X Introduces Long-Form Articles for Premium+ Subscribers
The feature, exclusive to Premium+ subscribers and verified organizations, allows for extensive text formatting and embedded media.
- Elon Musk's X has launched a new feature allowing Premium+ subscribers and verified organizations to publish long-form articles, expanding the platform's content capabilities.
- The new 'Articles' feature supports up to 100,000 characters, four times the previous limit, and includes basic text formatting and media embedding.
- Currently, the editor lacks advanced features such as a markdown reader and code block handling, a point of contention among some users.
- The introduction of 'Articles' is part of Musk's broader strategy to make X a one-stop platform, minimizing the need for users to leave the site.
- Criticism arises as X under Musk has shown hostility towards journalists and content creators off-platform, notably suppressing links to Substack and altering how external content is displayed.