Elon Musk Plans to Scrap Twitter’s Block Feature

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Billionaire Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter aka X.com, has announced plans to scrap the platform’s block feature. Musk said that the block feature

“makes no sense”

and that it

“limits free speech.”

The block feature allows users to prevent other users from seeing their tweets or contacting them. It is a popular tool for users who want to avoid harassment or abuse. Musk’s decision to scrap the block feature has been met with mixed reactions. Some users have welcomed the change, saying that it will promote free speech. Others have criticized the move, saying that it will make Twitter a more toxic and racist environment.

It is unclear how Musk plans to implement his plan to scrap the block feature. It is possible that he will simply remove the feature from the platform, or he may create a new system that allows users to control who can see their tweets. Only time will tell how Musk’s decision to scrap the block feature will affect Twitter. However, it is clear that this is a significant change that will have a major impact on the platform.

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