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Seems like pointless friction to have to register and log into an online account just to view press releases by a government agency. Maybe there would be an exc
by csb6 1y ago
Seems like pointless friction to have to register and log into an online account just to view press releases by a government agency. Maybe there would be an exception for government agencies’ posts, but it doesn’t look like it.
Surely it is a coincidence that this would also likely boost account registration numbers and ad impressions for Musk’s company.
- Loughla 1y agoWhen will the first lawsuit happen? Will it be conflict of interest or about a barrier to communication?
- epsilonaurigae 1y agosomeone who is permanently banned from Twitter and not happy about official public communications being behind a paywall/registration required situation on X might have standing if they’re literally not allowed to make an account to view them.
- nullkraft 1y agoThat's me. I'm one of those people who signed up, never posted a single comment, but somehow got banned for life. What am I supposed to do now? Edit: I should note that I am not allowed to follow anyone because of the ban.
- pseudalopex 1y ago> What am I supposed to do now? Are you willing to sue? Consult lawyers. EFF would be a good start.[1] [1] https://www.eff.org/pages/legal-assistance https://www.eff.org/pages/legal-assistance
- exe34 1y agowho will judge? who will enforce the judgement?
- sorcerer-mar 1y agoElon is just stacking reasons for nationalization of X on top of his growing list of reasons to nationalize SpaceX. (Nothing to do with his political views, but moves like this or meddling in foreign affairs with Starlink after customers had purchased the devices free and clear)