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X Starts Subscription Tiers That Cost Up to $16 a Month

Elon Musk’s X began offering new subscription tiers for users on Friday in an attempt to shore up revenue at the social media company.

By:BLOOMBERG
| Updated on: Oct 29 2023, 06:56 IST
Elon Musk says blocking feature on X ‘makes no sense’ to him
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1/7 Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), has tweeted that he wants to eliminate the platform's 'block' feature. Musk made this decision in response to a query from a user, where he sought user opinions on the preference between muting and blocking. (Bloomberg)
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2/7 In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk clarified that the blocking feature will be discontinued, except for direct messages, while muting will remain an available option. (Bloomberg)
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3/7 On Friday, Musk shared a message, stating, "The 'block' feature is being completely removed, except for its use in direct messages. It simply doesn't make sense," commented the billionaire. (REUTERS)
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4/7 Muting vs. blocking: According to a report by Bloomberg, muting an account will still allow users to avoid seeing posts from that account. However, muted accounts will retain the ability to respond to the user's posts, share them with their own followers, add commentary, and send direct messages. (AFP)
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5/7 User concerns: Blocking, which has long served as a fundamental security measure on X, has raised concerns among users about potential increases in online harassment following its removal. (Pexels)
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6/7 One user reacted to Musk's tweet and replied, "Don’t go there. No one is entitled to other people’s posts. People should be able to block whoever they want". (Pexels)
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7/7 A series of transformations: Some of the significant alterations implemented under Musk's leadership include substantial workforce reductions, replacing the traditional verification program with the $8 per month Twitter Blue subscription, rebranding the company from Twitter to X, and introducing new features such as live streaming. (AP)
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Subscribers have the option of paying $3 a month for the basic tier, which provides features such as the ability to edit posts and upload longer videos. (REUTERS)

 Elon Musk's X began offering new subscription tiers for users on Friday in an attempt to shore up revenue at the social media company. 

Subscribers have the option of paying $3 a month for the basic tier, which provides features such as the ability to edit posts and upload longer videos, according to the company formerly known as Twitter Inc.

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Web users can opt to pay $8 a month for the premium tier or $16 a month for premium , to get additional benefits including the blue checkmark, ad revenue sharing, and fewer or no ads in their timelines. Users subscribing through Apple Inc.'s iOS and the Android platform will pay more. 

Since Musk bought the company a year ago, X has shifted away from advertising and toward paid subscriptions. A new analysis from independent researcher Travis Brown estimated that 950,000 to 1.2 million people now pay for X's $8 monthly premium service. 

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First Published Date: 29 Oct, 06:56 IST
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