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X (the App Previously Known as Twitter) Has Devolved Into the Dark Web
Since Elon Musk rebranded, repurposed, and renamed the Bluebird, it has fallen into a deep, dark place.
For full disclosure, I was never a huge fan of Twitter.
The character limit of tweets was initially unique, yet it limited not only messaging but also the depth of meaningful communication. I found Twitter to be simply an echo chamber for like-minded folks.
On the positive side, I found the ease of setting up multiple profiles to segment my online personas and the ability to quickly switch to be an asset.
October 27, 2022 Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion
Yes, he spent $44 billion with a ‘B’ in a move that shook investors and the public alike.
What ensued next was a total rebranding of the app, which was now referred to as X, or the App Previously Known as Twitter (APKT).
At first, things seemed relatively normal; however, this quickly gave way to an online abyss of sorts. What started out as somewhat of a new social media platform quickly became a hotbed of innovation and creativity.
The messaging system was revised to be more robust and powerful. It had the capability to accurately capture the tone…
