Elon Musk has shocked the internet with his latest announcement: X users will have to pay a fee for the service. The billionaire entrepreneur revealed this news in a discussion with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, sparking outrage and confusion among his followers and fans.
According to Musk, the reason for the fee is to maintain the quality and security of X, which he claims is under constant threat from hackers, trolls, and bots. He said that the free platform model is unsustainable and that users should contribute to the costs of running and improving X.
Musk did not specify how much the fee would be, but he hinted that it would be based on a sliding scale depending on the user’s activity and influence. He said that he would announce more details soon, but that the fee would be implemented by the end of the year.
Many X users reacted with disbelief and anger to Musk’s announcement, accusing him of greed, betrayal, and censorship. Some said that they would boycott X and switch to other social media platforms, while others urged Musk to reconsider his decision and listen to his loyal customers.
However, some X users supported Musk’s move, saying that they would be willing to pay for a better and safer service. They praised Musk for his innovation and vision and said that he was doing the right thing for the future of X and the internet.
Musk has not responded to the backlash yet, but he has been known for his controversial and unpredictable actions in the past. Whether he will stick to his plan or change his mind remains to be seen, but one thing is certain X will never be the same again.
