Twitter’s $42k-per-month API prices out nearly everyone

Post by noarchy » Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 11:42 PM UTC

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>What are his viewpoints and how are they amplified considering anybody can post anything? It's more complicated than just the ability to post. Never discount the power of the algorithm. And that can be tinkered with: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-15/musk-forc...

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Post by olalonde » Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 11:44 PM UTC

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Did he? My understanding was that it was not profitable and that he's been cutting costs and exploring new sources of income (Twitter Blue, API fee, etc.). I don't know if he'll be successful but his actions seem consistent with him caring about Twitter as a business. In fact, he seems to have sacrificed his public image considerably towards that goal (not consistent with him mostly caring about his "megaphone").

Your understanding is wrong, I’m afraid. Twitter was profitable before the acquisition. (If you look this up don’t be misled by the once-off loss caused by losing a legal case).

Post by noarchy » Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 11:54 PM UTC

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>Should I link to the twitter files? That would be a change of subject, wouldn't it? I suspect you aren't interested in any evidence anyone will present on what Elon has done, given your tu quoque reply.

Your Bloomberg article is a rehash of the verge article discussed down thread. The twitter files are not a change of subject as they are precisely about the power of the algorithm, censorship, and how it was tinkered with prior to Musk taking over. It is literally your concerns but backed up with actual proof. Understand something: I think such things are very bad regardless of the direction in which it applies. I am…

Post by vkou » Sat, Mar 11, 2023, 12:01 AM UTC

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Post by recuter » Sat, Mar 11, 2023, 12:03 AM UTC

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Your Bloomberg article is a rehash of the verge article discussed down thread. The twitter files are not a change of subject as they are precisely about the power of the algorithm, censorship, and how it was tinkered with prior to Musk taking over. It is literally your concerns but backed up with actual proof. Understand something: I think such things are very bad regardless of the direction in which it applies. I am…

>The twitter files are not a change of subject You didn't ask about the pre-Elon days. You asked about Elon, so multiple people have responded accordingly. Being unable to rebut them, you've chosen to try to divert the topic to something else. >clearly you think I am somehow aligned politically with his views I do. But I'll disengage at this point, given your insincerity.