Social Media Giants Crack Down on Inactive Accounts

Twitter's decision to purge inactive accounts, including those of deceased loved ones, has sparked outrage among users who use the platform to process their grief and keep memories alive. While Twitter has previously backed off from similar attempts to purge inactive accounts, owner Elon Musk has shown little interest in amending his policies. While some argue that deleting inactive accounts can help free up unused Twitter handles, others point out that it could mean losing tweets that documented historical events, commentary, and breaking news on the app over the years. The exact details of the plan, including the number of accounts to be removed and whether the policy will be evenly enforced, remain unclear.