Elon Musk Plans To Remove Blocking Feature From X, Leading To Memes And Backlash

In replies to a Tesla Owners Club fan account earlier today, Elon Musk has announced that he intends to remove the "block" feature from X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

While this decision will surely cause a stir online, it's worth noting that this isn't the first time that Musk has announced a policy change through replies to a stan account, and it remains to be seen if this will actually happen.

Musk clarified that the "mute" function will still exist, but for many creators and users, that simply wasn't enough. Some of the opponents to this decision so far today have argued that removing the "block" function would put them in danger.

Others also argued that the changes would never occur because in order to be listed on Apple's App Store, a social media app actually needs a "block" feature according to its guidelines.

In cases of abuse, Apple states that users need to be able to cut off contact and not see posts from people who are targeting them. So if X really goes forward with this change, it's possible that people would not be able to download the app on Apple products.

As word rapidly spread online today, users came up with possible reasons for the new policy, ranging from Musk's own personal preferences to business considerations.

Some took the opportunity (like with all Musk announcements) as a chance to make memes about the man who now seems to be the permanent main character of the platform — and to point out the fact that Elon Musk himself purportedly uses and benefits from the "block" feature.