Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (the new name of Twitter) is undergoing yet another change.
Public Likes option is being removed in X.
Public Likes refers to the section in a user’s profile page that contains a record of all the posts that you have liked.
An X official announced that public likes on the social media platform are being privatized.
XK director of engineering Haofei Wang said the social media platform is removing public likes from users’ profile pages.
After this change, no one will be able to know which posts you liked from other users.
He replied to an X-post saying that we are making the likes private, because most people are afraid to like a post due to public likes.
He added that very soon users will be able to like their favorite content without any problem.
The post was also liked by Elon Musk, as seen from public likes on his profile page.
X has already provided the option to hide public likes to premium users but now this feature is being rolled out to all users.
This new change is in line with Elon Musk’s concept of removing the likes option in X.
Some time ago they mentioned that they wanted to hide likes and repost counts in X.
This change has not happened yet, but according to Elon Musk, it will happen very soon.
Even when public likes are made private, the user will still be able to see which posts he liked.
Currently, like count and number of replies are not being privatized in X.
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**Interview with Tech Expert Lisa Chang on the Removal of Public Likes from X (formerly Twitter)**
**Interviewer:** Today, we have tech expert Lisa Chang joining us to discuss the recent decision by Elon Musk to remove the Public Likes feature from X. Lisa, welcome!
**Lisa Chang:** Thank you for having me!
**Interviewer:** Let’s dive right in. What do you think prompted this change on the platform?
**Lisa Chang:** Well, it seems that Elon Musk is on a mission to shift the dynamics of social media engagement. By removing public likes, he might be trying to foster more genuine interactions among users rather than encouraging a race for popularity.
**Interviewer:** That’s an interesting perspective. What impact do you think this will have on user behavior?
**Lisa Chang:** It could lead to more authentic conversations, as users may feel less pressured to seek validation through likes. However, it might also discourage some users who rely on likes to gauge the popularity of their content.
**Interviewer:** Do you think this change will attract new users or push away existing ones?
**Lisa Chang:** It’s hard to say definitively. Some users might appreciate a more private approach to engagement, while others could feel lost without the metrics that public likes provide. It’s definitely a gamble.
**Interviewer:** How do you see this change fitting into the broader trend of social media platforms focusing on mental health and user well-being?
**Lisa Chang:** That’s a crucial aspect. Many platforms are experimenting with features that reduce the emphasis on likes and follower counts because these metrics can contribute to anxiety and burnout. This move could be seen as part of that trend, although it’s also a departure from the norms established by platforms that prioritize visibility.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, do you think this decision is sustainable in the long term?
**Lisa Chang:** Sustainability will largely depend on how users respond to the change. If they embrace it, it could be a turning point for the platform. However, if it leads to decreased engagement, they might have to reconsider. It’s a bold step for sure.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your insights with us today!
**Lisa Chang:** Thank you for having me!
