Elon Musk is set to suspend any accounts doing engagement farming and trace to source.
Takeaway Points
- Elon Musk is set to suspend any accounts doing engagement farming and traced to source.
- Grok will be used to detect violations and trace the original stolen source material.
- X has been taking more steps recently to tackle engagement farming spam.
The CEO of X, Elon Musk, announced on Thursday that any accounts doing engagement farming will be suspended and traced to the source. Grok will be used to detect violations and trace the original stolen source material.
X Daily News said that Elon has been observing the problem with engagement spam.
“Elon has also taken note of the problem with engagement spam in replies. We agree this has made reading reply sections on some posts a much worse experience ever since monetization started. Hoping to see some progress on this from the new policies being implemented,” X Daily News reported.
According to X Daily News, X has been taking more steps recently to tackle engagement farming spam, that this on the platform since the launch of monetisation last July. Hopefully, a clear policy/definition can be released so people know what is in violation of the rules here.
A user with the username R A W S A L E R T S @rawsalerts commented about the post, saying that he was thankful to God about the new development that he was tired of seeing clickbait pages and people who post fake news just for engagement farming.
“Finally, thank God! This is much needed. I’m so tired of seeing clickbait pages and those who put out fake news solely for engagement farming just for clicks, likes, and comments, and solely for profit, nothing else. It’s been cluttering up mine and many others’ feeds with irrelevant content. But the real question is what does ‘engagement farming’ mean in this context? Like for pages that produce horrendous headlines that didn’t happen or what?,” Rawsalerts said.
What is Engagement farming?
Engagement Farming is a cunning strategy employed by some individuals in the digital realm to artificially inflate their online presence and popularity. They do this by posting content specifically designed to provoke strong reactions, be it positive or negative, from their audience. This can include making provocative statements, sharing controversial opinions, or even posting content with a high potential for emotional triggers. The goal is to generate as much engagement as possible, in the form of likes, comments, shares, or retweets, to increase their visibility and reach on social media platforms. It’s like being a digital puppeteer, pulling the strings of online discourse to their advantage. So the next time you see a post that seems designed to make your blood boil, remember, it might just be a clever ploy by an engagement farmer, according to Grok AI.
Elon Musk’s announcement regarding the suspension of accounts engaging in engagement farming signals a pivotal moment in the fight against online manipulation. By taking a proactive stance against these deceptive practices, Musk not only reinforces the integrity of social media platforms but also underscores the importance of authenticity and genuine interaction.
