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A reasonable mental model for X.com is as Elon Musk’s… May 2, 2025 2025-05-02T22:26:27-05:00 2025 Social Media

A reasonable mental model for X.com is as Elon Musk’s personal blog, with commenting enabled.

It is no more a “platform” than a casino is a park.

May 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM · Social Media Jamie Thingelstad

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