Twitter May Start Limiting People from Mentioning You

Twitter might soon add a new feature, which will put a limit on the times someone mentions you, thus, providing you with more control. Currently, mentioning anyone on Twitter is easy breezy but can hinder your privacy on the platform. Have a look at the details.

Twitter’s “Don’t @ Me” Feature in the Works

Reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong has come across the new privacy control settings on Twitter, which willlet you refrain people from mentioning you in tweets and replies. This feature can either block the mentions altogether or allow for mentions from a limited number of people.Twitter is working on letting you control who can mention you on Twitterpic.twitter.com/UemMCGcy70— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane)October 13, 2022

Twitter is working on letting you control who can mention you on Twitterpic.twitter.com/UemMCGcy70— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane)October 13, 2022

From the screenshot shared by Wong, it is revealed that there will be three options under the Mentions settings. The option to allow or disallow people from mentioning you, the option to allow the mentions, and the option to allow people you follow to mention you.

This feature can prove to be a handy tool for many, especially public figures. It will allow you to maintain your privacy on the platform, thus, saving you from trolls and bullies.

As perThe Verge, Twitter’s privacy designerDominic Camozzi confirmed that they are working on Mention controls but later deletedthe tweet about it. It remains to be seen if this is expected to become official anytime soon.

The ability to control and limit mentions on Twitter will join existing privacy features that work on the same lines. Twitter already has afeature that can help you control who can mention you in replies. Plus, there’s the new feature to“unmention” yourself from tweets and repliesto avoid unnecessary interaction with people.

We will let you when and if the new controls for Mentions will become official. So, stay tuned, and do tell us how you feel about the new rumored Twitter feature in the comments below.

Vanshika Malhotra

Started off as a stranger but tech is more like a good friend, thanks to over 5 years in the industry. While everything is attractive about tech, phones, social media, and quirky gadgets attract me the most. When not working, I find my solace in shopping and everything that concerns doggos!

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