Twitter's latest move to combat spam in Direct Messages (DMs) comes in the form of imposing daily limits on unverified accounts. The company hopes to curb the spread of unwanted messages while also providing an incentive for users to subscribe to its premium service, Twitter Blue.
Under this new plan, unverified accounts, i.e., those who have not opted for Twitter Blue, will face restrictions on the number of DMs they can send each day. However, the specific limits have not been disclosed yet by Twitter. To enjoy unlimited DMs, users will need to subscribe to Twitter Blue, which comes at a monthly cost of $8.
This decision has the potential to significantly impact Twitter's user base and competitive standing in the ever-evolving social media landscape. Some users might perceive these restrictions as limitations on basic functionalities, leading them to explore other platforms, consequently reducing Twitter's active user count.
The move is among several notable changes introduced to the platform since Elon Musk took ownership. One such change includes a rate limit on the number of daily posts users can view, implemented to combat data scraping and manipulation within the system. Additionally, Twitter has also rolled out content monetization settings, enabling creators to monetize their posts worldwide. Furthermore, starting next month, TweetDeck, a popular tool that allows monitoring multiple accounts simultaneously, will be restricted to verified users.
Elon Musk's influence is evident in these updates, with a clear objective to drive more Twitter Blue subscriptions and apply certain restrictions to users who opt for the free service.
Twitter has also shared details about how the new message setting will work. By enabling this feature, users will have more control over their inboxes, with messages from followed users going to the primary inbox and messages from verified users who are not followed directed to the message request inbox. Users who previously allowed message requests from everyone will be automatically transitioned to this new setting, but they will have the option to switch back at any time, as stated by the company.
These changes aim to strike a balance between reducing spam, enhancing user experience, and encouraging Twitter Blue subscriptions. As Twitter evolves under Elon Musk's ownership, users and industry observers will closely watch how these adjustments shape the platform's future and its place in the competitive social media arena.
