Just established an X account: what do you recommend following?

August 19, 2024, 05:09 PM

CoolRich59

I mostly go on X for politics. I follow:

- Elon Musk
- Charlie Kirk
- Tucker Carlson
- James Woods
- Juanita Broaddrick
- Michael Knowles

Couple of fyis:

1. Famous people will often attract parody accounts. Look for a blue verification check mark to be sure you're following the actual person you're interested in.

2. Some folks are prodigious posters/"retweeters" and can overwhelm your feed. For example, as much as I like the Hodge Twins, those guys crank out or retweet a huge amount of content. I had to "unfollow" them in order to keep my feed manageable.

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August 19, 2024, 05:16 PM

PASig

Zero Hedge
Jack Posobiec
Wall Street Silver
Libs of TikTok
Elon Musk

August 19, 2024, 05:25 PM

parabellum

Whoever you choose to subscribe to, be prepared to wade through a veritable ocean of bullshit.

I'm not talking about foolish political opinions or woke crap. I'm talking about people who are supposed to be on your side, who are posting the stupidest shit, all for clicks and "engagement".

You'll see.

Lots of posting of rumors, too, and even when these rumors are proven to be untrue, people will continue to post them, because the stuff generates clicks.

Members with the blue check by their name can get paid each month if they generate enough traffic (which equates to advertising revenue for Twitter).

Bullshit, an OCEAN of bullshit. As a matter of fact, that's mostly what Twitter is made up of. I'm not kidding.

But, wait, Para, I thought you were a big fan of the platform.

Yes, I am, because in this vast ocean of bullshit are islands containing useful information and good people to connect with, and in that respect, Twitter stands alone these days. Despite all the stupid, phony and self-serving crap on Twitter, it's one of the very few places where the truth can be expressed, and it's the only one on such a grand scale.

It's just the way it is.

You'll see.

August 19, 2024, 06:02 PM

tatortodd

Andy Ngo actually does real boots on the ground journalism

August 19, 2024, 06:08 PM

bald1

Again I'm a complete Twitter / X newbie. Where can I find a list of those I've opted to follow on X? On YouTube I can pull up a list to manage. It has eluded me thus far....

And Para, you're right... the place is a seeming madhouse.

Difference between follow and subscribe?

August 19, 2024, 06:24 PM

Lord Vaalic

Steve Inman

Criminals getting what they deserve

August 19, 2024, 06:46 PM

Patrick-SP2022

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Again I'm a complete Twitter / X newbie. Where can I find a list of those I've opted to follow on X? On YouTube I can pull up a list to manage. It has eluded me thus far....

And Para, you're right... the place is a seeming madhouse.

Difference between follow and subscribe?

Follow. Subscribe will cost you money.

August 19, 2024, 07:24 PM

CoolRich59

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
Again I'm a complete Twitter / X newbie. Where can I find a list of those I've opted to follow on X? On YouTube I can pull up a list to manage. It has eluded me thus far....

And Para, you're right... the place is a seeming madhouse.

Difference between follow and subscribe?

Once you have a group of folks, you can create a list and add them. https://help.x.com/en/using-x/x-lists

August 19, 2024, 08:20 PM

sjtill

Randy Barnett
Scott Adams
Michael Shellenberger
Matt Taibi
Catherine Herridge
Chaya Raichik (Libs of TikTok)
Elon Musk
Andy Ngo
Cynical Publius

and others

August 19, 2024, 08:57 PM

Rey HRH

I have an account just so I can go and see videos linked on X that are embedded in other places. I also post some generic wording that gives me a sweepstakes entry.

I subscribe to YouTube channels for content I find useful. And those channels make money off me being subscribed. I just don't like other people making money off my body.

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August 20, 2024, 04:53 AM

XinTX

Rock @TheCensoredRock puts out some funny tweets. Best ones are when he trolls the 2A folks who have it twisted too tight.
TaraBull @TaraBull808 is another good one.

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August 20, 2024, 09:06 AM

Lefty Sig

I follow various of the ones already mentioned. I rejoined when Trump came back. I had cancelled my account when he was banned.

The most surprising thing I've seen is the anti-semitic and anti-Israel lunacy. Often it's from a middle eastern sounding account (big surprise).

Just tons of people posting made-up crap that is then commented on and re-tweeted by idiots without even trying to verify it, or using basic critical thinking. The ultimate middle school rumor mill.

August 20, 2024, 09:17 AM

nhracecraft

^^^There is ALL of that, but...There's also lot's of legit 'Breaking News', which you of course need to wade thru/verify, but 9 times out of 10, all that news is Breaking News is on 'X' LONG before it shows up in the Legacy State Media! As an example, just look at the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump. First it was lies, obfuscation and misinformation by the Legacy Media, and much of that continues to this day. Sometimes it's not when, but if ever it will show up in the Legacy State Media!

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August 20, 2024, 09:26 AM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by CoolRich59:

Once you have a group of folks, you can create a list and add them. https://help.x.com/en/using-x/x-lists

Thanks! I still am not sure I have all of those I opted to follow in my list now. We'll see...

ClownWorld_
libsoftiktok
C__Herridge
catturd2
DC_Draino
GenFlynn
MrAndyNgo
RealJamesWoods
TheBabylonBee
TomFitton
TuckerCarlson
elonmusk
realDonaldTrump
zerohedge

Obviously the list and those I've chosen to follow is a work in progress.

Also found Para's post on page 2 here of this thread where he lists accounts folks have recommended to be followed:
https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...935/m/6800093505/p/2