Elon Musk’s Twitter (X) Introduces Mandatory $1 Fee for New Users in New Zealand and the Philippines

The 'Not A Bot' Payment Program Locks Basic Twitter Functions Behind a Paywall, Sparking Concerns Among Users

The platform has faced a series of crises, such as the rate limit issues, and the removal of useful features like Twitter Circles has led to the erosion of trust and faith in what was once a beloved social media platform.

Already, several useful features have been tucked behind the X Premium paywall, leaving users to ponder whether these bot-fighting fees will eventually extend to other regions and existing user accounts. Musk had previously floated the idea of a monthly $1 fee for all users, raising concerns about the potential evolution of the current ‘Not A Bot’ program.