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X Introduces Feature Allowing Premium Subscribers to Conceal Their Likes

by Sneha Singh
September 1, 2023
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X, now owned by Elon Musk and previously known as Twitter, has introduced a new feature for its paid users. This feature allows them to hide their likes on the platform. This development follows recent updates from competing social networks Threads and Bluesky, where users were given the option to view their own likes. Paid users of X can now access a setting in their profile customization that enables them to hide the Likes tab.

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The feature description mentions, “Your Likes tab on your profile will only be visible to you. Your Likes timeline will also be hidden from the X APIs. Your individual Likes will still be visible on posts.”

Until now, how likes have functioned was quite straightforward: they were publicly displayed on users’ profiles, allowing anyone to peruse the various posts they had shown appreciation for. However, a new twist has emerged in the realm of social media dynamics, and it’s all thanks to the innovative thinking of Elon Musk.

Navigating Novel Social Media Frontiers: Hidden Likes and Confidential Verification on Platform X

Recently, Musk introduced an intriguing addition to the realm of social media interaction. As part of a paid subscription tier, users now have the luxury of bestowing likes upon posts without the apprehension of prying eyes. This development is particularly interesting because it grants users the freedom to express their approval without the potential discomfort of having their preferences laid bare for all to see.

Interestingly, a parallel development has occurred at X, where subscribers have been granted the power to conceal their verification checkmarks. The motivation behind this move seems to be the desire to sidestep the viral spread of a certain meme, which undoubtedly led to a collective chuckle among those privy to the situation. However, there’s an intriguing paradox at play here: even if users decide to shield their Likes tab from public view, the very act of doing so inadvertently reveals that they are part of the exclusive club of paid subscribers.

X Introduces Feature Allowing Premium Subscribers to Conceal Their Likes
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Diving into more platform-specific details, on Threads—a platform with its own distinct user experience—users can access their trove of liked posts within the confines of a discrete “Your Likes” tab nestled comfortably within the Settings. This arrangement adds an element of privacy to liking posts and underscores the importance of allowing users to curate their online personas according to their preferences.

X’s Evolving Privacy Policy and Data Collection Practices

While the concept of private likes is embraced on Bluesky’s dedicated app and website, the platform has also expressed a broader vision. In this vision, the openness or privacy of likes remains at the user’s discretion, and applications leveraging the Bluesky API can choose whether to display a dedicated likes tab on user profiles. This approach balances personal agency and communal interaction, recognizing that preferences can vary widely from person to person.

These recent developments underscore the evolving nature of social media dynamics. The power to like a post is no longer a simple, singular action; it has grown to encapsulate intricate layers of choice, expression, and privacy considerations. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to observe how these nuanced interactions reshape the way we perceive and engage with online content.

Conversely, a company known as X, formerly identified as Twitter, has recently made public its revised privacy policy, which has sparked attention due to its inclusion of provisions for the collection of users’ biometric data. This noteworthy alteration in policy was initially brought to light by Bloomberg, a reputable source in the field of technology and business news. Furthermore, the updated policy elucidates X’s clear intention to amass biometric data and pertinent information concerning users’ employment and educational histories.

 

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