In a quirky move reminiscent of Facebook Groups, X is introducing a new member vetting feature to enhance its Communities. Members keen on joining these exclusive groups on X will now need to field a question, in addition to agreeing to the group's guidelines. The aim? To empower admins and moderators to filter out unwanted intruders, like pesky spammers and irksome bots.
This handy feature might endow Communities on X with an air of exclusivity, where entry is earned based on the responses to these queries. On the flip side, it could serve as a tool to keep groups compliant with X’s policies by excluding potential rule-breakers.
The questions feature isn't entirely new, as Facebook Groups boasts a similar but more comprehensive system, quizzing members on group rules to ensure compliance. Nevertheless, while anyone can create a Facebook Group, X's Communities are the domain of premium subscribers, fostering a more select environment.
Although some may view Communities on X as an underdeveloped facet of the platform, their role in the larger scheme of X's services remains enigmatic, as Elon Musk continues to reshape the social media landscape. While other features have fallen by the wayside under Musk's tenure, Communities endure, providing a serene haven amidst the hustle and bustle of X's fast-paced content flow.
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This handy feature might endow Communities on X with an air of exclusivity, where entry is earned based on the responses to these queries. On the flip side, it could serve as a tool to keep groups compliant with X’s policies by excluding potential rule-breakers.
The questions feature isn't entirely new, as Facebook Groups boasts a similar but more comprehensive system, quizzing members on group rules to ensure compliance. Nevertheless, while anyone can create a Facebook Group, X's Communities are the domain of premium subscribers, fostering a more select environment.
Although some may view Communities on X as an underdeveloped facet of the platform, their role in the larger scheme of X's services remains enigmatic, as Elon Musk continues to reshape the social media landscape. While other features have fallen by the wayside under Musk's tenure, Communities endure, providing a serene haven amidst the hustle and bustle of X's fast-paced content flow.
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