Twitter, now known as X, is implementing a new feature that will make all user likes private. This change is expected to take effect tomorrow. The move has sparked a variety of reactions, with some users praising it as a way to protect individuals from public backlash for their opinions, while others criticize it for removing accountability. Supporters argue that making likes private will encourage more honest engagement and reduce the fear of being canceled for controversial opinions. Critics, however, worry that it could lead to a lack of transparency and make it harder to identify spam accounts. Elon Musk's decision is seen as a significant shift in how social media interactions are perceived and managed, with potential implications for political and social discourse on the platform. Some users also believe that this change will increase overall engagement.
Now that likes are private, will everyone change their Twitter bio to be "likes = silent endorsement"?
Controversial takes on CT will probably get a lot more likes going forward when no one can sees who is liking the tweet.
Now that likes are private, there's no more excuses. I expect constant ego-rewards for my scintillating poasts about Russian politics & assorted authoritarianism musings. You'll no longer get cancelled for liking *checks notes* a non-anon public researcher's social media output.
Nobody will know you liked this post!
My engagement is exploding now that likes are private Am I one of those accounts that everyone pretends to hate but really can't get enough of? Now you can like Artchick tweets and no one will know but me
Likes are now private on Twitter! Those who sell engagement are about to make so much money because the buyers don't have proof of engagement beyond comments.
Now that likes are private you’d expect the number of likes on non-politically-correct and/or unhinged content will skyrocket. Fascinating social experiment.
Can you see my Likes?
Adios, accountability: X to hide 'likes' for everyone this week https://t.co/fDL0rrxxYh
I thinkkk I like that Twitter's making likes private, and I think it'll actually increase engagement overall. https://t.co/yiCmYugk3s
FTR, I can still see your Likes. X is about to start hiding all likes https://t.co/XnRatcsOn8 via @Verge
X to hide Likes: Why has #X made #likes #private? What is the '#PrivateLikes' feature and how will it work?" https://t.co/S2Bh0XKiFt
new changes to twitter means everyones likes are private now which is a double edged sword for the issue in my quote. We can't check what fake accounts are liking which makes it harder to identify if its a spam account, but this also means those spam accounts can't use likes as a… https://t.co/q9tcn1O7T0
When I like a post, I'm putting my own reputation at stake. I'm showing that I'm willing to suffer the consequences of my actions for the endorsement I'm making. Making all likes private removes this skin in the game. Not a fan. https://t.co/QBnzepCAIR
Here's Why #ElonMusk Wants You To Hide Your Likes On #Twitter ASAP https://t.co/o7TPbwe2bb
Apparently X is soon shutting off the ability to see who liked other people's tweets. Once people are freed from the public shame element, this raises the possibility that I might start getting some likes on my tweets.
I support having what posts you Liked be private But why take away the public Like count? https://t.co/h1mmaVrLAy
When Likes get Hidden On @X, you're going to see a WHOLE lot more likes on conservative posts (in private). Conservative and anti-woke engagement will soar. Journalists and activists use fear to suppress opinion and try to use the skewed stats to show their view is the popular… https://t.co/ZnOsjSupdW
Likes go private tomorrow on X. That means it’s now okay to “like” my nerdy crypto law takes. Nobody has to know. https://t.co/oeG6K0kd1o
Making Likes Private On Twitter (X) Is A Fantastic Move! Today, It's impossible to speak your mind. You get attacked and even canceled for your political takes, protesting civilian deaths, or fighting for open-source AI. The powers that be will harass and threaten to cancel…
Making Likes Private On Twitter (X) Is A Fantastic Move! Today, It's impossible to speak your mind. You get attacked and even canceled for your political takes, protesting civilian deaths, or fighting for open-source AI. The powers that be will harass you and threaten to…
Hide your likes! https://t.co/P9Oc95CzoA