X limits hot takes from freeloaders to 50 a day
X has implemented new restrictions limiting unverified users to 50 original posts and 200 replies per day. This change has sparked discontent among social media influencers who feel constrained by the new limits. The situation has led to discussions about alternative platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon for those seeking fewer restrictions.
- ▪Unverified accounts on X are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies each day.
- ▪The Amalgamated Union of Influencers is expressing dissatisfaction with these new restrictions.
- ▪Alternative social media platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon are being considered by users seeking more freedom.
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(function() { let windowUrl = window.location.href; windowUrl = windowUrl.substring(windowUrl.indexOf('?') + 1); let messageElement = document.querySelector('.shareableMessage'); if (windowUrl && windowUrl.includes('code') && windowUrl.includes('expires')) { messageElement.style.display = 'block'; } })(); Personal Tech X limits hot takes from freeloaders to 50 a day How will they manage? It's not like anyone can see their posts anyway Liam Proven Liam Proven Published tue 19 May 2026 // 15:01 UTC The Amalgamated Union of Influencers, Trendsetters, Microbloggers, and other professional brand ambassadors is up in arms, and threatening an industry-wide strike (please note: this is not in any strict or meaningful sense true).Elon Musk is tightening the ties that bind, in bad news for…
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