Staff Reports
Elon Musk is at it again with his Twitter antics, and it seems like he’s determined to make himself the captain of the sinking ship. First, he announced that he’s getting rid of the “block” feature, except for direct messages. This decision sparked widespread agreement that Musk is taking Twitter in the wrong direction. Even actor James Woods got involved by pointing out the flaws in Musk’s argument and revealing that Musk had blocked him. It’s clear that Musk has a thin skin when it comes to criticism.
NEWS: X is changing how news links show up on the timeline.
It will strip out the headline/text so links display only an article’s lead image. pic.twitter.com/yseGs58i3Z
— X Daily News (@xDaily) August 22, 2023
But wait, there’s more! Musk is now reportedly planning to remove headlines from the links shared on Twitter, leaving only the image visible. This move is sure to confuse readers and has already outraged legacy media journalists and independent journalists alike. It also opens the door for people to misrepresent stories by putting their own headline on a tweet. It’s a recipe for chaos and misinformation.
Some are comparing Musk’s Twitter decisions to Joe Biden’s competence, and not in a good way. One analyst called Musk’s actions “stunning” and said he’s destroying the site at lightning speed. Others predict that journalists will abandon Twitter in droves and look for greener pastures on other platforms. Let’s face it, Twitter is not an effective platform for news consumption, especially for non-mainstream outlets. Musk’s attempt to make his platform a haven for journalists is laughable.
It’s clear that Musk is just a bored billionaire tinkering with his shiny new toy. But Twitter is an expensive toy that relies on user input to function at its best, something Musk claimed to value. If he keeps this up, even his biggest defenders may jump ship, leaving Musk all alone with his phone-shaped rattle, wondering where it all went wrong. Perhaps he should stick to rockets and electric cars instead.
