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BlockFree: How To Keep Blocking Idiots on Twitter Without Elon Musk's Approval 😂

Did you hear? Twitter is planning to kill its critical blocking feature

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Jackie Singh
Aug 22, 2023
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Why did this shitty tweet get 22.7K likes? Probably because of this.

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In a move that has left many experts and users alike scratching their heads, Elon Musk's recent proposal to remove the block feature on the newly branded social media platform X—formerly known as Twitter 🤡—raises alarm bells, especially for vulnerable communities.

Why does this matter?

These aren't just concerns about comfort or convenience; they are issues of safety, mental health, and the equitable use of online spaces in the face of a rising tide of global hatred against minorities.

The absence of a block function doesn't just represent a minor inconvenience; it translates into an increased vulnerability to harassment for the platform's users. For women, marginalized communities, and other groups frequently targeted by online abuse, the block feature serves as a vital self-defense mechanism against stalkers, trolls, and cyberbullies.

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