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X is reportedly selling inactive usernames for $50,000 — The move is the platform’s latest attempt to raise revenue (www.pcmag.com)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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X is reportedly selling inactive usernames for $50,000 — The move is the platform’s latest attempt to raise revenue::undefined

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds like the intention's to force existing users/companies to continue using the platform, or he'll sell their brand to someone else who could damage it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

If this was the intention, it might backfire.

If you're not active on Twitter but you don't want your account stolen, is it easier to become active or just use some service to post drivel every few days.