Against its own policy, Twitter no longer limits Chinese state media influence (opens in new tab)

(wenhao.substack.com)

16 pointsafrcnc2y ago3 comments

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"Space Karen" is only interested in money after all. And I thought he was all for free speech. The White House recently said they would not be spending cash on "blue ticks".

cyanydeez2y ago

Elon likely understands bots drive engagement and state actors provide free content. This is the lifeblood of social media dark patterns.

Olumde2y ago

More likely Elon wants to keep selling Teslas in China.

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mrlonglong2y ago

"Space Karen" is only interested in money after all. And I thought he was all for free speech. The White House recently said they would not be spending cash on "blue ticks".

cyanydeez2y ago

Elon likely understands bots drive engagement and state actors provide free content. This is the lifeblood of social media dark patterns.

Olumde2y ago

More likely Elon wants to keep selling Teslas in China.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse