Looks like Elon Musk is in a huge pickle, torn between balancing accessibility to his social media platform and implementing effective bot-fighting strategies.

Though not new to users’ ears, Musk’s latest announcement –  a monthly subscription for all X users, including members of the Premium tier “X  Blue” – was certain to shake up the status quo in X-verse.

The aim? Combating bot invasion and rebuilding trust with advertisers. While the exact subscription cost remains a mystery, Musk believes even a small fee can deter bots.

This move has already sparked widespread backlash and raised concerns among X users that a subscription fee might impede free speech, especially in countries under sanctions. 

Not forgetting that placing X behind a paywall will undoubtedly harm usage rates.

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