Elon Musk’s social network X is considering a new feature that would give users the ability to block others from direct messaging them, separate from the current account blocking function. This new feature would provide users with two distinct options for blocking: one for personal messaging and another for public posting.
Recently, screenshots of the proposed DM blocking feature were shared by some app sleuths. Musk himself acknowledged these posts, highlighting the upcoming change that would allow users to utilize the platform solely for messaging without having to make public posts.
This move towards separating public blocks from DM blocks could be a step towards X becoming a more robust messaging app, catering to users who prefer to engage with others privately without using the public social network aspect. Musk’s vision to “superset Signal” by incorporating additional features like end-to-end encryption aligns with this potential enhancement to the messaging capabilities of X.
While the development of the DM blocking feature is still ongoing, recent upgrades have already been rolled out, such as the ability to edit messages. As X continues to evolve under Musk’s leadership, the focus remains on improving the user experience without compromising on privacy and security features.
