Elon Musk’s newly revamped website X, previously known as Twitter, has been at the center of a lot of controversies. And adding to the fire, Musk has come up with a new decision that has made a lot of netizens angry.
The internet has been buzzing with the Musk-Zuckerberg fight which will soon be taking place at the Colosseum. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s announcement comes as a disappointment to many netizens. So, what is this new feature that is making netizens so angry?
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Elon Musk Announces Bizzare New Change To X
Internet security has been a growing concern among many since society has become so technologically advanced. And amidst that growing concern, Musk has announced that the ‘block’ feature from Twitter turned X will be scrapped.
The ‘block’ feature is undoubtedly one of the most important features when it comes to internet security. Musk announced on X that the feature will be deleted except for direct messages. And we all know that this important feature is used to restrict interaction with specific accounts on any social media platform.
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How Are Netizens Reacting?
It is safe to say that netizens are furious with this announcement. The deletion of this feature makes X users completely vulnerable to online bullying and internet harassment. Many netizens are asking Elon Musk to reconsider his decision.
One X user posted, “This is a huge mistake. Block is a critical feature on this app. Regretted minutes would skyrocket. There are certain evil people that users just don’t want following them or replying to them. Scammers, cyber stalkers, etc. I suspect many people would abandon X if they can’t block the harassing accounts out of their lives.”
One anti-bullying activist also tagged Musk and asked him to rethink his decision. However, another of Elon Musk‘s posts on X read, “Pretty fun blocking people who complain that blocking is going away. How does the medicine taste?” This makes it evident he will not be changing his decision.
Pretty fun blocking people who complain that blocking is going away.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2023
How does the medicine taste? 😂😂
This is a huge mistake. Block is a critical feature on this app.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) August 18, 2023
Regretted minutes would skyrocket. There are certain evil people that users just don't want following them or replying to them. Scammers, cyber stalkers, etc.
I suspect many people would abandon X if they can't… pic.twitter.com/tPLMjFHA5y
Mute doesn't achieve the necessary degree of separation for many people to have peace of mind.
— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) August 18, 2023
hey @elonmusk + @lindayaX …
— Monica Lewinsky (she/her) (@MonicaLewinsky) August 19, 2023
please rethink removing the block feature. as an anti-bullying activist (and target of harassment) i can assure you it’s a critical tool to keep people safe online.
– that woman
Stalkers gonna get happy pic.twitter.com/lP1dk1S4ob
— Eternal Optimist (@etoptimist) August 18, 2023
Agreed, this is definitely a “wtf Elon” moment. Spammers are gonna love this.
— ThisGuyKyHasAI (@NoVaxAllFacts) August 18, 2023
I really don’t like this idea. Blocking helps keep this platform useful for many of us.
— Tór Vizsla (@lord_vizsla) August 18, 2023
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