An American entrepreneur and owner of a major social platform has announced a temporary cap on the number of messages a user can read each day. The move is framed as a step to curb data harvesting and to reduce attempts to game the system. The executive said this is a short term emergency measure rather than a permanent change and emphasized vigilance against misuse of the platform’s features.
Under the new policy, verified accounts that subscribe to a premium tier will be allowed to view a daily limit of 6,000 posts. Unverified users face a ceiling of 600 posts per day, and new unverified accounts will be restricted to 300 posts daily. The goal appears to be limiting excess data exposure while preserving access to the most engaged users.
Earlier reports indicated the site began prompting visitors to sign in to view content and profiles. Nevertheless, tweets can still surface in search results and be embedded on external sites. The platform owner reiterated that the restriction is temporary and not intended to be permanent, describing it as a temporary security or stability measure. A related move earlier in the year involved temporarily disabling likes, replies, and retweets when a post contains a link to a third party news platform.
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Observers note that such measures can influence how information circulates online, affecting both visibility and engagement. Critics warn that reading caps could push users toward alternative apps or content formats, while supporters say it helps protect data integrity and reduce manipulation attempts. The overall effect may hinge on how quickly the platform can balance free expression with responsible data practices and system resilience.