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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat? We must now sign up with X to receive Social Security notifications?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) unveiled Thursday that it would use the social platform X to make announcements going forward, instead of traditional press releases or memos typically posted to the agencys website.
The agency will be using X to communicate to the press and the public formerly known as Twitter, Linda Kerr-Davis, SSA Midwest-West regional commissioner told employees in a call Thursday, according to Federal News Network (FNN).
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I know this probably sounds very foreign to you it did to me as well and not what we are used to, but we are in different times now, she added.
The SSAs last press release, which was posted March 27 on the website, denied reports that local field offices may be closing. It also features a link to an inactive social media account for the agency that encouraged website viewers to follow the press office on X, which is owned by close Trump adviser and donor Elon Musk.
(Last I checked, X costs $32/ yr to join. And that goes to help Musk support his 14 kids.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5245029-social-security-administration-social-platform-x-releases/
CousinIT
(12,222 posts)SheltieLover
(76,736 posts)enough
(13,684 posts)allegorical oracle
(6,168 posts)it's not true. I absolutely refuse to sign up with X for anything. Was hoping anyone here could show me that I'm incorrect.
If the gov't starts funneling all the agency public info thru X, it means many people won't be able to stay up-to-date with what's going on.
Captain Zero
(8,739 posts)They are making X a surveillance platform of SS recipients.
Make me change my mind.
B.See
(7,757 posts)Silent Type
(12,412 posts)nowadays, below is what Huff Post is saying now.
The second link below, is what apears to be the "Social Security" X page, but I'm not sure it's real either.
In any event, I'd bet money they aren't going to rely solely on X, although I'm sure Musk would love that.
"The agency batted down a Wired report that it was moving all of its communications to X ... with a post on X.
"We are no longer planning to issue press releases or those dear colleague letters to inform the media and public about programmatic and service changes, an SSA regional commissioner announced during an internal meeting this week, according to Wireds sources.
"Social Security spokespeople did not immediately respond to a request for comment from HuffPost. Hours later, the agency responded to the Wired report with a post on X: This is false. Social Security will continue to communicate through any and all mediums."
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/social-security-administration-x-press-releases_n_67f9770ae4b0c859a8c0b840
Link to tweet
allegorical oracle
(6,168 posts)facts from the fake, but The Hill is usually fairly reliable.
question everything
(51,692 posts)Social Security spokespeople did not immediately respond to a request for comment from HuffPost. Hours later, the agency responded to the Wired report with a post on X: This is false. Social Security will continue to communicate through any and all mediums.
As of Friday night, it still had not posted anything new on its press release site.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/social-security-administration-x-press-releases_n_67f9770ae4b0c859a8c0b840
Maeve
(43,336 posts)And posting that ON X says it was sorta planned, but now maybe...not....
Doodley
(11,622 posts)Okay, I made that up! But who would be surprised?
allegorical oracle
(6,168 posts)krkaufman
(13,957 posts)It doesn't require a direct payment.
Doodley
(11,622 posts)not fooled
(6,603 posts)Eloon only grifts for billions.
Doodley
(11,622 posts)claudette
(5,455 posts)I will
NEVER sign on to X
eppur_se_muova
(40,960 posts)TNNurse
(7,490 posts)and they change their plans and minds several times a day, I as a SS recipient will join any class action suit that surfaces.
turbinetree
(26,978 posts)I am so glad I went to the SSA to get hard copies of my benefits...................
Alliepoo
(2,768 posts)I dumped my account and Ill be danged if Ill sign up with that freakin Nazi site.
AverageOldGuy
(3,331 posts)themaguffin
(4,905 posts)allegorical oracle
(6,168 posts)orleans
(36,668 posts)and this was the a.i. answer
"While creating an X account is free, X Premium, which offers additional features, costs money and has different tiers with varying prices. "
where did you find your information?
druidity33
(6,869 posts)Joinfortmill
(20,037 posts)elleng
(141,926 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,495 posts)turbinetree
(26,978 posts)krkaufman
(13,957 posts)Twitter is dying, so he pushes government agencies to make it the default communication tool. Just ludicrous.
B.See
(7,757 posts)Musk wouldn't be doing it, if the fascist in the O.Offuce didn't APPROVE.
(yeah, I know "office" is misspelled... somehow it seems apropos.)
soldierant
(9,285 posts)fo whatever reasons, and enough of those are on Social Security themselves, and enough of them are kind and considerate, that I would expect anything they dump out will get posted here. There is already a forum for :Social Security and Medicare" using that forum would enable us to find such "news" quickly
sprinkleeninow
(22,107 posts)Hay lady! I say humongous bull biscuits on your words.
B.See
(7,757 posts)Not, "GFY"? You're too kind.
sprinkleeninow
(22,107 posts)Great Lent/Pre-Easter.😇
B.See
(7,757 posts)SheltieLover
(76,736 posts)Fuck "x" and fleaon.
yellow dahlia
(4,516 posts)Here is a link to the "call to action". https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/hands-off-social-security
Just like April 5th, anyone can host a protest.
I haven't posted mine on the site yet, because I am ironing out the details, such as time.
I am going to make a sign that shows my support for Social Security employees. Also trying to word one that objects to X taking over communications at SSA. So many facets that elicit ideas for signs.
SouthBayDem
(33,134 posts)of text message or email?
The grift is so freaking obvious here.
barbtries
(31,122 posts)WarGamer
(18,249 posts)NEVER pay the premium.
allegorical oracle
(6,168 posts)LilElf70
(1,376 posts)no notifications for me. I'm not giving Musk shit. Not on my watch.
Trump has f'ed up everything.
I hope we make it to 28.
orleans
(36,668 posts)it's weirdly amusing that eloon will be probably be trying to move as much as he can from gov. websites to his fucking twit platform -- desperate for more readers/tweeters? yes. absolutely desperate.
themaguffin
(4,905 posts)kerry-is-my-prez
(10,207 posts)Kaleva
(40,162 posts)Kaleva
(40,162 posts)Last edited Sun Apr 13, 2025, 03:28 PM - Edit history (1)
For new accounts, there's a cost if one wants to post , like, bookmark or reply .
scipan
(2,973 posts)Kaleva
(40,162 posts)"After an upgrade on Monday, the website said new accounts are required to pay a small annual fee before they are able to post, like, bookmark, and reply."
https://m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/new-x-users-may-have-to-pay-to-like-post-elon-musk-calls-it-the-only-way-to-curb-bots/articleshow/109342494.cms
I will edit my previous post to make that clear.
Thank you for pointing out my omission.
Ms. Toad
(38,240 posts)https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/new-x-users-may-have-to-pay-to-like-post-elon-musk-calls-it-the-only-way-to-curb-bots/articleshow/109342494.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Kaleva
(40,162 posts)Ms. Toad
(38,240 posts)You're in purgatory for a free months, like Reddit, to make sure you're not just a scammer. Unlike Reddit, you can buy your way out early.
Kaleva
(40,162 posts)MineralMan
(150,611 posts)That was limited only to press announcements, not individual communications. And, I doubt that will end up being true, too. Lots of misinformation out there right now.
applegrove
(130,226 posts)10%? 25? Crazy. The corruption is etches bit by bit.