Twitter now requires users to sign in to view tweets. This change took effect on Friday, June 30, 2023. It is described as a “temporary emergency measure” by Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter. Musk believes this change is necessary to prevent “data pillage” from occurring on the platform.
Previously, users could read tweets without an account but were unable to interact with them. This means they couldn’t retweet, like, or reply to tweets. Additionally, they couldn’t see the source of the tweets or their timestamps.
Under the new change, users without an account won’t have access to any tweets. Instead, they will be directed to a page where they can either create an account or log in.
The duration of this change remains uncertain. While Musk calls it a “temporary emergency measure,” there is no specific timeframe for when it will be lifted.
Some users have expressed frustration due to the change, claiming it makes it harder to stay updated on news and events. However, others understand the necessity of protecting the platform from data pillage and are willing to create an account to continue using Twitter.
Only time will reveal the impact of this change on Twitter’s user base and overall popularity.
