Elon Musk has blocked actor James Woods following a weekend spat over the CEO’s plans to remove that exact feature from Twitter. Although this may be true, it’s worth noting that Musk’s decision might have been influenced by the contentious exchange. On one hand, Musk’s action showcases his control over his social media interactions. On the other hand, it raises questions about the potential impact on his public image. Despite the incident, Musk’s stance on altering the feature remains unchanged.
Who Is James Woods
James Howard Woods (born April 18, 1947) is an Awesome American actor. Not only is he recognized for fast-talking very intense roles on stage and screen, but he has also received various accolades, including three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Furthermore, he has garnered nominations for two Academy Awards, showcasing his exceptional talent and achievements.
What James Responded to Musk's Idea of Removing the Feature
Woods defended his position; however, he replied to one X user, expressing that he believes removing the block feature will make Musk’s X similarly to “Jack Dorsey’s horrid Twitter.”
He continued, “Musk, whom I once championed, is only doing this to protect his advertisers anyway. Albeit, users of X are mere pawns to turn the site into an electronic shopping mall. Conversely, the man I thought was a defender of free speech is just another greedy capitalist. Furthermore, it’s disappointing, but not surprising.
What's Users Review on X
Woods is hardly the only person concerned about losing the ability to block users on Twitter. Albeit, a number of other people responded to the suggestion. Moreover, the account Wall Street Silver chimed in, stating, “This is a huge mistake. Block is a critical feature on this app. Regretted minutes would skyrocket. There are certain evil people that users just don’t want following them or replying to them.”
Effect of Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover
Since Musk’s Twitter takeover, the social media site has experienced various controversial changes. Among these alterations, additionally, the verified blue checkmark, initially designated for celebrities, politicians, and journalists, has been removed. Furthermore, any user can now acquire the checkmark by paying an $8 monthly subscription fee.
The Twiter Storm Calm Now
Elon Musk, after an argument with conservative actor and producer James Woods over the weekend, ended it by hitting the very button they were debating about: Block. The argument started on Friday when Woods expressed dissatisfaction with changes to the social media site, now called X. Not only did Woods complain, but he also warned that if Musk’s proposed change of removing the ability to block users is implemented, he “will have no choice but to retire from this site.” Despite previously supporting Musk’s Twitter takeover, the clash escalated when Woods posted, “Musk, whom I once championed, is only doing this to protect his advertisers anyway.” He accused Musk of turning X into an electronic shopping mall, calling him a greedy capitalist. Musk’s response on Saturday was direct: “Then delete your account.” He followed up with another tweet, saying, “I’m having a good time blocking people who complain that blocking is going away. How does the medicine taste?” On Sunday, confirming Musk had blocked him, Woods reassured followers he wouldn’t leave X. He stated, “I’ve now decided I will never leave, and will only ever be silent when they find an excuse to remove my account.”
