LIVE – Disavowed by his own Twitter poll, Elon Musk wants to limit responses to paying members

Elon Musk’s private jet tracker is back… on Reddit

If you’re dying to know Elon Musk’s jet position again, head over to the Reddit social network!

A page, entitled r/ElonJetTracker and created on December 14, has been one of the most consulted on the social network in recent days. The “subreddit” gained almost 40,000 members in just two days. 212,000 members now follow the landings and takeoffs of the billionaire’s plane.

A Reddit page dedicated to Elon Musk’s private jet has been created and already has 212,000 members. © Screenshot / Reddit

This boom is largely explained by the recent suspension of the Twitter account which tweeted every move of the private jet.

It is not known, however, if this page was created by Jack Sweeney, the creator of the Twitter account.

Reporters Without Borders is sounding the alarm

The non-governmental organization for the defense of press freedom is concerned about the power taken by Elon Musk on Twitter.

His multiple polls are particularly in the sights of RSF, which qualifies this process as “a cynical gadget, a mock referendum”.

“The polls published by Elon Musk are above all a way of bypassing legitimate institutions. By tinkering with a doctrine of consulting the good people of Twitter using a gadget and a Latin phrase, the boss social gives itself the false air of democrat”, annoys the organization on its website.

Square profile pictures make an appearance

One day, one change. In recent hours, Twitter users have seen a small aesthetic change in the profile photos of certain accounts.

The “Twitter Business” account indicated that this is a new feature related to Twitter Blue, but only for businesses. Brands will thus have square profile photos, to differentiate them from traditional users.

This novelty is added to the badges already present for companies and media, in blue or gold depending on their category.

Mastodon has gained more than 2 million users since Elon Musk joined Twitter

The alternative to Twitter, decentralized and open-source, indeed attracts the disappointed social network to the blue bird.

In a post posted on the Mastodon websiteits creator Eugen Rochko, indicated that the social network had grown from 300,000 monthly active users to more than 2.5 million between October and November.

Some revenge for Mastodon, who was banned from Twitter for a few hours.

“This is a stark reminder that centralized platforms can place arbitrary and unfair limits on what you can and can’t say. At Mastodon, we believe there should be no middle man between you and your audience,” said also claimed Eugen Rochko.

Surveys soon reserved for paying users?

Attention, new rule in anticipation! It would seem that the poll inviting him to leave office did not really please Elon Musk.

The boss of Twitter did not react directly to the results of the poll but indicated in response to a user that he was going to change the rules to be able to vote in a poll.

According to his words, only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to vote on surveys related to social network policies. And also concerning the future of the leaders?

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A new day dawns and surprise: Elon Musk is still at the helm of Twitter!

His poll regarding his possible departure from the head of Twitter has created enthusiasm. 57.5% of Internet users wanted them to leave the social network.

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