X makes likes private: What it means for you

Hey guys, ever felt awkward liking a post on X (formerly Twitter) because you didn’t want everyone to see what you’ve liked? Well, good news! X just made likes private for everyone, and it’s a pretty big deal. Let’s dive into what this means and why it’s got everyone talking.

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So, what’s the scoop? X’s engineering team dropped a bombshell earlier this week: from now on, likes are going private. Yep, you heard it right. You can still see your likes, but no one else can. This update is all about keeping your activity a bit more on the down-low, which is kinda cool if you think about it. No more sneaky likes getting you into trouble or making you feel exposed.

Elon Musk, the guy steering the ship at X, thinks this move is super important. He said it’ll let people like posts without getting bashed for it. Remember those times politicians or celebs got busted for liking something sketchy? Those days are (mostly) over. Now, your likes are your own little secret.

Before this change, hiding your likes was a perk for X Premium subscribers. If you shelled out for that, you could keep your “spicy likes” private. But now, everyone gets that luxury for free. Not gonna lie, this kinda throws a wrench into the whole Premium deal. Who needs to pay for something everyone gets, right?

This update also means the “Likes” tab is gone when you check out other profiles. It’s only visible on your own profile now. You’ll still get to see who liked your posts, though, along with the usual like counts and other metrics. So, while you can keep tabs on your own stuff, you can’t spy on others anymore.

X rolled out this feature as part of their ongoing tweaks since Musk took over. There’s been a lot happening – new name, new logo, and even some back-and-forth with the blue verification checks. Some people are into these changes, others not so much. It’s been a mixed bag, especially with concerns about content moderation and rising hate speech.

So, what does this mean for the average X user? Well, it’s kinda freeing. You can like what you want without worrying about what others think. It might even make the “For you” feed better, as X hinted. Plus, it’s one less thing to stress about on social media, which is always a win.

In a nutshell, X’s move to make likes private is all about giving you more control over your online presence. It’s a small change, but it could have a big impact on how we use the platform. So go ahead, like away without any second thoughts!

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