Is X Truly Dead, or just Undead? For Real Life or just for the Braindead? Why X is a zombie in a TikTok cemetery. The current state of X. The platform has undergone a significant shift for the worse. 1. The "New TikTok" Ambition Under its current leadership, X has explicitly tried to become a video-first platform. The goal is to compete with TikTok and YouTube for creator attention and ad revenue. This has led to: Algorithmic Prioritization: The "For You" feed heavily promotes short-form video content because it has high engagement metrics (watch time, shares). Monetization Programs: Incentives for creators to post video content directly to X. Interface Changes: Videos are often given prime real estate, auto-playing as users scroll. While there's more video, it hasn't created a unique or superior video ecosystem. It often just feels like a repost hub for content that originated on TikTok or YouTube. 2. The "Brainde...
Adventures of the Longhorn Saga




