X Blocks Signal Links: Is This Censorship or Anti-Competitive Behavior?
X, formerly Twitter, is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the encrypted messaging app Signal, preventing users from sharing contact links via direct messages, posts, and profiles. This action coincides with DOGE’s efforts to reduce federal spending, leading to widespread federal employee firings and increased use of Signal for secure communication. X’s actions are generating concern, particularly given Musk’s history of silencing dissent on the platform. The blocks appear to be automated, triggering error messages for users attempting to share Signal.me links. TechCrunch’s attempts to replicate the issue were successful.
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