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Comment by BLKNSLVR

1 day ago

Not in any useful way that makes Twitter better or different than other sources of news.

I can't think of another platform that carries a more diverse range of news and perspectives.

But that's beside the point. I was pointing out that X does allow non-logged in users view posts.

  • We're probably cross purposes, but, yes, you can view posts in isolation if directly linked to that individual post.

    But try to go anywhere 'related' or follow a trail of replies and you're blocked by either a login prompt or a post limit or some other guest-unfriendly pattern. And that means, for me personally, that the original 'thing' is not worth the time because I can't follow the train of thought that it creates - which is probably why it's designed that way: annoy people into signing up.

    I can not and will not reward that (mostly, I'm probably hypocritical in a couple of facets of my life choices).

  • Text posts, yes. Videos can't be watched with volume on web as any interaction with the video player redirects you to the App Store

    • > Text posts, yes. Videos can't be watched with volume on web as any interaction with the video player redirects you to the App Store

      While inconvenient, I would be surprised if isn't a relatively small use case. Most people who use X on their phones are using the app.