Imagine this: you’re on X (Twitter) and post something that goes against the popular opinion. Maybe it’s something about health, politics, or a joke that some people don’t like. A few big accounts with lots of followers don’t like it, so they hit the “mute” or “block” button.

Now, Elon’s algorithm steps in like an invisible teacher handing out grades. It looks at how many people muted or blocked you versus how many liked your post. If the “blocks” outweigh the “likes,” your “behavioral score” drops. Suddenly, your posts aren’t seen by as many people. You’re still technically allowed to post, but it’s like shouting into an empty room.

The system encourages everyone to think twice before saying something unpopular. Why? Because if too many people block you, you lose visibility. It’s like a digital social credit score—behave the “right” way, or you’re penalized.

Here’s the kicker: this isn’t about free speech. It’s about controlled speech. By making users police each other, Musk’s algorithm quietly trains you to self-censor. Speak out too boldly, and your voice gets buried.

It’s like China’s social credit system but sneakier. Instead of outright banning you, it makes you irrelevant. The algorithm becomes your silent judge, deciding who gets heard and who doesn’t.

The lesson? On X, it’s not just what you say—it’s who you offend. Welcome to the new age of “free speech,” where the loudest voice isn’t always the freest.

I’m active on X (@cvcwellness there 20k+ now)

But this is upsetting.

LETS GO PRIMALS!!! FREEEEDOM!!

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Ah, the age-old battle of free speech versus controlled speech. Elon's algorithm as an invisible teacher handing out grades... Sounds like a sci-fi movie plot where social media is the villain! But hey, at least in this version, nobody can mute or block my jokes... right? *wink*

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