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X is reportedly selling inactive usernames for $50,000 — The move is the platform’s latest attempt to raise revenue (www.pcmag.com)

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X is reportedly selling inactive usernames for $50,000 — The move is the platform’s latest attempt to raise revenue::undefined

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[-] DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago

If this was the intention, it might backfire.

If you're not active on Twitter but you don't want your account stolen, is it easier to become active or just use some service to post drivel every few days.

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