X’s new blocking measure could potentially violate app store rules.

X's recent announcement of changes to their account blocking system, which allows blocked individuals to still view posts but not interact, has faced criticism for potentially violating rules set by Google and Apple's app stores and enabling stalking behavior.

Provides a way for users to monitor if the blocked person is posting inappropriate content about them
Allows the blocked person to still view content, potentially preventing misunderstandings or conflicts
Ensures the app remains accessible on Google and Apple's platforms

In a recent announcement, X confirmed a change in how account blocking works on its platform. Under the new system, if someone blocks another person, the blocked individual can still view their posts on the social network but cannot interact with them. This decision has faced strong criticism from the community as it goes against the very purpose of blocking, allowing the blocked person to continue seeing their content. X justifies this change by stating that it enables users to monitor if the blocked person is posting inappropriate content about them, a claim disputed by the community.

However, while this measure may solve a problem for X, it could potentially create others. It may violate the rules set by Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, both of which host X’s app. These platforms have regulations regarding applications with user-generated content. One such rule stipulates that platforms must provide the ability to block and hide information from those who have been blocked. By allowing blocked accounts to still view content on X, this could be seen as a violation of the terms of both platforms.

This situation may eventually lead Google or Apple to take action, potentially causing availability issues for X’s application. So far, neither platform has commented on the matter, and X’s app remains accessible on both platforms. Allowing blocked individuals to continue viewing someone’s posts also raises concerns about enabling stalkers to maintain visibility of the content.

It remains to be seen how X will address these concerns and whether any changes will be made to ensure compliance with the rules set by Google and Apple.

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