X is working on a way to block links in replies (www.engadget.com)
from moe90@feddit.nl to technology@lemmy.ml on 22 Jul 2024 09:30
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BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world on 22 Jul 2024 12:10 next collapse

Spam is the new “cited facts” it seems.

Chozo@fedia.io on 22 Jul 2024 12:34 next collapse

Spamming links in the replies of trending tweets has been an advertising strategy for years now. You can't open the replies to any popular tweet without immediately seeing titties and OF links. Blocking links in replies is an easy fix that they could've implemented ages ago if they actually cared about preventing spam.

But this isn't about spam. This is about kneecapping fact-checkers before an upcoming election, on a platform where the owner has expressed endorsement for a candidate. Elon doesn't want people correcting misinformation, he wants the lies to grow and fester and spread like cancer. He's already pushed Trump-tagged tweets to users who have the term blocked; he's not hiding it anymore.

The only socially acceptable use of a Twitter account these days is for encouraging others to get the fuck off of Twitter. Using a Twitter account for any other purpose is reprehensible, and cringe. Stop drinking at the nazi bar.

LarkinDePark@lemmygrad.ml on 22 Jul 2024 17:18 collapse

You can’t open the replies to any popular tweet without immediately seeing titties and OF links.

Okay, I’ve been on twitter for around 3 years now and I’ve never seen titties once. It’s not the first time I’ve heard this. I think I have a magic account.

Twitter has been an invaluable resource for news about the genocide in Gaza and America’s war in Ukraine. There is simply no competition in this space.

TheRealCharlesEames@lemm.ee on 22 Jul 2024 15:13 next collapse

Who cares what X is working on, honestly. I don’t need a single report more about it.

belated_frog_pants@beehaw.org on 22 Jul 2024 15:56 collapse

Why are people still on twitter

krolden@lemmy.ml on 22 Jul 2024 16:49 collapse

Ask your local politician. Theyre supporting elon with every tweet