Twitter users will now be able to remove a follower from their account without having to block them properly, the company announced in a tweet. This feature can be used by visiting the web version of Twitter and clicking on the three-dot menu that appears next to a follower after opening the followers' list in the profile section. The people behind the accounts will not be notified of the action once someone soft blocks them. These soft-blocked followers will still be able to see tweets and avail the direct message option. The social media platform started testing the ‘soft block’ functionality last month. In the past, Twitter users would have to block unwanted followers and promptly remove them from the follower list; Now, Twitter has streamlined this process with its own 'remove this follower' option. It also allows users more control over their list of followers. Are there any riders? The feature has not been introduced on Twitter’s mobile version or its app but it is only a matter of time before it is introduced there. For now, they will need to access the web version to use this feature. Unwanted followers who have been removed do have the option of re-following the person who soft-blocked them. One would have to properly block the users to hide their timeline permanently or make their profile private. Twitter’s attempts at countering abuse and hate Filter & Limit: Twitter had earlier revealed that it was working on developing a new feature that would prevent unwanted,…
