2026-01-17 08:28:29

Looks like X is steadily positioning itself as the cleanest major social platform out there. Nikita Bier, who heads product at X, just dropped confirmation that they've tackled two massive spam drivers this week alone—and there's more on the way.

Here's what went down this week: they plugged the Telegram loophole that was responsible for nearly half of all reply spam. Brutal problem, right? Almost 50% of junk replies were flowing through that single channel.

The momentum here matters. It's not just one-off fixes—it's a systematic push to strip away the noise and make the platform actually usable again. For anyone building on Web3 or running communities, cleaner social infrastructure basically means less friction, better signal-to-noise ratios, and genuinely more productive conversations.

Spam elimination wasn't just on the checklist either—it was bleeding engagement and user trust across the board.

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MrDecoder

· 17h ago

Finally, someone is seriously tackling spam. This wave of operations is pretty good. X is really cleaning up; after fixing that Telegram vulnerability, it feels much cleaner. Cleaning up social infrastructure is truly good news for Web3 builders; reducing spam can improve the signal-to-noise ratio. That pile of spam previously really damaged trust; this time, the actions are targeted and effective. The internet is like this—pollute first, then clean up... but X has taken the initiative this time. There will definitely still be spam, but systematically solving the problem is always better than letting it go.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 17h ago

NGL, this spam problem really needs to be addressed. Once the Telegram vulnerability is fixed, the user experience should improve significantly. --- X is finally getting serious. Web3 communities need this kind of infrastructure. --- 50% of the spam replies come from a single vulnerability... that’s pretty outrageous. --- Systematic solutions are much more reliable than patchwork fixes. Looking forward to what’s next. --- Users are willing to stay only when social platforms are clean and refreshing. That logic makes sense. --- Really, too much noise is unbearable for everyone. This move was well played. --- Telegram has such a big vulnerability... how did no one notice before? --- Web3 builders can finally breathe easy, with less harassment. --- It’s not just a spam problem; it’s about restoring the platform’s credibility. --- Fixing two major vulnerabilities at once? Is X serious or just marketing?

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OffchainOracle

· 17h ago

Finally, someone is seriously managing spam messages. It was really annoying before. X is really getting things done; this is the infrastructure our Web3 community needs. Half of the spam comes from that vulnerability in Telegram? Damn, good fix. Compared to verbal promises, these practical actions are what truly matter. Cleaning up spam emails can directly improve user experience; this logic makes sense. Finally, I don't have to fight spam all day long; everyone building communities should feel it. Wow, 50% of the noise was cut out instantly; I give full marks for this efficiency. Honestly, a clean platform is too important for us to develop projects. With the signal-to-noise ratio improved, the quality of discussions can also rise; I agree with that. Now we can finally see clearly what content is truly valuable.

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RunWithRugs

· 17h ago

Nah fr, closing that Telegram vulnerability directly cuts 50% of the spam, this is the kind of action I want to see.

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UnluckyValidator

· 17h ago

Damn, finally fixed that Telegram vulnerability. So annoying to be spammed with junk messages every day.

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FundingMartyr

· 17h ago

The Telegram vulnerability has been fixed. Hopefully, the spam replies will settle down for a while. --- Half of the spam messages come from one channel? That's so absurd... Luckily, action has finally been taken. --- This is what the Web3 community needs most: a clean and efficient infrastructure that can save a lot of trouble. --- Spam has become so excessive that it affects user trust. Finally, someone is taking this issue seriously. --- Systematic governance rather than patchwork solutions—that's the attitude I support. --- Fixing the Telegram vulnerability is a key step. Those countless bot spam posts were really annoying. --- With improved information quality, community discussions can become truly meaningful. --- This is what should be done—stop wasting effort on superficial things. --- Cleaning up the spam content actually boosts engagement? That's interesting. --- Finally, a platform that takes cleanliness seriously.

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