X’s New Dislike Feature Aims to Kill Spam—But Risks Remain

[nihalsari]

As X introduces a private dislike button to downrank low-quality replies, the platform is also shifting its spam economics.

According to product lead Nikita Bier, spam could soon become unprofitable on X, reducing incentives for bad actors.

However, with phishing attacks rising and features rolling out unevenly, users are being urged to stay alert while the platform transitions to a more secure system.

[The_Walking_Dead]

Private dislike button = silent but powerful.

[Capybara_Capybara]

Killing spam economics is actually a smart move.

[bred]

If spam stops paying, bots disappear fast.

[059d96d16a]

But rollout consistency will be key here.

[Revenant]

Phishing still the bigger threat tbh. ️

[d82ae58262]

X slowly turning into a more controlled platform.

[UndeadBeastMonkeykiller]

Hidden feedback > public drama.

[9777089235]

Curious how this changes engagement long-term.

[GummyBear]

As X introduces a private dislike button to downrank low-quality replies