Sep 21, 2026 2:27 PM

X is suing creators for $277,000 for simply being too good at gaming the algorithm. By coordinating accounts to boost engagement, these users allegedly "defrauded" the revenue program. But if a platform pays for metrics, is it really fraud to maximize them? X is now demanding the money back plus $100,000 in fees. Is this a necessary crackdown, or is X just punishing creators for exploiting a system they built? Is gaming an algorithm actually a crime? What's your take?
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