San Francisco, CA - Twitter has announced that it will be banning all users who have any other social media accounts. The company cites "an excess of fake news and misinformation" as the reason for the drastic measure.
According to a statement released by Twitter, "We've noticed that a lot of our users seem to be using multiple social media platforms, and we believe this is contributing to the spread of misinformation in general. By banning all users who have accounts on other social media sites, we can ensure that only the most dedicated Twitter users remain."
The move has been met with largely negative reactions from everyone but the Musk faithful. "I understand that fake news is a problem, but I don't think banning all users who have other social media accounts is the answer. They understand that other social platforms...exist...right?" said one Twitter user.
Despite the backlash, Twitter has remained firm in its decision. "We believe that this is the best course of action to ensure the integrity of our platform and bottom line," the company said in a statement. "We will continue to monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments to our policies as needed. Follow @elonmusk for updates please."
It remains to be seen how this new policy will affect Twitter's user base, but one thing is certain: the platform is definitely not for the social media faint of heart. So if you're not ready to commit to Twitter and Twitter alone, it might be time to reconsider your online presence.