Once a thriving social media hub, Twitter has descended into chaos, becoming an unusable wasteland plagued by bots, rampant hacking, and a complete lack of customer support. For users, the experience is no longer about engaging in meaningful conversations or staying informed—it has devolved into a constant battle against automated spam, relentless impersonation scams, and security breaches that go completely unchecked.
Hacked? Too Bad—Twitter Will Ban YOU Instead
One of the biggest concerns right now is account security—or rather, the complete lack of it. Users are finding themselves locked out of their own profiles after being hacked, and instead of Twitter assisting in the recovery process, they are the ones getting banned for “impersonation.”
A recent case highlights just how absurdly broken the system is: a 19-year-old woman had her account hacked by a 40+ year-old cybercriminal, and when she attempted to report the issue, Twitter instead banned her account for impersonation. Meanwhile, the hacker continued using her profile unchallenged. There is no existing method to report a hacked account effectively, and the automated responses from Twitter support lead nowhere. Users have no recourse, making it clear that the platform has abandoned any semblance of account security.
Bot Invasion: An Unstoppable Plague
For those who have somehow managed to hold onto their accounts, the daily battle against bots is relentless. Whether it’s crypto scams, fake investment gurus, phishing links, or just meaningless engagement-farming nonsense, Twitter has become a paradise for automated spam. It is impossible to have a normal conversation without being bombarded by fake replies, bot-driven propaganda, or mass follow requests from fraudulent accounts.
Despite users constantly reporting these bot swarms, nothing changes. Either Twitter lacks the capability to control the infestation, or it simply doesn’t care—likely the latter.
Elon Musk’s Sinking Ship
Ever since Elon Musk’s acquisition, Twitter (now called X, despite nobody actually calling it that) has been on a downward spiral. Musk’s aggressive monetization strategies, pay-for-verification model, and refusal to properly address security concerns have turned the platform into a chaotic mess. Instead of fixing fundamental issues like bot control and account security, he seems more interested in pushing paid subscriptions and bizarre new features nobody asked for.
It is highly likely that Musk has lost all interest in Twitter, viewing it only as a revenue stream rather than a social platform that requires actual management. His initial vision of a “free speech haven” has resulted in nothing more than a playground for scams and exploitation, leaving regular users to suffer the consequences.
Not Worth the Time or Money
At this point, spending money on Twitter is a waste. The verification system is meaningless when it can be bought, security is non-existent, and legitimate users are the ones getting punished instead of the actual criminals. There is no longer any reason to invest in a platform that refuses to invest in its own users.
For those still on Twitter, the only viable solution is to lock down personal information, enable two-factor authentication (if it even helps), and prepare for the inevitable day when their account gets hijacked. Given the current trajectory, Twitter may soon become entirely unusable—not just due to mismanagement, but because users will finally have had enough of the negligence and leave it behind for good.
