Link: Elon Musk appears to confirm that posts containing links in their main text are deprioritized on X, saying it is to stop "lazy linking" (David Gilmour/Mediaite)

Elon Musk confirmed that X deprioritizes posts containing links, sparking renewed criticism over accessibility to external content.

User Paul Graham criticized this approach as "Twitter's biggest flaw," leading Musk to suggest posting links in replies to circumvent the issue.

Musk's advice is consistent with X's preference for users to upload native content directly, rather than linking to external sites.

The platform's strategy is reportedly to boost user engagement on X and keep users from navigating away, but it has attracted scrutiny regarding Musk's control over content narratives.

This approach has resulted in backlash and legal challenges from media and freedom of press advocates, particularly in Europe, accusing X of promoting disinformation.

Further, outlets like The Guardian left X, labeling it toxic, while analysis showed X imposed delays on links to rival platforms and major news sites, potentially affecting their revenue. #

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Yoooo, this is a quick note on a link that made me go, WTF? Find all past links here.