X (formerly Twitter) is testing a system to remove the number of likes, replies, and reposts displayed in replies, as well as the buttons



It has been revealed that X (formerly Twitter) is conducting a test to remove the like, reply, and repost counts and buttons that appear in replies to posts.

X is testing the removal of like, comment, and repost buttons from replies | Mashable
https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-remove-ratio-post-replies-interaction



Aaron , a contributor to the technology media MacRumors , reported that the code for version 10.53 of the official X app for iPhone has removed the like, reply, and repost counts and buttons for replies. However, it seems that you can still see the like, reply, and repost counts and use the buttons by tapping on each reply.




These new features and changes to the platform don't necessarily make it into the official version, but it's clear that X is seriously considering this change. Note that the number of likes, replies, and reposts and buttons will only disappear for replies, not for regular posts.

Mashable, an overseas media outlet, said, 'Removing the interaction count from replies will have an impact on social media memes and will undoubtedly change the culture of X.' In some cases, replies to controversial posts on X get more likes than the original post, but it's clear that removing the number of likes, replies, and reposts will significantly change the number of reactions to these.

It has also been reported that X is developing a feature to block 'replies with links' to combat the problem of imprint zombies appearing in large numbers in replies to posts from accounts with a large number of followers. The change to hide the number of likes, replies, and reposts in replies may also be part of a measure to combat imprint zombies.

X (formerly Twitter) is developing a feature to block 'replies with links' to combat imprint zombies - GIGAZINE



It was also reported that X is considering a 'dislike' button that would allow users to give replies a low rating.

X (formerly Twitter) is developing a 'dislike' button to give replies a low rating - GIGAZINE



Since acquiring Twitter, Musk has made various changes to the platform, including changing the name to X and making likes private .

However, there are also cases where unpopular changes have been reversed; for example, X temporarily hid landing page headings but eventually reinstated them.

It has also been revealed that in July 2024, X was testing removing the like, reply, and repost buttons on posts in the code for the iOS version of the X app. It was revealed that X plans to remove these buttons and have users like, reply, and repost posts by swiping left and right on them.




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