Elon Musk’s X is throttling traffic to websites he dislikes
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The delayed websites include X’s online rivals Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and Substack as well as Reuters and the New York Times, all of which Musk previously has singled out for ridicule or attack.

Elon Musk’s X is throttling traffic to news and websites he dislikes | The site formerly known as Twitter has added a five-second delay when a user clicks on a shortened link to the New York Times,…::undefined

  • dub@lemmy.worldEnglish
    213·
    1 year ago

    While I agree, it’s good to know these ridiculous actions he takes. It’s not like it’s positive for him

    • alienanimals@lemmy.worldEnglish
      93·
      1 year ago

      Musk operates on the “There is no such thing as bad publicity model”. He doesn’t care if the news is bad or good so long as his name / businesses are in the 24-hour news cycle. It’s stupid, but he gets idiots to bring him more attention.

      • HellAwaits@lemm.eeEnglish
        35·
        1 year ago

        He doesn’t care, yet he’s suing an organization for reporting news on content on his website.

        I think you need to check your facts.

        • keefshape@lemmy.caEnglish
          51·
          1 year ago

          Your example fits into the ‘any publicity is good publicity’ mindset too, fyi.