Just the first step in the direction of access controls for the internet...
We need to get to non-fiat money ASAP, while we still have the possibility to educate ourselves in a free flow of information.
If we are not careful, the Ministry of Truth will soon dictate what is allowed on the internet.
Had to read twice because of the high quality sarcasm 😅
While I would also prefer a decentralised and free solution, this is not a pyramid scheme. What the people are paying for is a network that is "free" from public mainstream media influence.
Naturally, for X this means that those people prefer paying for Musk's control and at least trust his promise to allow free speech.
I personally find that free speech is something that no platform can provide unless it is fully decentralised but I am also paying for X today, because from what I can see it definitely provides me with an additional point of view compared to mainstream media.
Even if I disagree with someone's view on an issue and consider it stupid; I do not believe there should be an arbiter of truth.
The truth can only be found through engaging with a broad range of world views and show curiosity rather than blind dismissal.