It seems like every few weeks, Elon Musk is probably tweeting about something. This time, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has tweeted another bold statement – that his companies will no longer allow users to block others.
This isn’t the first time that Musk has expressed his opinion on the idea of user blocking. Last month, he tweeted that blocking people “punishes innocent bystanders” and that it should just be illegal. Now, he’s giving users one more chance to rethink their actions before taking the drastic step of blocking someone.
With this statement, Musk is continuing his mission to make communication between users easier. In the past, he has spoken about improving the way people interact with each other online and about making sure all users can coexist without feeling threatened. This new stance is simply taking his idea one step further.
It is unclear if this new policy will be implemented in all of Musk’s companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, or just one or two. It does send a strong message, however. Musk is sending a clear message that he is against blocking and that if users do block someone, he will take action.
It’s likely that Musk’s tweets will have the desired effect. People who are feeling threatened may take the necessary steps to resolve the situation in a more civil manner, and those who are wreaking havoc on social media may think twice before sending messages that could get them blocked.
At the end of the day, it’s nice to know that Musk is taking a stand against toxic behavior online. He’s making his companies safer places for everyone by taking a firm stance on blocking. It will be interesting to see how others follow his lead and work to create a more pleasant online experience.