The Twitter Blue Dilemma

Twitter adds more incentives for paid subscribers.

Madalyn Sklar
April 16, 2023

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Hi Friend,

Twitter is adding another factor to consider when deciding whether or not Twitter Blue is worth paying for. As of April 15, 2023, only Twitter Blue subscribers’ posts will appear on the "For You" tab. Twitter is obviously trying to entice more paid subscribers. But no need to feel pressured. In my latest article, I share the details about this change so you can resolve the Twitter Blue dilemma for yourself. You'll also discover some tips for standing out on Twitter no matter what you decide.

Now here’s this week’s roundup.

Highlights From Madalyn's Twitter Feed

Madalyn points to a sign she is holding which reads #TwitterSmarter

Twitter Blue increases tweet character count and adds text formatting - but breaks something else while they're at it.

Twitter reduces the follower-count requirement for creator monetization.

Elon Musk's impromptu Twitter Spaces interview with a BBC reporter caused quite a stir.

Do you wish there was a better alternative to the "For You" feed? Check this out.

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Did 3.3 million people tune in to listen to Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces?

This week Suze and Madalyn talk about Elon’s latest impromptu Twitter Space. The Chief Twit spoke to BBC journalist James Clayton live on Spaces but how many people were listening? While the live stats showed millions had tuned in, the stat counter later plummeted from those heights. We also talk about Clubhouse switching Clubs to Houses, Discord introducing a soundboard for Nitro subscribers and Substack.

That's It!

That’s it for this week. Thank you for reading. 😊

Keep rockin’,

Madalyn