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In reply to the discussion: Elon Musk is part of the problem. I don't use or support X anymore than I did twitter [View all]jujubeets
(80 posts)51. There are two twitters
There's biased Twitter where you post and like so the algorithm can tailor your feed to you.
There's also what passes for unbiased where you don't click like nor do you comment. This is the way to benefit from Twitter if you want raw news before you could see it on TV. Twitter gets the scoops first for sure. MSM really seems to be slowly dying.
The problem is Musk has the algorithm skewed to what he wants. He didn't buy it not to use it to promote his personal and business interests. Under Musk, Twitter is his personal PR machine. So, even unbiased Twitter currently has a RW skewing.
How to fight it? Wait until our DU faithful filter the news you can use back to us by reading their posts.
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Elon Musk is part of the problem. I don't use or support X anymore than I did twitter [View all]
Kittycatkat
Aug 2024
OP
I also worry that this "important" channel of communication is controlled by the Musk Raat
erronis
Aug 2024
#54
Many do, I use Bluesky and a lot of them also post their "tweets" on bluesky, some are
Bev54
Aug 2024
#29
Yes I agree there are 2 prolific ones with up to 40 posts a day. I was beginning to wonder if there
Bev54
Aug 2024
#34
Right, but Xitter has gone so evil, it just seems like it might be worth the effort
RandomNumbers
Aug 2024
#50
Good question. Yes, it's a perk for star members. Just $5/year gets you that and....
CoopersDad
Aug 2024
#28
Me having an account on Twitter doesn't make Elon lose less money that he otherwise would.
Gore1FL
Aug 2024
#22
I don't know, but I feel like hits and posts on x translate into advertising dollars.
Kittycatkat
Aug 2024
#26
He is suing advertisers for not advertising with him. He's going to drive it into the ground.
Gore1FL
Aug 2024
#37
I literally would not click an X link if it were the last source of info on the planet
SheltieLover
Aug 2024
#24
Twitter's original format (most of pre-eloon existence) became a great platform for independent news/opinion
Cheezoholic
Aug 2024
#39
If you don't ever see any ads (I don't), or don't patronize X advertisers, you're just costing Elon money
RidinWithHarris
Aug 2024
#43