Yes, here's what they're up to right now, over on X:

bsky.app/profile/mike...

I really like the Twitter one, back when I joined in 2010. I had very few followers, but loads of interaction with the people I followed and who followed me. Now I have roughly 1.8k followers but get very little engagement, at all. Seems only massive accounts do. @bsky.app not much better, sadly.

11/ The question is: Is Musk out of his depth, or is he choosing not to act? Either way, X's trajectory is troubling. What do you think? Let’s discuss. 💬

10/ What can be done? Transparency in how verified accounts operate. Audits of follower growth & engagement patterns. Scrutiny of ties between platform decisions and external pressures. This matters for everyone using X.

9/ Whether it’s ego, naivety, or pressure from powerful states, X is at risk of becoming a playground for bad actors. The amplification of extreme content isn’t just a bug—it might be a feature for those exploiting it.

8/ The CCP has strategic interests in destabilizing the West. If X becomes a hotbed for divisive content, it serves their agenda. Musk might not need to be complicit—he just needs to not look too closely.

7/ But here’s another layer: Musk’s business ties to China. Tesla relies heavily on the Chinese market, from its Gigafactory in Shanghai to massive EV sales. Could the CCP be applying pressure?

6/ Then there’s Elon Musk. His ego-driven approach to X might blind him to how the platform is being manipulated. Or worse, his ideological tilt toward “free speech absolutism” could enable this chaos.

5/ Russia’s and the CCP's goal? Polarize societies, weaken democracies, and erode support for Ukraine. These tactics mirror what we’ve seen before—like during the 2016 US election. Now, X’s algorithmic boosts make it easier than ever.

4/ Imagine an actor—say, Russia or the CCP—exploiting this system. They could supply endless IDs, buy verification, and use these accounts to spread divisive content: racism, homophobia, anti-Ukraine propaganda. It fits their playbook.

3/ The verification system on X allows anyone with a government-issued ID to buy a blue check. Verified accounts get a boost in replies, likes, and shares. Plus, blocking/muting affects visibility of content in others’ feeds.

2/ First, the rise of racist, homophobic, and anti-Ukraine content on X is staggering. Verified accounts pushing hateful or divisive narratives gain thousands of followers overnight. Why?

I had to screenshot and send it, over there, I couldn’t send by text.

Thanks for sharing this, this is what I get when I tweet about it over on X

Disclaimer: I do not know, for a fact, that this is what’s happening, over at X, but given the changes and all the extreme right-wing nonsense being spread over there, it is my opinion this is happening: It seems like the most likely explanation.

When I try to post this on X, this happens (10/10)