Twitter is proof that Elon Musk does not know how to run a company.

Danny Minick
2 min readJan 26, 2023

Elon Musk has recently been thrust into the spotlight for his divisive and often controversial presence on Twitter. The billionaire entrepreneur has become a significant influencer on the platform, using it to share his thoughts, ideas, and criticisms of current events. Unfortunately, while this has brought him immense attention and approval, it has also led to the downfall of Twitter itself.

The platform has been inundated with a flood of Musk-related content, much of it from people attempting to imitate him or capitalize off his fame. This influx of content has become so overwhelming that it has caused regular users to feel alienated and ignored. As a result, Twitter has seen a decrease in user engagement and activity, making it a less attractive platform for the average person.

What’s more, the platform’s algorithms have been unable to keep up with the overwhelming amount of Musk-related content. This has resulted in a lack of censorship and moderation, leading to increased hate speech and trolling, further discouraging users from engaging with Twitter.

Finally, the influx of Musk-related content has created an environment hostile to dissenting opinions or criticism. This has caused people to self-censor or avoid the platform, decreasing user engagement and activity.

Elon Musk’s presence on Twitter has significantly impacted the platform, leading to its demise. While his influence has been immense, it has come at a cost to the platform and its users. Unless something is done to address the current imbalance, Twitter may never recover.

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Danny Minick
Danny Minick

Written by Danny Minick

Content creator on YouTube. Progressive. E-commerce business owner.

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