The fee, likely $1, is aimed at stopping “relentless” bots, Musk said.

Isn’t that the started intent? Like adding a small roadblock or captcha.

I’m not saying I agree but the simple logic should work. It’ll likely reduce the user base and still let bits in with cash to burn.

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In theory, maybe. In practice, the bots might just pay and post anyway. If they can recoup those costs in the scam, it costs them basically nothing.

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So bots pay to continue what they’re doing, but Musky now gets money for it?

Ray Charles could see what’s going on here.

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