Twitter is planning to make a major update to its block feature.

Twitter has recently announced a significant change to its block feature that will have a big impact on how users control their content. From now on, individuals who have been blocked by a user will still have access to their posts, regardless of whether their account is set to private or public. This news was first brought to light by Nima Owji, a web developer, who shared the update on Monday evening via his Twitter account.

In response to Owji's tweet, Twitter's CEO Elon Musk confirmed the change, stating that the block function will now only prevent blocked accounts from interacting with the user, but will not stop them from viewing their public posts. Musk went on to express his support for the decision, stating that it was long overdue.

While the reasons behind this change remain unclear, many users have speculated that it may be a way for the company to ensure that all users see advertisements, rather than allowing them to be blocked. However, others have raised concerns about the safety of users who have been victims of stalking or targeted harassment. They argue that this change puts these individuals at risk, as their posts will now be visible to those who have caused them harm.

Owji, who first brought attention to the change, commended the decision, calling it a "good move." He also expressed his frustration with the previous block feature, stating that it was a "stupid" feature that allowed anyone to view posts through their browsers' incognito mode. It is worth noting that Musk has been vocal about his dislike for the block button in the past and has attempted to remove it from the platform on multiple occasions.

Last year, Musk even claimed that the feature "makes no sense" and called for it to be replaced with a stronger form of mute. He even threatened to remove the ability to block users altogether, with the exception of direct messages. However, none of these attempts have been successful so far.

In May, Twitter announced another change to the block feature, stating that users who have been blocked will now be able to see replies to their posts from the blocked individual. The company explained that this decision was part of their commitment to aligning the block feature with their principles as a public town square.

This change comes after Twitter faced major backlash in Brazil for ignoring a high court order to suspend dozens of accounts accused of spreading disinformation. As a result, the platform was banned in the country, and a hefty fine was imposed for each day it remained accessible. This serves as a reminder that as a public platform, Twitter must carefully consider and balance the needs and safety of all its users.

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