X.com to start showing if a user is using a VPN according to CNET

britporn_mike · #1

Read it here

"You'll Be Able to See on X's User Profiles if Someone Is Using a VPN"

razor · #2

They're getting smart that people will use VPN to avoid being tracked

TheButcher · #3

Is there an effort by the the government and big techs to hurt or ban VPN?

jag · #4

Why does X care if you are on a vpn what is it to them?

HarryXxX · #5

Just more censorship and control by Twiiter (X) why now.

TheButcher · #6

HarryXxX wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2025, 7:14 pm
Just more censorship and control by Twiiter (X) why now.

My opinion on this new move.

Eroticart · #7

VPN's need to get smarter and spoof the fact people are using them to go online.

XpressPete · #8

Either way it makes no difference to me

GlennfromLA · #9

Elon Musk know about this?

AlexO · #10

GlennfromLA wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2025, 9:27 pm
Elon Musk know about this?

It's his company he best know what major changes are being made.

24alex · #11

What does it matter why are people excited if they show you are on a vpn?

JustJoe · #12

Does it make their advertisers any more money?

fappmaster · #13

jag wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2025, 7:08 am
Why does X care if you are on a vpn what is it to them?

Advertisers might have requested this change?

Emil · #14

Thank you Elon for nothing.

shoopa · #15

Always follow the money corporations do things for the money they make, so ask what is in it for X.