Getting Started with It
So, I heard about this thing, you know, Twitter changing its name. Everyone started calling it X. Some folks even threw around names like ‘yoxic twitter’, maybe joking, maybe not, who knows? Sounded weird, but curiosity got the better of me. I figured, let’s see what this fuss is all about. Had an old account, but hadn’t touched it in ages.
First thing I did was dig up my old login. Had to reset the password, the usual dance. Fired up the app on my phone. Yep, the little blue bird was gone. Just a stark ‘X’ logo staring back at me. Felt a bit strange, gotta admit. Like seeing an old friend with a completely new face.
Trying Things Out
Okay, logged in. The feed looked… busy. Lots of short posts flying by. People sharing thoughts, news snippets, funny pictures, videos. It’s still that place for quick updates, that hasn’t changed much. They call them posts now, not tweets, but feels the same.
I decided to try posting something myself. Just a simple “Hello again” kind of thing. Typed it out, hit send. Easy enough. Saw a few people reacting, liking it. That part still works, connecting with others in these little bursts.
Spent some time just scrolling. You see all sorts on there. News updates pop up fast. Sometimes it’s useful, get headlines quickly. Other times, it’s just noise, everyone shouting opinions. You really gotta filter through it.
What I Noticed
The whole ‘X’ branding is everywhere now. On the app, the website… they really went all in. Musk’s idea of an “everything app,” right? Still feels mostly like the old Twitter to me, just with a different coat of paint. Maybe more video focus? Hard to say for sure, feels like it changes week to week sometimes.
Using hashtags still seems to be the way to get your stuff seen or find topics. I searched for a few things I’m interested in, found some conversations. It’s good for finding niche communities, I guess.
- The logo change was jarring at first.
- Posting is still straightforward.
- The feed can be overwhelming.
- It’s quick for news, but also lots of arguments.
My Takeaway
So, my little experiment with getting back on what some call ‘yoxic twitter’, or just X… well, it’s a platform. It does what it always did: lets people share short messages fast. The name change, the logo, it’s just packaging. Underneath, it’s that same rapid-fire social space. I pop in now and then, see what’s up, maybe share a thought. Don’t live on it, though. It’s useful sometimes, confusing other times. Just another tool on the internet, really. Nothing too revolutionary in my daily routine, just… different branding.
