Twitter has announced that starting from next month, users who do not subscribe to the new Twitter Blue service will have their direct message (DM) limit restricted to 20 messages per day. This move is part of Twitter’s efforts to monetize its platform and encourage users to sign up for the paid subscription service.
According to ITmedia NEWS, Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service that offers various features and benefits to its subscribers, including an increased DM limit. Users who exceed the 20-message limit will be prompted to upgrade to Twitter Blue in order to continue sending DMs.
Game*Spark reports that Twitter’s decision to limit DMs for non-Twitter Blue subscribers is aimed at incentivizing users to pay for the premium service. By imposing this restriction, Twitter hopes to drive more users towards subscribing to Twitter Blue and generate additional revenue.
BIGLOBEニュース highlights that the restriction on DMs will specifically apply to unverified accounts. This means that users with unverified accounts will be most affected by the new limit, while verified accounts will likely have higher DM limits or be exempt from the restriction altogether.
In addition, Twitter will display a message notifying users when they have reached the daily DM limit, as mentioned in the update provided by ニッチなPCゲーマーの環境構築Z. This notification will serve as a reminder for users to consider upgrading to Twitter Blue if they frequently exceed the 20-message limit.
Twitter’s decision to limit DMs for non-subscribers has sparked mixed reactions among users. Some argue that it is a reasonable move for Twitter to monetize its platform and offer exclusive features to paying subscribers. However, others express concerns about the potential impact on communication and the accessibility of the platform for non-paying users.
As Twitter continues to explore new ways to generate revenue, the introduction of Twitter Blue and the restriction on DMs for non-subscribers is seen as a significant step towards achieving this goal. It remains to be seen how users will respond to these changes and whether Twitter Blue will gain widespread adoption.
To what extent do you think the implementation of this new policy by Twitter is an effective strategy to drive revenue and encourage users to subscribe to their paid subscription service, Twitter Blue
Starting next month, Twitter will be implementing a new policy whereby users who do not subscribe to Twitter Blue will face a limit of 20 direct messages (DMs) per day. This decision is in line with Twitter’s ongoing strategy to generate revenue from its platform and incentivize users to enroll in the paid subscription service.
I’m not sure if limiting DMs and requiring a paid subscription for Twitter Blue is the right move. It may discourage casual users and hinder open communication.
“Twitter Blue seems to be limiting users’ freedom to connect and engage. Paying for a subscription simply to have a higher limit on direct messages feels like a restriction rather than an enhancement. Not a fan of this move.”