One of the most popular Twitter accounts dedicated to tracking SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was permanently suspended on Tuesday. Elon Jet, which had more than 280,000 followers, tracked the flights of the billionaire entrepreneur and had gained a large following over the years.
The account’s suspension appears to be connected to Twitter’s new policy against “artificial amplification,” which is designed to combat “inauthentic engagement” on the platform. Under its new rules, Twitter will suspend accounts that use automated tools to increase their follower counts and engagement levels. It appears that Elon Jet fell into this category as its tweets often included pictures of aircraft and flights tagged with Musk’s name.
Elon Jet was one of the few Twitter accounts dedicated to tracking the flights of private citizens. The account was often cited by news outlets as they reported on Musk’s movements. It was also one of the few ways to keep track of the billionaire’s travels, which often take him to countries around the world.
Although the suspension of Elon Jet was probably inevitable, the news was met with disappointment by many who had followed the account for years. Fans of the account lamented the loss of a valuable source of information about the life and times of Elon Musk. They feared that the suspension of Elon Jet might signal the end of other accounts dedicated to tracking private citizens’ travels.
Despite the suspension of the account, there are still ways to keep track of Elon Musk’s whereabouts. SpaceX and The Boring Company both have active Twitter accounts that often provide updates on Musk’s movements. If Musk’s recent tweets are anything to go by, he’ll no doubt be taking more trips throughout the world as he continues to pursue his passion for technology and space exploration.
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