I must admit, I’m a little annoyed with Elon Musk.
Social media, once the bastion of open conversation and digital connection, is morphing into something unrecognizable and expensive. It was inevitable, of course, that these platforms would look to monetize beyond advertising. They hooked us in for years, allowing us free access to their platforms, and let’s face it, nothing stays free forever — especially when the product is you.
But what grates at me is the audacity of it. Progressively, X’s subscription has gone up in the past months. We’re not just experiencing price increases; it’s a philosophical shift. A seismic one. And it’s forcing us all to ask: What is the true value of social media now? And more importantly, is it worth it?
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