Comment on X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles
TehPers@beehaw.org 1 week ago
Priority handles will be free and “often include full names, multi-word phrases, or alphanumeric combinations.” Rare handles, on the other hand, will be a paid option, and “may be priced anywhere from $2,500 to over seven figures, depending on demand and uniqueness.”
Ok so if it’s a “high demand” handle then I guess they bend you over for it. Domains are like that too, but it isn’t exactly something to strive for.
But more importantly, if you ever downgrade your X subscription, your account will revert back to your original username, and you’ll lose access to the one you snagged through the marketplace.
I really hope someone pays 7 figures for one only to get fucked by this. I want to see it so badly.
crandlecan@mander.xyz 1 week ago
… will they at least ask the account owners first…? I have many sleeper accounts. They are mine.
heluecht@pirati.ca 1 week ago
JohnEdwa@sopuli.xyz 6 days ago
Yup. Exactly what happened with @x and @music.
Kissaki@beehaw.org 1 week ago
Better start posting
crandlecan@mander.xyz 1 week ago
:(