Users who are trying to share Signal Messenger links on Elon Musk's X social media are out of luck as it was reportedly being blocked by the platform. There have been no explanations from as to why the instant messaging platform's links are being blocked on the platform.
Several users have claimed that sharing said links result in errors, and this does not just apply to tweets. Sending links via direct messages is likewise not possible.
X Blocks Links From Signal Messenger Including Posts, DMs
Journalist Matt Binder shared on his newsletter over the weekend that links to Signal Messenger are no longer appearing on X and attempting to upload a post containing said links are seemingly blocked off.
Other users also shared that they have experienced the same issues when trying to post links from Signal Messenger to the X app, and there have been no explanations from the company and its owner, Elon Musk.
There have been various error messages that users saw regarding their attempt to share Signal Messenger links to X, with a notice saying that "something went wrong" that advises users to try again.
However, other users claimed that the notification they received from X contained error messages that said their posts were marked as harmful content, malicious activity, and spam.
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Why Is X Blocking Links From Signal Messenger?
Users were baffled as to why Signal Messenger links are blocked on X posts and even DMs, especially as it has grown in popularity again amidst the rise of the new Trump government, but the issue is centered on contact pages.
According to a report by ArsTechnica, links that were already posted on X contain a warning claiming that it is unsafe but can still be opened.
On the other hand, links that are connected to Signal handles or accounts, as well as the main webpage of the messaging platform are also working.
Elon Musk and the Signal Messenger App
Way back in 2021 when there was scrutiny against Meta's WhatsApp and its data sharing to Facebook, the world turned to end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms to ensure that their data are safe. Musk then suggested platforms to trust, and his choice of app is Signal Messenger from the tech executive Moxie Marlinspike.
When Musk first flirted with the idea of buying Twitter, he talked about massive changes to bring to the social media platform once he completed the acquisition. The billionaire talked about transforming Twitter's DMs with end-to-end encryption, with his model for this overhaul being Signal Messenger, showing how he trusts the platform for all things secure.
However, it seems as though Musk is no longer a fan of Signal and is now preventing links to contact pages and making other information about the platform and its website unavailable to users on X.
