X has taken a significant step to protect the privacy of its users by making likes mostly private on its platform. This move comes after several instances of politicians and public figures being exposed for liking inappropriate content. According to Elon Musk, the CEO of X, this change will allow people to engage with posts without fear of backlash. The feature was initially introduced as a premium perk for X subscribers, allowing them to keep their “spicy likes” hidden from public view.
This week we’re making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy.
– You will still be able to see posts you have liked (but others cannot).
– Like count and other metrics for your own posts will still show up under notifications.
– You will no longer see who…
— Engineering (@XEng) June 11, 2024
X’s Engineering team announced on Twitter that likes will now be private for all users, ensuring a safer and more secure online experience.
2024-06-11 22:58:37
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