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Musk’s X reeks of failing social network syndrome

The former Twitter is losing users, advertisers and relevance, and the US presidential election in November will be the platform’s last.

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Twitter has become a single-issue network, the home of the culture wars, says the writer.

Twitter has become a single-issue network, the home of the culture wars, says the writer.

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The late chef and author Anthony Bourdain used to talk of “Failing Restaurant Syndrome” – the sad stench of an eatery going under.

The clientele begins to change. Staff morale drops. Bills stop being paid.

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