Is Twitter/X really getting rid of the DM feature?

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As a dedicated user, I’ve been hearing whispers that Twitter, now rebranded as X, might be considering a significant overhaul – potentially phasing out the Direct Message (DM) system altogether. This intriguing tidbit comes straight from one of their talented software engineers.

The potential removal of the Direct Message (DM) feature from Twitter, formerly known as X, is set to increase the ongoing controversy surrounding this social media platform.

Zach Warunek, a software engineer, made a statement suggesting that the feature to send direct messages could be eliminated entirely. To understand the implications better, let’s explore all the details and find out if this claim is accurate and what potential outcomes might arise from such a change.

Twitter/X software engineer claims they are removing the DM section of the platform

Lately, discussions on platforms like X, Twitter, or similar services have sparked concerns among users regarding the privacy of their Direct Messaging feature. Direct Messages (DMs) are used for sending private conversations with other users rather than exchanging messages publicly on posts.

There’s been lots of discussion about excessive DM requests coming from bots on this platform. Additionally, one user has found another issue in his private message section. He reached out to Warunek to look into it, and Warunek responded that the entire page will be eliminated soon, which implies that the Direct Messages feature will no longer exist.

Based on a report by Times Now News, Elon Musk plans to introduce a novel messaging platform, which they’ve named “XChat.” This seems to be an entirely distinct application designed for communication purposes.

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but feel like we’re playing an advanced level of a game. With the removal of who likes a post feature, integrating Grok for AI purposes, and numerous other platform adjustments, it’s starting to seem like Twitter (formerly known as X) is about to delete Direct Messages entirely. It’s not surprising at all; it feels like we’re approaching the endgame.

This could significantly alter the user experience on social media. After all, unexpected things do happen sometimes. So, if you feel the need to preserve evidence against someone now, go ahead and save your screenshots, as they might disappear from the platform soon.

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2025-04-16 19:40