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Elon Musk and company take @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it. (mashable.com)
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[–] [email protected] 348 points 1 year ago (24 children)

According to Hwang, the company now formerly known as Twitter did offer "an alternative handle with the history of the @x account" so that his original account, complete with its posts and followers, could live on and continue to be used.

What short, catchy username did Musk's company change Hwang's handle to? @x12345678998765.

You can't make this shit up. God damn!

[–] [email protected] 36 points 1 year ago (3 children)

However, Hwang tells me, he was also offered a new handle of his choice – as long as it's available. He just hasn't picked one yet.

[–] [email protected] 116 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He should ask for @twitter.

[–] [email protected] 53 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"as long as it's available" is as good as nothing imho.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

We'll a lot of people have left

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Since his handle is being taken against his will, he should get to take someone else's handle against their will. Then let it be a chain reaction.

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