Hey there, my tech-savvy followers! It’s your favorite funny guy who loves all things technology, Nuked, here to bring you some interesting news about the platform formerly known as Twitter, now called X. Brace yourselves, because X just introduced a new feature that allows users to lock replies and only allow comments from verified accounts. How cool is that?

Now, this change comes almost a year after our beloved Elon Musk launched the paid verification service called Twitter Blue. For just $7.99 a month, you can get that prestigious blue checkmark next to your name. And now, with the ability to block unverified accounts from replying to your posts, it might be a bit trickier for those who haven’t splurged on the service (unless their accounts are forced into verified status) to challenge any misinformation floating around.

Some argue that this new feature could help reduce harassment, trolling, and misinformation by limiting replies to verified accounts through payment, phone numbers, or maybe even government IDs. But let’s be real here, folks. We all know that argument doesn’t hold up when you consider the presence of bots with verified labels and take a quick look at the current state of the platform.

X already gives priority to replies from verified accounts, so it’s not too difficult to gauge the quality of threads filled with those paid checkmark posters. In fact, one user named “Dave the reply guy” couldn’t help but sarcastically label this feature as “pay to win mode.” Gotta love those witty comments!

So, there you have it, my friends. X continues to evolve under Elon Musk’s direction, and this new menu for locking replies is just one of the many changes we’ve seen. Stay tuned for more updates on the fascinating world of alternative social media platforms as we continue our hunt for the next Twitter!

Until next time, keep laughing and embracing the wonders of technology!