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X/Twitter is stealing all short accounts

I'm Twitter user number 80 thousand something. I have a two-letter twitter username @tv. Have had it for ages. It's my initials, and a nickname I've been called for decades. I just got this in email:

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Hello,

The user handle associated with account @TV will be affiliated with X Corp. Accordingly, your user handle will be changed to a new user handle.

However, we appreciate your loyalty and want to minimize any inconvenience this may cause. At this time we will be changing this handle to @TheTV. We have listed additional handles that you can choose from below. Just respond to this message and we can assist you in making the change. All data associated with your prior user handle, including followers and following data, will be transferred to your new user handle.

@tvme @T_V_ @TV123 @TommiV

Please reply to this email if you have any questions.

Best regards, X

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Good thing they appreciate my loyalty! I appreciate how much of an asshole the person behind this decision is.

57 points yencabulator 3 years ago 19 comments

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