Big change on 𝕏 (formerly known as Twitter)! Likes on tweets are now private. You can like content without worrying about others seeing it.
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🤔 Why the change? This move aims to promote genuine engagement. Users can now freely like posts without public judgment or scrutiny.
🔒 Privacy boost! Your likes list is now for your eyes only. This gives users more control over their interactions and preferences.
🧠 Psychological impact? This could reduce the pressure of conforming to popular opinions and allow for more authentic content discovery and appreciation.
📈 Analytics unchanged! Though likes are private, the algorithm still uses them to personalize your feed and show you more relevant content.
💬 What about creators? Content creators can still see the number of likes on their posts, helping them understand their audience’s preferences.
📝 Your thoughts? How do you feel about this change? Will it affect how you engage on 𝕏? Share your opinions in the replies!