Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: X, the social platform under Elon Musk’s ownership, has introduced a fresh set of regulations targeting parody, commentary, and fan pages.
As reported by the BBC, the revised guidelines are set to be enforced beginning April 10.
The updates aim to make it crystal clear when an account is not affiliated with a real person or organization.
Under the updated policy, any account mimicking another individual or company must now begin its display name with either “parody” or “fake” to avoid confusion.
Furthermore, the platform no longer allows these accounts to use profile images identical to those of the person or entity they are impersonating.
This visual distinction helps viewers immediately recognize that the page is not authentic.
The company clarified that the purpose of these adjustments is to prevent users from mistakenly believing that these parody or fan pages are official.
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By doing so, X aims to minimize the chances of misinformation and user deception.
The authorities are encouraging those who manage such accounts to comply with the new rules before the implementation date arrives.
This policy shift follows a wave of user complaints, many of which stemmed from the flood of fake Elon Musk profiles.
One user reacted to the news by saying it was a relief, sharing their frustrations about receiving messages from counterfeit Musk accounts every week.
Another expressed optimism that the changes would curb the spread of misleading profiles.
Many of these copycat accounts engage in suspicious behavior. For instance, some promote fake giveaways or viral memes to lure followers.
A recent example involved a fraudulent account boasting over a million followers, which claimed users could win a Tesla by liking and commenting on a post.
That single message attracted more than 428,000 likes and 200,000 replies, illustrating the scale of the issue.
With this new move, X is hoping to clean up its platform and rebuild trust by ensuring transparency.
The social media giant is setting a precedent, showing it is serious about user safety and authentic digital interaction.
