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Hari Pillai
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These cumulative changes have transformed X into a platform that no longer aligns with my values or needs, prompting my departure.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
7. Unwanted Content

Despite not following Elon Musk and marking his posts as ‘Not Interested,’ his tweets continue to flood my timeline. This disregard for user preferences feels intrusive and disrespectful.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
6. Intrusive Advertising

Ads have become overwhelmingly frequent, appearing after every 2-3 posts. This constant bombardment disrupts the user experience and makes the platform feel more like an advertising hub than a social space.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
5. Privacy and Safety Issues

Changes to the blocking feature now allow blocked users to view public posts, compromising user safety and privacy. This alteration has made it difficult to protect myself and others from unwanted interactions and harassment.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
4. User Experience Degradation

The introduction of daily limits on tweet views and the removal of features like bold and italics formatting have hindered user’s ability to engage meaningfully. These restrictions feel arbitrary and diminish the platform’s usability.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
3. Political Bias and Misinformation

The platform’s apparent shift towards promoting specific political agendas, including the endorsement of certain candidates and the spread of conspiracy theories, has compromised its neutrality. This bias undermines the platform’s credibility.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
2. Content Moderation Concerns

Under Musk’s leadership, X has seen a surge in hate speech and misinformation. The reduction of trust and safety teams has allowed harmful content to proliferate, creating a toxic environment that feels unsafe and unregulated.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
1. Rebranding Confusion

The shift from Twitter to X, including replacing the iconic blue bird with a stark “X” logo, left me disoriented. This change erased the platform’s familiar identity, making it feel unwelcoming.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Everything that Twitter once used to be, before Elon Musk came in and destroyed the app overall.
July 10, 2024 at 1:06 AM
I see that brands are not motivated to join this platform because they don’t find it as important or relevant as what X (Twitter) or Threads has become at this point.
April 15, 2024 at 4:55 AM