Blocked users can now view your public posts on X, Elon Musk announces

Elon Musk continues to reshape X (formerly Twitter) with another big change to the platform. This time, it’s the block feature that’s receiving an overhaul. In a recent post, Musk announced that while users will still be able to block accounts from engaging with their content, those blocked users will still be able to see public posts.

In an earlier announcement in 2023, Elon proposed that the block feature be limited to direct messages (DMs) only, as he felt the function “made no sense” in its previous form. The current update seems to build on that same idea.

This change is just one of many platform shifts under Musk’s leadership. For instance, the decision to rebrand Twitter as “X” was part of his long-term vision to transform it into a more “everything app.” Following which, Musk revamped Twitter’s verification system, replacing the traditional blue checkmark for verified accounts with a subscription model through X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue). This change entirely changed the meaning behind account verification and allowed anyone to purchase the checkmark.

Musk has also worked on decentralizing content moderation, laying a lot of emphasis on free speech on the platform. When you consider these earlier changes, the new block function adjustment seems to align with his vision of a more open and less restricted platform. This update will likely invite mixed reactions from the platform users.  However, this update won’t affect private accounts, as their posts remain hidden to anyone not approved as a follower regardless.