The new Twitter is becoming a cesspit of disinformation — study it now
www.nature.com
Social-media researchers overemphasized the platform now called X for years. But now, as it rapidly changes into something new and frightening, we risk paying too little attention.
  • PxtlEnglish
    17•11 months ago

    Yes.

    But here’s the thing:

    Reddit/Lemmy: those people have equal voice to you or me. Of course they can amplify that voice with sockpuppets, but still - one account one vote.

    Old Twitter: those people have downmodded influence. Twitter knew everybody hates them and treated them like the garbage they are.

    New Twitter: those people rule the roost, because they’re willing to pay Elon $8/mo for a megaphone for their jackassery.

    • @FontMasterFlexEnglish
      -13•11 months ago

      You can pay $8/mo and have your own platform too. What’s the issue?