Fans react hilariously as Elon Musk announces the new X algorithm will penalize “negativity”

Elon Musk recently announced on X that an 'algorithm tweak' will be made to address the extreme negativity being pushed on the platform.

The X owner aims to penalize what he classifies as excess negativity on the platform. Musk's announcement sparked mixed reactions, ranging from amusement to criticism, with people anticipating either a better user experience or stronger censorship.

Hilarious Reactions

Musk's announcement was met with much amusement, as many users took to the platform to share their thoughts. Let's have a look at some of the funniest reactions.

Unregretted user-seconds

Many users hilariously expressed their confusion over what Elon Musk meant by 'unregretted user-seconds' in his post. Some concluded that extreme geniuses speak a language beyond our understanding, while others joked that tech moghuls communicate in code.

Money can buy anything

This user uploaded a hilarious meme featuring Elon Musk trying to make people like him on X.

The bad guys

Sharing a meme using a popular scene from The Office, a user humorously pointed out that the real bad guys are those who arrest people for memes and jokes. What if they misunderstood titles such as 'Jokes That Kill?'

Defining negativity

A hilarious and thought-provoking question posed by this user - What qualifies as negativity? Is it what Elon Musk considers negative, or the negativity that people commonly recognize?

Changing lanes

Musk acquired X (formerly Twitter) in 2022 primarily to promote free speech and transparency in communication on the platform. Hence, a section of the users believe that an announcement to penalize negativity contradicts the platform's initial aim.

It's all about being positive

Forced positivity?

Following the rules

Oops! It looks like Elon Musk broke the first rule of algorithms!

Challenge accepted

This user just gave the algorithm a challenge by being both entertaining and critical at the same time.

Adapting to the new algorithm

Influencers have a new problem to solve!

Elon Musk's announcement has received mixed reviews, with some even questioning whether he's trolling the internet again as they wait with bated breath to see what the proposed penalty on negative content will entail.