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Elon Musk's X follower count bloated by millions of new, inactive accounts(mashable.com)

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We took a close look at Elon Musk’s more than 150 million followers on X aka Twitter. What we found is…concerning.

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Strangle@lemmy.world
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I’d just like to be able to block bot posts

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stopthatgirl7@kbin.socialOP
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I mean, I’m not a bot, tho. 🤨

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Strangle@lemmy.world
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Sorry, I didn’t mean to imply that you were

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Temetra@kbin.social
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You can disable seeing bots on Lemmy, in your settings. Not sure if this carries over to apps though.

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Strangle@lemmy.world
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I’ve heard this, I should log into the website and look. I use an app though

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Ab_intra@lemmy.world
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You can in your settings.

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WHARRGARBL@kbin.social
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Is stopthatgirl7 a bot?

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stopthatgirl7@kbin.socialOP
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I am most decidedly not. Just terminally online while I’m on a long vacation.

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TJA!@sh.itjust.works
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This girl has to be stopped!

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WHARRGARBL@kbin.social
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Thank you. I was hoping you’re real - I enjoy all your posts!

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