Do you think Twitter (X) will disappear? My take on it

Question

Since the acquisition of Musk, there have been many "scandals" on the network: – "freedom" of speech (but when people commented in a parody of Musk, their account could be cancelled), – many pointless feature changes, – uncensored content, – the outflow of advertisers (they refused to be promoted alongside uncensored content), – too much politics, – problems with governments (see Brazil), – promised bots removals (but there are still many fake accounts) and much more. Is this leading to the demise of Twitter? 🤔 I do not think so because... – This social media is still used by the most influential, powerful and rich people and their actions. – And as usual, people want to be close to these people (and partially be like them). – It is the source of news. (one of the most used on the internet among social media) What is your take on it? + Do you use this social media?

Accepted Answer

I don't agree with it. It is not going anywhere

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@konrad_sx Personally, I like Twitter. I haven't experienced it so much during Jack ownership but I found there people I am aligned with so I am okay with that.

Nathan Covey · Answer

I don't think it's going anywhere either, for the same points you mentioned

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

If you like Twitter drama and want to get in touch, here is my account: https://x.com/BusMark_w_Nika

Indu Thangamuthu · Answer

I don't think it would…considering the power Elon Musk holds and also, the way ppl still use it regardless of the troubles they face.

But.. I guess, the face of X, in terms of trust and transparency will change and we cannot deny it

Harald Frank · Answer

@busmark_w_nika The race is too close to predict I guess. As the question was about X, I think currently is the time it is more relevant than in the future.

DesignzByOJ · Answer

@busmark_w_nika It was a lot better w/ musk’s because of the things that came out abt Jack’s use of Twitter (I think it was abt lack of data privacy)

Musk’s X was great for a yr… until it wasn’t for the reasons u noted

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I don’t see it going anywhere unless their revenue continues to drop. I’m no expert but have a feeling it has to do with the outlaw of advertisers. Twitter / X, I feel is one of the top three social platforms available.

I’m curious to hear more on people’s input on if they think it is going to eventually fall.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@indu_thangamuthu Today I read that X is becoming less significant in Europe: Let's have a look at this: https://www.socialmediatoday.com...

Anthony Latona · Answer

I think Twitter is what you make it. It's customizable enough that you can avoid (most of) the toxic parts and create a feed of decent content. That said... the platform will likely keep losing value & advertisers for the reasons mentioned, but it's very unlikely (imo) to fail entirely. https://x.com/AnthonyLatona

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@anthony_latona I wish that this platform could bring some people back (but probably won't happen).

Timothy Bramlett · Answer

There is a great community on X of builders. Suggest you connect there and join in!

Harald Frank · Answer

X is a business, so it follows business laws.
Musk has to pay a lot of interest on the $13 billion debt. So the question is how long is he willing to put more money in, as they are cash flow negative.

My guess: For Musk it was not a business decision to buy twitter, but a political one. I think the election will have a big impact of the future of X. As long as it serves Musks political agenda, he will keep it. As soon as it doesn't, it will be gone.

Tegan Bradleys · Answer

If X become increasingly difficult to use then users may seek out more friendly platform

Konrad S. · Answer

I agree that it won't disappear anytime soon. E.g. it seems that nearly all western governments and politicians (left and right) are still using it, if only because so many people are following them there.

I also think it works better than the current alternatives (Facebook & Threads, didn't try Bluesky yet).

Still, could be so much better. So I think a really innovative new platform could overtake it.

Do you think Twitter (X) will disappear? My take on it

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