Twitter is randomly logging out desktop users at random, with some users unable to log back in through any of the usual methods. The issue is impacting desktop users who are using Twitter via the web. The problem is widespread, with many users complaining about it on Twitter and Downdetector. Twitter has yet to acknowledge the problem. This bug is the latest in a series of issues that have followed Elon Musk's takeover of the social network and the significant layoffs of engineering staff that the transition entailed.
The logout button on websites and apps has become practically defunct, as user interfaces prioritize access to content and seamless transfer of session data across devices. While some see this as a nefarious design decision to keep users logged in and sharing data, designers argue that it is a symbiotic relationship between user behavior and interface design. The sign-out process may seem confusing due to more customized and sophisticated interface designs, but developers do not prioritize logging out unless building platforms with sensitive user information. As users demand more control over their data, the internet may evolve to allow for more states than just being logged in or logged out.
