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social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Twitter's New $1 Annual Fee Sparks Controversy and Backlash

X, formerly known as Twitter, has launched a program in limited territories that charges new signups a $1 annual fee to combat spam, bot activity, and manipulation. The program, called Not A Bot, is currently live in New Zealand and the Philippines and aims to balance platform accessibility with a small fee. Existing users are not affected. X stated that the program is not a profit driver and subscription options have proven to be an effective solution. However, there is skepticism about its ability to stop bots, as many users have noticed an increase in spam. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has expressed his desire to turn the platform into an "everything" app that includes payment services.

via IGN|

#bots #elon-musk #social-media

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

The Mystery Behind the Strange Spotify Followers

Strange accounts named "! lucasrpx" and "! vitornovaes" were found following some Spotify users, including staff members of The Verge. While it was initially suspected to be a hacking attempt, Spotify confirmed that the accounts have been disabled for violating their terms. The purpose and identity of these accounts remain unknown, but they are believed to be spammers or possibly part of a larger group of unexpected followers with similar profile constructions.

via The Verge|

#hackers #mystery #social-media

social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

Threads Implements Rate Limits to Combat Spam, Following Twitter's Lead

Social media app Threads, marketed as the companion app to Instagram, has announced that it will limit the number of posts some users can see, following in the footsteps of rival social network Twitter. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri cited an increase in spam attacks as the reason for implementing rate limits, which may unintentionally limit active users. Twitter faced backlash for its own post limits, which it initially claimed were to stop data scraping but later admitted were to detect and eliminate bots and bad actors. Threads, which reached 100 million users within five days of launching, still has to prove itself as a long-term competitor to Twitter.

via The Washington Post|

#instagram #rate-limits #social-media