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The initial limits set by Musk were as follows: verified accounts could read up to 6,000 posts per day, unverified accounts were limited to 600 posts per day, and new unverified accounts were restricted to 300 posts per day. These limits were intended to address issues related to data scraping and system manipulation, which Musk claimed had been carried out aggressively by several hundred organizations.
Musk's decision to impose these limits was met with criticism, with some users expressing their disappointment and longing for the Twitter platform of the past. One user tweeted, "Prince elonmusk, What are you doing sir!? We want to return to 2011 Twitter platform better than 2023 🤬 #Twitter #ElonMusk." Another user simply stated, "You've really ruined this App.."
There were also sarcastic remarks highlighting the impact of the new limits. One user wrote, "Brb, gonna see how long it takes me to look at 6k posts," suggesting that the limit was excessive and impractical for users.
Several comments expressed concerns about information control and censorship. A user questioned the timing of the limits, particularly in relation to the dissemination of information about events in France. They speculated, "It is curious that these measures coincide with the free dissemination of information about what is happening in France. Is it a measure of information control? We are tired of censorship, Elon! Some of us thought this social network was free, but oh! Limits!"
Critics also pointed out the significance of Musk's ownership of a global social media platform. One user remarked, "The world’s richest man has taken possession of a global social media platform used by the world’s journalists, scientists, governments, private citizens, businesses, religions, militaries, and health/emergency services to share all vital information—It’s going as you might expect."
In response to the backlash, Musk later tweeted, "The reason I set a 'View Limit' is because we are all Twitter addicts and need to go outside. I'm doing a good deed for the world here. Also, that's another view you just used." This statement added to the controversy surrounding the limits, with some users questioning Musk's intentions and raising doubts about the effectiveness of the measures.
The impact of these usage limits on Twitter's functionality and overall user experience was a common theme in the comments. A user expressed their frustration by stating, "This is the most ridiculous idea I’ve ever seen on here. It’s destroying Twitter."
As the debate surrounding these limits continues, users are expressing their concerns over the potential implications for the availability and accessibility of information on the platform. It remains to be seen how Twitter and its users will adapt to these changes in the coming days.
Source: BBC NEWS and Twitter
