In a surprising and confusing turn of events, the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has suspended its own original @Twitter account. The suspension occurred on Sunday, leaving users who searched for the handle confronted with a stark "Account Suspended" notification.
The Suspension and User Confusion
The profile page for the @Twitter account was replaced with a standard notice from X stating that the account was suspended because it violated the platform's rules. The platform did not specify which rules were broken or indicate how long the suspension would last. This action has generated significant bewilderment among the platform's user base, given the account's historical significance as the original identity of the service before its rebranding.
Background: From Twitter to X
This incident is the latest peculiar chapter in the platform's evolution under Elon Musk. Musk famously changed the name from Twitter to X in July 2023, a move that came roughly six months after his high-profile acquisition of the social media app for a staggering $44 billion. The @Twitter handle had remained active post-rebrand, often serving as a point of reference and nostalgia for long-time users.
Unanswered Questions and Platform Policy
The lack of a detailed explanation from X has fueled speculation and left key questions unanswered. The core issue puzzling observers is how an account representing the platform's former corporate identity could violate its own current rules. This event highlights the opaque nature of content moderation and enforcement decisions on the platform, even when they apply to its own legacy assets. The suspension underscores the complete transition from the Twitter brand to Musk's envisioned "everything app," X, even if it means erasing the digital footprint of its past name.
