Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), confirmed the platform will require a "small fee" for new users who want to post content. This includes activities like writing tweets, liking posts, bookmarking content, and replying to others.

Musk claims this fee is necessary to fight the "relentless onslaught of bots" that have plagued the platform. He argues that advancements in AI have made it easy for bots to bypass traditional CAPTCHA checks. The fee, according to Musk, will discourage the creation of these fake accounts.

This move comes as no surprise to those who have followed Musk's plans for X. Since acquiring the platform in 2022, he's implemented various changes, including the platform's rebranding as X.

Here's a breakdown of the new policy:

Who it Affects: Only new users will be charged this fee. Existing users can continue to use X for free.

What it Costs: The exact fee amount remains unknown.

What it Covers: The fee grants access to posting, liking, bookmarking, and replying.

Free Features: Scrolling through content and following accounts will remain free.

Why the Change?
Musk claims it will reduce spam and improve the overall user experience by combating fake accounts. Additionally, he argues it frees up usernames currently occupied by inactive bots.

While the fee amount and implementation date are unclear, this new policy signifies a shift for X. It remains to be seen how users will react to this paywall for content creation.

Elon Musk Vows To Crack Down On Spam Bots On X https://www.nairaland.com/8052598/elon-musk-vows-crack-down

Perhaps Seun should consider charging new users to post on Nairaland too, though I'm certain he'd be way too smart than to do what would reduce his site's usage.