There is one premium feature that Musk mentioned, which is potentially hazardous: Priority placement in replies and search. That is one very small step away from shadow-banning. Paying for the ability to put your words in front of more people is not a new concept by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s hardly in line with Musk’s other stated goal of a “free speech” platform.
You will also get:
– Priority in replies, mentions & search, which is essential to defeat spam/scam
– Ability to post long video & audio
– Half as many ads— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 1, 2022
Musk says, this is necessary to defeat spam and scams, but here’s the thing: It’s not. Verification is actually the essential component to defeating scams and spam. Does he think that spammers and scammers only use free tools? Elon, have you met the internet?
Also, if paying can get your replies and search results higher, then not paying will get your replies and search results lower. In the not-too-distant future, Twitter may become an outlet of haves and have nots (or in Elon’s words, lords and peasants), which is not what free speech or town squares are supposed to be about. In those situations, everyone should have an equal voice. Pushing down those who have the temerity to not pay you is the act of a tyrant, not a leader.
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