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@SELECTstarFROMreddit@sh.itjust.works to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

Elon Musk and company take @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it.

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Elon Musk and company take @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it.

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@SELECTstarFROMreddit@sh.itjust.works to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago
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    24•2 years ago

    However, Hwang tells me, he was also offered a new handle of his choice – as long as it’s available. He just hasn’t picked one yet.

    • @limelight79@lemm.ee
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      58•2 years ago

      He should ask for @twitter.

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        deleted by creator

    • Sam
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      “as long as it’s available” is as good as nothing imho.

      • @Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org
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        2•2 years ago

        We’ll a lot of people have left

    • PrimalAnimist
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      2•2 years ago

      Since his handle is being taken against his will, he should get to take someone else’s handle against their will. Then let it be a chain reaction.

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