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Coverage dated November 3, 2024

You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway

Headline from KOB 4

Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public posts. X updated its Help Center page over the weekend to explain how blocking now works on the site.

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  1. KOB 4

    You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public posts. X updated its Help Center page over the weekend to explain how blocking now works on the site.

  2. The Oregonian

    Users you’ve blocked on X (or Twitter) can now see your public posts again (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    X indicated that the change was aimed at protecting users who have been blocked.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions (opens FOX 5 New York)

    Published

    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.

  4. Engadget

    X now lets blocked users see your posts (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Elon Musk's X has implemented a controversial change to the block function first announced in September.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public posts. X updated its Help Center page over the weekend to explain how blocking now works on the site.

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