A Little Birdie Told Us
Today, X Daily News, our go-to source for updates on all things X, caught wind of some intriguing changes. It seems the text strings on the website have been quietly updated to mention this new annual fee. Seems like X is putting their money where their mouth is.
Musk’s Take on the Matter
Elon Musk chimed in on the topic, suggesting that this fee is the digital equivalent of a toll booth – a necessary barrier to keep the bots at bay.
Getting Down to Brass Tacks
So, what’s the deal? Well, it turns out this fee has already had a test run in New Zealand and the Philippines. If you’re new to the platform, you’ll have to cough up the cash or bide your time for three months before you can fully join the conversation. According to the updated fine print on X’s site:
New accounts are required to pay a small annual fee before you’re able to post, like, bookmark, and reply. This is to reduce spam and create a better experience for everyone. You can still follow accounts and browse X for free.
X Posting Fee: Looking Ahead
While the official word doesn’t mention free posting privileges after the probation period, Musk assures us that “write actions” will be on the house thereafter.
X Posting Fee: The Elephant in the Room
But hold up – will this really put the brakes on the spam train? Critics argue that determined spammers will just pony up the fee or bide their time with multiple accounts. And what about us regular folk? Will this extra hurdle dampen our enthusiasm for X, especially when other platforms offer free rides?
X Posting Fee: Counting the Pennies
So, what’s the damage? Well, it looks like this fee will set you back around a dollar, give or take. At least, that’s the scoop from New Zealand, where it’s been trialed at $1.75 NZD. As of now, the pay-to-play policy is still in the experimental phase in those parts.
Clearing Up the Username Jam
Musk also pointed out another pesky problem – fake accounts hogging all the good usernames. To tackle this, X has already freed up a million handles, with plans to liberate millions more in the weeks to come. Looks like the name game just got a whole lot fairer.
