Elon Musk announces the end of the ability to block accounts on the social network 'X'
Platform owner Elon Musk announced that the lock function in X(former Twitter) will only be available to restrict direct messages. However, the exact date has yet to be announced.
The decision could bring problems to the social network on Apple and Google platforms - Photo Reproduction / Social Networks
The Company of social media X, formerly known as Twitter, recently announced that it will remove a protection feature that allows users to block other accounts. The decision was communicated by owner Elon Musk, in yet another controversial move related to the company since he acquired it last year.
Functionality
The lock function in X allows users to restrict specific accounts to contact them, view their posts, or follow them. As explained by Musk in a post on the platform. According to him, the lock feature will be removed except for direct messages (DMs).Musk also stated that the social network X would continue to offer the mute function, which allows a user to stop viewing the content of specific accounts, however, unlike blocking, it does not notify the other account of this action.
Reviews
The self-styled billionaire staunch defender of freedom of expression, however, some critics claim that their approach is irresponsible. Researchers have identified an increase in hate speech and anti-Semitic content on the platform since he took over, prompting some governments to accuse the company of not doing enough to moderate its content.
A deleting or restricting the lock function may result in direct confrontation with the guidelines by Apple's App Store (AAPL.O) e Google Play da Alphabet (GOOGL.O). Apple requires apps that host user-generated content to have an accelerated ability to block abusive users, while the Google Play Store requires these apps to provide a built-in system to block both user-generated content and the users themselves.
Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino responded to a post by anti-bullying activist Monica Lewinsky, expressing his support for Elon Musk's decision. the activist stated in your post what to"critical tool for keeping people safe online".
Yaccarino countered that criticism in a post, emphasizing that the safety of X users is the social network's top priority. She said the company is committed to creating a solution that is superior to the simple practice of blocking and muting accounts. She concluded her comment by encouraging users to continue sharing their opinions and feedback.
