Summary
Elon Musk confirmed that X (formerly Twitter) deprioritizes posts containing links, encouraging users to post links in replies instead.
This practice, aimed at keeping users on the platform, has drawn criticism for restricting access to external information and harming media outlets’ traffic.
Past reports revealed X also delayed links to rival platforms and news outlets, prompting concerns about press freedom and revenue impacts.
The Guardian recently left X, labeling it “toxic,” while other media and free speech advocates accuse the platform of enabling disinformation and controlling narratives.
People are leaving twitter in droves and this guys response is to double down on making the site an even bigger shithole. Well played, Mr. Business Genius. Surely this will convince advertisers, who depend on people leaving the site to buy their products, to return to the fold. Surely.