r/technology Feb 17 '25

Social Media X is blocking links to Signal

https://www.theverge.com/news/613997/x-blocks-signal-me-links-errors
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u/ChiefSmexy Feb 17 '25

This is crazy considering that 2-3 years ago Elon endorsed signal.

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u/simask234 Feb 17 '25

That tweet is still there lmao. (screenshot)
Also note the date when it was made.

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u/IfYouGotALonelyHeart Feb 17 '25

I wish someone would take care of this problem already.

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u/teejay_the_exhausted Feb 17 '25

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u/simask234 Feb 18 '25

That is certainly a highly effective solution...

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u/simask234 Feb 17 '25

Deprive Elmo of internet access?

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u/IfYouGotALonelyHeart Feb 17 '25

Sure that’s one way of putting it.

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u/simask234 Feb 17 '25

Possibly also deprive access to any structures, institutions and organizations of a political nature...

Maybe even arrest and prosecute (though unlikely to happen any time soon).