Social media platform X is now implementing stricter policies due to spam and fake accounts. X CEO Elon Musk had already warned that such accounts would have no place here. Now the company has announced that the accounts of any user who does not follow the rules for platform manipulation and spam will be deleted forever. So let’s know about this new rule.
Spam accounts will be deleted forever
When Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, he said that there would be no place for spam content on his platform. Even after changing the name to X, he continues to keep an eye on this issue. Recently, the company has taken a big decision and announced that they will permanently delete all those accounts which will not follow the rules against manipulation and spam of the platform.
How does platform manipulation occur?
Platform manipulation means misusing the rules and guidelines of a platform. Such as using bots, creating fake followers, sending spam messages etc. Such actions are against the rules of the platform. Now X says that any user who does this, their accounts will be permanently deleted.
Today, we're kicking off a significant, proactive initiative to eliminate accounts that violate our Rules against platform manipulation and spam. While we aim for accuracy in the accounts we remove, we're casting a wide net to ensure X remains secure and free of bots. As a…
— Safety (@Safety) April 4, 2024
What are spam accounts?
Spam accounts are those whose purpose is to harass others, spread misinformation, and commit fraud. These accounts keep sending the same messages or sharing content again and again. There could be ulterior motives behind these like increasing website traffic, committing fraud or earning money. X will now put such accounts on the radar and close them permanently.
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Danger of fake accounts and spam content
Fake and spam accounts harm the credibility of a platform. They propagate misinformation and harass genuine users. Additionally, they can also increase the popularity of the platform with false statistics by creating fake interactions through bot accounts of others. In such a situation, these accounts cannot be tolerated in any way.
How to avoid this?
You can escape your X account in several ways. Some precautions will have to be taken for this. Like do not send your share link to any unknown person. Do not share any wrong message or content. Do not post fake profile photo. Do not fill false information in your profile. Also do not share spam content or links. Paying attention to these small things will keep your account safe.
Conclusion
The implementation of this new rule by X is a welcome step. Genuine users have to face a lot of problems due to spam and fake accounts. Additionally, the reliability of the platform is also affected. In such a situation, users will also have to take precautions so that their account remains safe and the company can also be protected from such wrong methods.
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