The social platform may face removal from major app marketplaces if it refuses to implement a universally accessible blacklist feature. This possibility is reported by Portal Rozetected as a consequence of policy violations that affect store compliance for apps on both iOS and Android ecosystems.
In earlier statements, Elon Musk floated the idea of removing the blocking capability that currently lets users prevent others from contacting them. Such a move would collide with the blocking and moderation requirements set by the Android and iOS stores, which mandate functional blocking mechanisms and proper handling of inappropriate content and user reports.
Although the stores require moderators to maintain blocking tools, there is no explicit obligation that these controls be available directly to every user as a personal option. This ambiguity has implications for user privacy, safety, and content moderation on the platform.
Since the social network’s acquisition by Elon Musk, substantial layoffs affected the workforce, including moderators and public relations personnel. This downsizing could influence ongoing store compliance and, in turn, the platform’s continued availability on popular app markets.
According to Musk, completing a full rollout of a blanket inability to block others is unlikely in the near future. Instead, access to private messages may be restricted, and a blocked user may still be able to see the blockee’s profile. The exact timing of any functional changes remains unspecified by the platform’s leadership, and the rationale cited emphasizes that the traditional blacklist approach may be considered ineffective in practice.
There has also been a mention of a verified confirmations process tied to user identity, such as passport-based verification, being introduced to X, which would impact how profiles are perceived and interacted with on the network. This dimension adds another layer to the evolving moderation and verification landscape for the service—one that could influence user trust and safety on the platform. (Source attribution: Portal Rozetected)