X says the reason it is changing the block button is because its functionality could previously be used by users to share and hide harmful or private information about people they've blocked.

Amid the ever-evolving changes Elon Musk is making to X are a few tweaks to the platform’s block button, increasing the visibility of replies.

At this point, Musk’s goal of removing the block button completely is not yet a reality. Still, X’s ongoing adjustments indicate a step closer to a more efficient approach to user interactions.