Elon Musk's social media platform X is considering removing the display of likes and reposts on posts and is close to obtaining a money transmitter license in New York to add payment features. Musk believes this information could clutter content on X.
Key Points
Elon Musk considering removing likes and reposts display on X
X close to obtaining a money transmitter license in New York
Musk believes displaying this information could clutter content on X
Pros
Potential improvement in user experience by decluttering content
Enhanced focus on content quality rather than popularity metrics
Cons
Some users may miss the social validation provided by likes and repost counts