Brace yourselves, folks, because the Twitterverse might be about to undergo a major shake-up – and it involves none other than tech tycoon Elon Musk.
Musk, the mastermind behind X/Twitter, has dropped a bombshell hinting that users could soon be dishing out a “small fee” just to send a tweet.
This bombshell came in response to whispers swirling around changes in X/Twitter’s policies, specifically targeting new users with potential fees.
The tweet that sparked this revelation hinted at X’s possible move to charge newcomers even for basic interactions like replying, liking, or bookmarking posts.
Explaining his stance, Musk argued that a small fee for new users is crucial to fend off the ever-growing swarm of pesky bots infesting the platform.
He didn’t stop there – Musk even entertained an alternative suggestion from a user, proposing a choice between paying the fee or tackling some hefty computational tasks like mining Dogecoin.
But let’s face it, folks, Musk swiftly shot down that notion, emphasizing that ponying up a tiny fee is a far easier route.
Don’t worry, though, as Musk reassured everyone that this fee would only target fresh faces on X/Twitter, with write privileges becoming free after a mere three months.
Yet, dear readers, the details remain shrouded in mystery for now – when will this fee frenzy kick off? What will it cost? And could there be other surprise fees lurking in the shadows for new users?
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But hold onto your keyboards, because that’s not all the Musk madness for today.
In a jaw-dropping move, Musk reportedly pulled the plug on journalist Don Lemon’s contract with X after Lemon dared to question the tech titan’s rumored dalliance with ketamine.
Fast-forward to today.
Now, now, before you go jumping to conclusions, let’s remember that Musk has vehemently denied any involvement with illegal substances.
Explaining his decision, Musk took to his own social media platform to slam Lemon’s approach as nothing more than a digital echo of traditional CNN reporting.
According to Musk, Lemon’s persona on X lacked authenticity, portraying him more as a puppet for former CNN bigwig Jeff Zucker than his own man.
But wait, Lemon and Zucker aren’t exactly banished from the X/Twitter realm – Musk generously extended an invite for them to carve out their place on the platform, just like everyone else.
And if you thought Musk’s rollercoaster ride ended there, think again.
The Tesla titan recently faced a hefty blow when a judge waved away a jaw-dropping $56 billion pay package for Tesla, deeming it unfair to shareholders.
With twists and turns aplenty, the Musk saga continues to keep us all on the edge of our seats.