> He really hates the bots, so he'll probably close up the API. That term bot conflates at least three distinct meanings. Not sure how blocking the API would

> He really hates the bots, so he'll probably close up the API. That term bot conflates at least three distinct meanings. Not sure how blocking the API would affect #2 or #3 1) Automated accounts probably using the API that are run by a program to post content. Can be benign. Here's an example: https://twitter.com/happyautomata/ https://twitter.com/happyautomata/ 2) Large accounts that push a particular point of view, often state sponsored, run in teams. Does not need an API. Here's an example: https://twitter.com/sprintermonitor https://twitter.com/sprintermonitor 3) Small accounts paid to push or disrupt a particular agenda in replies. Often state sponsored. Example I suspect: https://twitter.com/DaBoy1804/with_replies https://twitter.com/DaBoy1804/with_replies