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qbit42 · 2025-11-30T21:40:17 1764538817

I don't want to have to create an account to view the full context.

hypeatei · 2025-11-30T21:39:26 1764538766

> XCancel is an instance of Nitter.

> Nitter is a free and open source alternative Twitter front-end focused on privacy and performance.

Where is the mission statement about wanting X gone?

https://xcancel.com/about

behnamoh · 2025-11-30T21:43:43 1764539023

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gpm · 2025-11-30T22:13:39 1764540819

Remarkable that you're simultaneously arguing this while arguing that

> then I ask: what does X gain from your clicks?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46100703

> Worst that can happen is they waste resources showing you ads that you don't click on.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46100744

Almost like you are engaging in entirely bad faith.

throwaway290 · 2025-11-30T21:58:42 1764539922

if nitter robs twitter, then ublock robs youtube and youtubers. actually worse because nitter at least saves musk money on server costs.

lexlambda · 2025-11-30T21:42:04 1764538924

Like posting an archive.is link, others can actually read it. No login required for reading replays, no popups and signup nagss.

floodle · 2025-11-30T21:38:34 1764538714

It's easier to view the tweet, to be fair

dvngnt_ · 2025-11-30T21:41:01 1764538861

you can view replies without logging in

llimllib · 2025-11-30T21:38:59 1764538739

some people don't want to give clicks to X, no we're not done with it. It doesn't harm you does it?

behnamoh · 2025-11-30T21:39:42 1764538782

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mikestew · 2025-11-30T21:43:00 1764538980

So the question is, what does a commercial website gain from people clicking on links to that website? I’m not even sure where to start to explain that one if one has to ask.