
X, formerly known as Twitter, has initiated a significant crackdown on spambot accounts, particularly targeting those spreading cryptocurrency scams, explicit content, and other forms of disgusting spam. The move comes in response to widespread complaints from users about the increasing number of spam bots, which have been particularly aggressive towards accounts with MAGA-friendly content, including immediate influxes of porn-bot posts following user posts. Elon Musk, the head of X Corp, announced a system-wide purge of bots and trolls, urging users to report any wrongful suspensions of legitimate accounts. He also stated that X Corp would trace the individuals behind the bot networks and take legal action against them. The platform aims to enhance user experience through this significant, proactive initiative by removing accounts that violate its rules against platform manipulation and spam, although it acknowledges the challenge of accurately identifying violative accounts. This initiative has been met with approval from many users, expressing relief and support for the proactive measures, with suggestions for a monthly purge and noting similar issues on platforms like Telegram.

I am so glad that X has finally decided the bots are a problem after continuously denying that they are a problem. I am sure that I will no longer get porn and crypto bots in my replies…
System purge of bots underway: reply below if legitimate accounts are suspended https://t.co/8mEKtLxk9b
Bots begone. https://t.co/dF5sZS3eRe