dinsdale
(@reece_dinsdale) August 18, 2023
4. Chaos… Total chaos.
Me, going through my Twitter feed after Space Karen removes the ability to Block. pic.twitter.com/vi5gZylrpa
— Cromwell (@Cromwell606) August 18, 2023
5. The real danger in this…
Elon Musk says Twitter will no longer allow you to block problematic users. That means more Nazis, racists, sexists, homophobes, xenophobes, bigots, spiteful ex-lovers, unwanted advertisers, and hateful trolls will be coming soon to your comments and on your feed. pic.twitter.com/oni5XvCzcW
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 18, 2023
6. Well tell us how you REALLY feel!
So Elon’s ego can’t handle being blocked, so he decides to get rid of the blocking feature.
Space Karen has proven himself to be every bit the whiny, bitchy, privileged, childish, indulged, give me attention, bad at business, Twitter troll, and crybaby snowflake as Trump. pic.twitter.com/FzUm2HT1sG
— LA Blue Dot in GA
(@namwella1961) August 18, 2023
7. We have our thoughts…
The block button is a basic social media tool to protect against harassment. It’s a necessity
This is most likely done because
A. Too many ads are being blocked
B. Too many Twitter Blue users are being blocked
C. Elon doesn’t like that he’s being blocked
D. All of the above https://t.co/Uj9VzyoOGq— Ballin (@Ballin_Plays) August 18, 2023
8. Yup… Pretty much.
You just know Elon Musk wants to get rid of blocks because he found out how many people have him blocked on here https://t.co/45Osic6qdd pic.twitter.com/oRCKw6fTYW
— Trap Queen Enthusiast (@marionumber4) August 18, 2023
9. At this point, that’s what we’re hoping.
I think the funniest way this could all end is if the debts finally pile up too high and Elon has to sell this place at a huge loss, and then the new owners just revert all his changes like pic.twitter.com/6qKoPrTaEW
— Zane Schacht – Voice Goblin
(@VoicesByZane) August 18, 2023
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