Twitter has made an unexpected change by removing the need for users to log in before viewing tweets. Users can now view Twitter links directly in their web browsers without creating or signing in to an account.
Twitter Login Requirement
As reported by Engadget, it was among the first to notice this change, as tweet previews began to appear on popular messaging platforms such as Slack, WhatsApp, and even iMessage.
Tweet initially implemented the login requirement as a temporary solution to combat data scraping, which was degrading service for regular users. Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, previously stated that this measure was implemented to address the issue.
Twt has made no official statements about the recent change, nor have they revealed the specific steps taken to address data scraping concerns.
The removal of the login requirement by Twitter coincides with the upcoming release of Meta’s new text-based app, Threads. Threads initially allowed users to view posts on the web without logging in, but this feature was later removed.
When Threads officially launches, it remains to be seen whether it will take a similar approach and allow users to access posts without creating an account.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk implemented read limits on Twitter. Unverified users can now access up to 1,000 posts per day, while verified users can access up to 10,000 posts per day.
According to a recent blog post by the company, only a small percentage of users have been affected by these changes, and the impact on advertising has been minimal.
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