Twitter is looking to purge its users, but this is not that kind of "Purge," as it would center on removing inactive accounts that are not logged in via any platform that the social media is available. Elon Musk introduced this new policy where an inactive account would be removed if it is not logged in every 30 days, one that would be considered as an abandoned one already.
Its new policy would compel those who want to retain their usernames or accounts to themselves, but are no longer active in tweeting or have boycotted the platform as they disapprove of its current management.
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Twitter's Purge: Elon Musk to Remove Inactive Users Under New Policy
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has tweeted a new ultimatum that centers on a "purge," focusing on accounts that would be considered inactive if the user fails to log in every 30 days. It now requires users to log in every month for them to keep their usernames, handles, accounts, and other precious information on Twitter to continue its use and their previous track.
It centers on an updated inactive account policy on Twitter, one that was recently updated by the company that changes the provisions that they need to do this almost every month.
Musk's new policy is a direct attack on those who opted to boycott the platform but not necessarily deactivate their accounts or delete it in the process.
We’re purging accounts that have had no activity at all for several years, so you will probably see follower count drop
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 8, 2023
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At first, this new policy was applied only to NPR, one whose main Twitter account already ceased tweeting and apparently, has been logged out of its users' devices.
The new rule replaces the old one, as the company's initial ruling for this would have previously considered an account inactive if it is not logged in for six months.
Twitter and its Operations Now
The past months have seen how Elon Musk handles owning a social media platform, one where he owns and he is the chief executive, and the public is not that approving of it because of the many changes he enacted. With Twitter's many changes since Musk stepped in, many people have fled the platform, looking for alternatives like Mastodon and more.
Since the crackdown on Legacy blue checkmarks under the new verification policy of social media, many people have either opted to lose their beloved checks or left the platform instead of paying for them. However, more scrutinies were seen as selected celebrities and some dead ones have retained their blue checkmarks despite not paying for the service.
Not only this, there were previously banned or silenced users on the platform that were given amnesty or a second chance by Mr. Tweet to regain their accounts back.
Users are given a chance to retain their accounts on the platform if they are already inactive, and this is by logging in every 30 days, should they wish to remain on Twitter and keep a hold of their usernames, under Musk's new policy.
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