Elon Musk’s recent actions on X, formerly known as Twitter, have sparked a wave of reactions, from technical glitches to heated discussions on free speech and censorship. As the platform undergoes a series of changes under Musk’s ownership, users and observers alike have been vocal about their experiences and opinions.
One user, @a_man_in_red, reported issues with URLs being automatically redirected, affecting the user experience on the platform:
“Ever since @elonmusk decided to force [X] instead of [Twitter] I’ve noticed it’s no longer possible for me to open any URL from X OR Twitter without the whole damn thing auto-redirecting to ‘https://t.co/mCAXAGf0f0’ and then to the main timeline.”
Another user, @Zeeroll_, highlighted the impact of Musk’s tweets on XTV, noting significant increases in its value:
“Day 3. It rained today so I got home and decided to post about XTV. Every time Elon tweeted about XTV, it pumped at least 1000%.”
In a more personal reflection, @n0nPico expressed surprise at Musk’s actions, stating:
“Life just got even more interesting!”
The changes have also led to discussions on censorship, with @a_man_in_red pointing out the platform’s filter that automatically replaces “Twitter” with “X” in URLs:
“Kind of petty, especially when you’re trying to describe a problem caused by the forced redirects.”
Furthermore, @couchtripper observed discrepancies between Musk’s declaration of “it’s all X now!” and the platform’s actual implementation:
“This is what you get when you click ’embed post’. The blue bird is even still in the tab indicator.”
The debate on content moderation and freedom of speech has also come to the forefront. @bromley001 and @herbthefox1 discussed the platform’s approach to content, with the latter noting the platform’s targeting of posts showing IDF atrocities:
“Elon Musk’s X is Freedom Of Speech ham strung, although Elon’s tweets do show he’s a WEF/UN puppet, agreeing on all but immigration & LGB.”
Amidst the controversy, some users have found success on the platform. @AbstaAU celebrated the impact of an X post that garnered significant engagement:
“OH MY DAYS THIS HAS POPPED OFF SO HARD WTF. SOMEONE QUOTED MY X POST AND GOT OVER 250000 LIKES + 5000000 VIEWS BECAUSE OF AN X POST THAT I MADE + MADE IT ON X COMMUNITY NOTES @elonmusk.”
As the dust settles on Elon Musk’s latest actions on X, the platform’s future remains uncertain. Users and observers continue to monitor the situation closely, with many expressing a mix of excitement, concern, and curiosity about what comes next.
