Elon Musk says you can’t block users on Twitter because blocking makes no sense to him

Elon Musk is at it again, tweaking X (formerly known as Twitter) in ways that users are sure to love… or not. This time, he’s targeting the block feature. Normally, when you block someone on social media, you never have to see them again—simple, right? Well, not on X. According to Musk’s new plan, if you block someone, sure, you won’t be able to interact with them, but here’s the kicker: they’ll still be able to view your profile. Because who doesn’t love being watched by people they’ve purposely blocked? What could possibly go wrong?
Elon Musk took to X to share his views on the block feature on X: “High time this happened. The block function will block that account from engaging with, but not block seeing, public posts.” Naturally, users had mixed feelings about this revelation. While some shrugged it off as just another Musk moment, women who regularly deal with stalkers on the platform aren’t exactly thrilled. Because, you know, nothing says “progress” like letting your stalker watch your every move. And the reason why Musk is making changes to its platform is because the whole blocking thing does not “make sense”to him.
When you’re blocked on X, the platform shows a “You’re blocked” message, preventing you from seeing the person’s posts, replies, media, followers, and following list. According to a source close to The Verge, this move is because blocked users can still view content by logging out or using another account. But interestingly, some publications noticed that X doesn’t allow viewing someone’s profile even when they’re logged out. So, while the platform says the change makes sense, the reality seems a bit different.
This proposed change to the block feature on X shouldn’t be rolled out because it compromises user privacy and safety, especially for those dealing with harassment or stalking. By allowing blocked users to still view your posts, it defeats the whole purpose of blocking. Social media platforms exist to give users control over their interactions, and this feature would strip away that control, leaving vulnerable users exposed to unwanted attention. While X argues that people can still see posts by logging out or using another account, the solution isn’t to weaken the block feature but to strengthen it. If rolled out, this change could alienate users and make X an unsafe space, especially for women and those facing harassment. It’s a step backward in terms of protecting users’ privacy, and the backlash it’s already receiving shows that this isn’t what the platform needs right now.