Musk confirmed that posts containing links are deprioritized, renewing criticism that the platform is restricting access to external sources of information.

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.

  • resetbypeer@lemmy.world
    29·
    9 days ago

    I am going to ask the rhetorical question. Why the fuck are people still on xitter ?But then again the same question would be why vote Trump ? People are just unfortunately stupid.

    • raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world
      121·
      9 days ago

      I have a … well - for the time being still friend - who is radicalizing himself since the pandemic and it appears it’s 95% due to shitter. I fill people beyond a certain point remain there because it’s like an addiction to their damaged brains :/