X (formerly Twitter) has started applying changes to block specifications, creating a “block penetration” state where posts can be seen even if blocked by the other party – GIGAZINE

As announced in October 2024it turns out that X has started applying spec changes regarding blocks. This allows User X to see what the other party has posted even if the other party has blocked the user.

Blocking on X
https://help.x.com/en/using-x/blocking-and-unblocking-accounts

X updates block feature, letting blocked users see your public posts | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/03/x-updates-block-feature-letting-blocked-users-see-your-public-posts/

X now lets blocked users see your posts
https://www.engadget.com/social-media/x-now-lets-blocked-users-see-your-posts-130020841.html

X Angers Users With Changes to Block Button, Functionality | Entrepreneur
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/x-angers-users-with-changes-to-block-button-functionality/482317

X’s New Blocked Accounts Feature Raises Concerns for User Safety
https://knowtechie.com/elon-musk-x-block-function/

Until now, the specifications of X’s block were “you cannot see the other person’s posts” and “the other person cannot see your own posts.” but,There was a notice in advanceAs you can see, the specifications have been changed so that “public posts can be seen by people who have blocked you.”

You can only view posts, but cannot take any actions such as replying or reposting.

If you block an account you are following, the following will be unfollowed, and specifications such as not being able to follow the blocked/blocked account will still apply.

X has a separate “mute” function that prevents the other party’s posts from being displayed, so there are quite a few users who use the block function with the intention of “preventing a specific person from seeing their posts.” I am.

As some people are using it to prevent cyberstalking, related organizations said, “This is a dangerous decision for social media, and it has a particularly serious impact on the safety of stalking victims. “Allowing them to do so would be pampering and encouraging abusers and stalkers.”

However, X seems to think that this specification change does not significantly change the essence, saying, “It was possible to see the blocked person’s posts by logging in with a different account.”

In addition, it has been reported that the number of users of Bluesky, a similar SNS, increased by 500,000 in 24 hours just because the specification change was suggested.

update: half a million new people in the last day 🤯

welcome, welcome, bem-vindo! 🦋🎉

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— Bluesky (@bsky.app) October 18, 2024 2:00