Updated 23:16 IST, July 16th 2024
Viral News: Tech giant Elon Musk retweeted a post today showcasing how to mute unwanted words on social media platform X.
The tweet, which simply stated “You can mute any specific words of your choice on X. Go to Settings → Privacy → Mute & Block → Muted Words,” has sparked conversation about fostering a more curated online experience.
This retweet comes amidst ongoing discussions about online toxicity and mental health. By highlighting the mute function, Musk might be suggesting a solution for users to manage negativity on the platform.
While some see this as a positive step towards a more civil online environment, others question its potential impact on free speech. Muting certain words could create echo chambers, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
Elon musk re-shared a post that says, ‘How to mute posts with words you find annoying.’ The post shared on 16 July, around 8 PM has over 7.4M views and viral on social media platform X.
Elon Musk Retweets ‘How to Mute Annoying Words’ on X:
Here’s a breakdown of the conversation:
Netizens React to Elon Musk Post:
One user wrote, ‘You should add a way to ask for more posts with certain words too.’ Another user says, ‘Muting people is a nice function too.’
One more X user says, ‘Be better if people muted things that gave them a visceral reaction rather than allowing it to make them spread their bad energy towards the post to others.’
Whether this retweet signifies a shift in Musk’s vision for X or is simply a user tip remains unclear. However, it has reignited the debate about how to create a healthy and balanced online environment.
Published 23:16 IST, July 16th 2024
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