Tag: Twitter

Twitter reveals the number of tweets viewed, shows stock exchange and crypto prices

Access numbers to individual tweets are intended to demonstrate the popularity of Twitter. Search now shows stock and crypto quotes. For what period of time the curve is intended remains Twitter's secret. (Image: Screenshot/Daniel AJ Sokolov) Twitter has introduced some new features. For example, entering the short symbol of companies listed on certain stock exchanges or cryptocurrencies will … Continue reading Twitter reveals the number of tweets viewed, shows stock exchange and crypto prices →

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How Twitter dies a brain death – a swan song

Elon Musk is becoming the mouthpiece of the radical right. Twitter's heart is still beating, but the brain isn't working anymore. People rarely die from one second to the next. Rather, death is a process of switching off that can last for minutes: the heart stops beating, breathing stops, and the organs gradually stop working. The brain stops … Continue reading How Twitter dies a brain death – a swan song →

Twitter temporarily bans linking to Facebook, Instagram, and Mastodon

A ban on linking to competing services on Twitter was apparently withdrawn hours later. Now Elon Musk wants to know if he should remain CEO. After a tumultuous weekend, Twitter was temporarily banned from linking to accounts on certain social networks — including Facebook, Instagram, and Mastodon — as of Sunday night. After severe criticism on and … Continue reading Twitter temporarily bans linking to Facebook, Instagram, and Mastodon →

Attention, new rule: Elon Musk prohibits sharing a location on Twitter

To justify the suspension of the account which shared in real time the history of the journeys of his private jet, Elon Musk announced a modification of the rules of Twitter. In the name of “individual safety,” one may be suspended for posting the location of a personality or object on Twitter. Who said "censorship"? Can we … Continue reading Attention, new rule: Elon Musk prohibits sharing a location on Twitter →

Twitter spy sentenced to 42 months in prison

Two Twitter employees allowed themselves to be bribed and provided the royal family of Saudi Arabia with data on dissidents. A perpetrator was caught. Ahmad Abouammo has been sentenced to a US federal prison for spying on Saudi dissidents. The former Twitter employee was royally bribed by the Saudi Arabian royal family for repeatedly collecting and revealing … Continue reading Twitter spy sentenced to 42 months in prison →

Twitter suspends account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet

Twitter, now owned by Elon Musk, has suspended ElonJet, a Twitter account that tracked the movements of Elon Musk's private jet. The account following those of Jeff Bezos' plane has not been suspended. A disturbing coincidence? After two and a half years of existence, the Twitter account entitled ElonJet has just been suspended on December 14, 2022, … Continue reading Twitter suspends account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet →

Twitter hasn’t paid rent for weeks and is considering withholding severance payments

US billionaire Elon Musk is doing everything he can to cut costs on Twitter. The company has reportedly stopped paying rent for weeks. To cut costs, Twitter hasn't paid rent for its San Francisco headquarters and offices around the world for weeks. The New York Times reports, citing three anonymous people close to the company. In addition, there … Continue reading Twitter hasn’t paid rent for weeks and is considering withholding severance payments →

Twitter abruptly disbands Trust & Safety Council, Musk attacks ex-employee

There is no peace on Twitter: a committee that was supposed to give tips for improving the platform has now been dissolved. Elon Musk is harshly criticized. Shortly before a meeting, Twitter dissolved the Trust & Safety Council, which was supposed to provide an external perspective on dealing with hate, child abuse, and self-harm, among other … Continue reading Twitter abruptly disbands Trust & Safety Council, Musk attacks ex-employee →

Elon Musk warns Twitter will release 1.5 billion unused handles

Elon Musk has a new wish for Twitter: that pseudonyms that have not been used for some time on the social network can be redistributed to active people who would like to have them. Elon Musk announces new policy on Twitter. Soon, the social network will release the pseudonyms of 1.5 billion accounts in order to … Continue reading Elon Musk warns Twitter will release 1.5 billion unused handles →

Visibility filtering: Twitter is said to have specifically suppressed content and users

Information from the "Twitter Files" confirms a long-held suspicion: "Shadow Banning" really does exist. Twitter's management has always denied this. Twitter apparently has various tools to limit the reach of individual tweets or accounts. This is shown by new revelations from the "Twitter Files" published by US journalist Bari Weiss. The information confirms users' long-held suspicion that Twitter … Continue reading Visibility filtering: Twitter is said to have specifically suppressed content and users →