As Elon Musk made the shocking announcement of deleting the blocking as a feature from X (formerly known as Twitter) which allows users to block tweets from specific accounts, this decision has become the talk of the town by drawing a lot of criticism by users. So, the owner of the micro-blogging site has now defended it saying that they may fail, but will still try to create a “great social network.”Elon Musk defends his move on deleting block as featureDefending his move of scrapping blocking a feature, Musk said in a fresh tweet, “The sad truth is that there are no great “social networks” right now. We may fail, as so many have predicted, but we will try our best to make there be at least one.”The sad truth is that there are no great “social networks” right now.We may fail, as so many have predicted, but we will try our best to make there be at least one.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 19, 2023For those who are unaware, blocking has been one of the commonly used safety tools, which helps users to protect their accounts from unwanted and miscellaneous interactions on X. Further, it also ensures that the blocked accounts wont see your posts — and that their posts wont show up in your feed. Thats not it, the blocked account also cant direct-message you.Even X CEO defends Musks moveSince this announcement was out, it has drawn several reactions. During this, even X CEO Linda Yaccarino has to stand up for Musks decision.Notably, Yaccarinos statement came in response to a post by anti-bullying activist Monica Lewinsky, who urged the Twitter CEO and Elon Musk to rethink their decision of removing the block feature.In a tweet, Leiwnsky said, “Please rethink removing the block feature. As an anti-bullying activist (and target of harassment) I can assure you its a critical tool to keep people safe online. – that woman.”hey @elonmusk + @lindayaX …please rethink removing the block feature. as an anti-bullying activist (and target of harassment) i can assure you its a critical tool to keep people safe online.– that woman— Monica Lewinsky (she/her) (@MonicaLewinsky) August 19, 2023What Yaccarino said about Musks decisionResponding to the activist, Linda Yaccarino appeared to defend Elon Musks move saying, “Our users safety on X is our number one priority. And were building something better than the current state of block and mute. Please keep the feedback coming.”Our users safety on X is our number one priority. And were building something better than the current state of block and mute. Please keep the feedback coming. https://t.co/ekIvyOhRqQ— Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) August 19, 2023Meanwhile, Elon Musk has always cited his desire for free speech as motivating his changes and lashed out at what he sees as the threat posed to free expression by changing cultural sensitivities.
