X is Working on a New Way for People to Block DMs
Elon Musk’s social network X (formerly Twitter) is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking feature designed to give users more precise control over their direct messaging (DM) interactions. This new functionality will allow users to manage who can send them DMs separately from who can interact with their public posts. By decoupling these two aspects of user interaction, X aims to enhance user privacy and streamline communication preferences. The Evolution of X's Blocking Features Historically, social media platforms have used a one-size-fits-all approach to blocking, where users who block an account are simultaneously preventing it from sending direct messages and interacting with their public posts. This all-encompassing blocking method has its limitations, especially for users who wish to manage their interactions with more nuance. X’s new approach represents a significant departure from this model. By introducing separate controls for blocking DMs and public interactions, X is …
