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X tests charging new users $1 to tweet, retweet

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X tests charging new users $1 to tweet, retweet

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TechnologyEnglish • 1 year ago

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X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 to tweet, retweet

The Elon Musk-owned company said it was an effort to combat bot activity and "manipulation," with the rollout beginning in the Philippines and New Zealand.

X tests charging new users $1 to tweet, retweet::The Elon Musk-owned company said it was an effort to combat bot activity and “manipulation,” with the rollout beginning in the Philippines and New Zealand.

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Yeah a $1 entry fee is not a bot barrier, it just consolidates the bot business to players with deep pockets.
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