时间:2025-04-26 13:17:45 来源:网络整理编辑:時尚
The days of Twitter being completely free for everyone may be over. The company might introduce a "s
The days of Twitter being completely free for everyone may be over.
The company might introduce a "slight" fee for commercial and government users, said Twitter's soon-to-be new owner, rich guy Elon Musk.
Tweet may have been deleted
Musk tweeted that in the context of a cryptic tweet about Freemasons.
"Ultimately, the downfall of the Freemasons was giving away their stonecutting services for nothing," he tweeted. "Some revenue is better than none," he added.
In April, Musk suggested making some changes to Twitter's experimental subscription service, Twitter Blue. "Everyone who signs up for Twitter Blue (ie pays $3/month) should get an authentication checkmark," he tweeted, but deleted the tweet shortly afterwards.
However, imposing a fee to use Twitter for any subset of users would be a new step for the platform which, like Facebook, long maintained the idea that the service should be free for everyone and money should be made through advertising.
SEE ALSO:'Twitter Circle' is here for all your trash-talking needsWhile we're not sure that Twitter should be basing its business model on anything related to the Freemasons, Musk's tweet is another sign that changes are definitely coming to Twitter. Musk said that his acquisition of Twitter, which he's largely financing himself, is not about making money. But at the same time, he told the banks that are helping him finance the deal that he'll slash executive and board salaries, as well as come up with new ways to monetize tweets, in order to make the service more profitable.
TopicsTwitterElon Musk
MashReads Podcast: What makes a good summer read?2025-04-26 13:17
Tesla might be working on a super2025-04-26 13:00
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 12025-04-26 12:50
Best Blink Outdoor deal: Get a certified refurbished two2025-04-26 12:27
Here's George Takei chilling in zero gravity for the 'Star Trek' anniversary2025-04-26 12:11
Best speakers deal: Get portable speakers for up to 28% off, including JBL and Sony2025-04-26 11:54
TikTok launches grant program and creator highlight for Latin Heritage Month2025-04-26 11:35
The WGA has reached a new deal that could end the writers' strike2025-04-26 11:33
Tributes flow after death of former Singapore president S.R. Nathan2025-04-26 11:17
Disney+ deal: Get a 32025-04-26 10:49
How Hyperloop One went off the rails2025-04-26 13:01
'Top Boy' and the pressure to provide2025-04-26 12:56
Did Trump sell Mar2025-04-26 12:47
Tesla might be working on a super2025-04-26 12:45
Fiji wins first2025-04-26 12:42
Apple iPhone 15 USB2025-04-26 12:31
'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for October 14, 20232025-04-26 11:27
What are Meta's AI Personas, and how do you chat with them?2025-04-26 11:21
This 'sh*tpost' bot makes terrible memes so you don't have to2025-04-26 11:20
Best Prime Day printer deals of 2023 start at $992025-04-26 10:48