Current:Home > MarketsThese are some of the Twitter features users want now that Elon Musk owns it -TradeWisdom
These are some of the Twitter features users want now that Elon Musk owns it
View
Date:2025-04-16 00:41:46
After months of uncertainty, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now officially owns Twitter.
In a tweet, Musk said Thursday he bought the site because "it is important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square, where a wide range of beliefs can be debated in a healthy manner, without resorting to violence."
Reaction to the purchase, which is valued at $44 billion, was immediate, and now people want to see some new features.
The presence of bots is a big concern
Previously, Musk said one of the reasons he no longer wanted to buy Twitter was because there's so many bots, and users are asking him to fix it.
"Elon, next step is the bots. Please. We are begging you," one user tweeted.
"All user accounts need a verified human behind it, can be anonymous to the public, but required and verified by twitter behind the curtain," someone else said. "Rid this world of Bots and trolls!"
"I am looking forward to tweeting and not having 50 bot replies within the first 10 seconds," another user said.
Some would like to see tweets be monetized
Many social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok allow users to make money from their posts. Twitter has not joined the camp yet.
"Also, Twitter should find a way to compensate/monetisation partner with its top creators. Like every other social media app," one user said.
"Elon my tweets are fuego let me monetize them," one person said.
Others, though, think that move would contradict Musk's vision of bringing people together.
"I disagree with paying creators on this platform," another user said. "If this is truly going to be a free speech town square then we should not give people different height soap boxes. Draw people to the town square for the same reasons they went to the real ones."
A few more things
The public has other suggestions, as well.
"Also, if you pay for Twitter Blue, ads should be removed," someone said.
"Just one thing, give us the option to save video directly like we save pictures," another said.
"Give 18+ accounts the ability to be hidden from accounts belonging to users 17 and under please," one user tweeted. "This is a feature that exists for advertisers that sell or market products not for specific ages (i.e. alcohol to under 21). This would combat a lot of toxicity and help..."
One person has a very simple request: "Please provide Dislike Button."
And as always, there's high demand for an edit button.
veryGood! (9764)
Related
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- Former Detroit-area mayor pleads guilty to corruption
- Bachelorette's Charity Lawson Joining Dancing With the Stars Season 32
- Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro 'Halo' released in honor of NBA legend's 45th birthday
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- Drew Barrymore Exits Stage During Scary Moment at NYC Event After Man Tells Her I Need to See You
- Minneapolis mayor vetoes measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers
- Harvard's Drew Gilpin Faust says history should make us uncomfortable
- Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches
- Chicago White Sox fire executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn
Ranking
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- ‘Get out of my house!’ Video shows 98-year-old mother of Kansas newspaper publisher upset amid raid
- Teen Mackenzie Shirilla Reads Tearful Statement Denying She Intentionally Murdered Boyfriend
- 1 in 5 women report mistreatment from medical staff during pregnancy
- Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
- Greek authorities find 18 bodies as they continue to combat raging wildfires
- Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe gets candid about her grief journey: 'I have been neglecting myself'
- Bachelor Nation's Ashley Iaconetti Admits Feeling Gender Disappointment Before Welcoming Son Dawson
Recommendation
Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
Serena Williams Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Alexis Ohanian
See the nearly 100-year-old miracle house that survived the Lahaina wildfire and now sits on a block of ash
I'm a new dad. Here's why I'm taking more parental leave than my wife.
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
SEC conference preview: Georgia has company with Alabama, LSU Tennessee in chase
Bachelor Nation's Ashley Iaconetti Admits Feeling Gender Disappointment Before Welcoming Son Dawson
Woman admits bribing state employee to issue driver’s licenses without a road test