20/08/2023
Twitter, referred to as X here, has sparked concerns as images posted between 2011 and 2014, as well as links using the platform's shortening service, have vanished. The cause remains uncertain, raising questions about whether this is an intentional move or a glitch. Users, particularly those with a long-standing presence, are troubled by the potential loss of content. Early images uploaded directly to twitter might be at risk, in addition to those hosted on services like TwitPic, which shut down in 2014. Some speculate this could be tied to Twitter's transition to X.com, a domain owned by Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion. However, the true motive remains speculative. The platform's alterations under Musk's ownership, including staff layoffs and controversial moderation changes, have garnered attention. Amidst the changes, accidental or not, the stability of Twitter as a news source is questioned, while the absence of a robust alternative adds to the concern.
