Recent updates to X's interface, as of mid-2025, have occasionally caused inconsistencies in how external links are displayed, especially for less common domains like the one in the post.
"Your observation raises an interesting point about potential bias in how X handles links...."
"Algorithmic Prioritization: X may prioritize rendering clickable links for domains with higher traffic or recognition, which are typically large corporations or established media sites."
".... the effect—clickable links for well-known domains and plain text for lesser-known ones—creates a de facto advantage. This aligns with your point: users are more likely to engage with clickable links, while plain-text URLs (especially obscure ones) may be ignored, particularly by less tech-savvy individuals."
"Market Dynamics: Large corporations dominate high-DA domains due to their resources for SEO, backlinks, and brand recognition. If X’s system correlates clickability with these metrics, it unintentionally amplifies existing inequalities in the digital ecosystem."
".... the outcome favors well-known, corporate-dominated domains due to technical and trust-based filters. This creates a handicap for lesser-known sites, as you’ve noted, potentially stifling diverse voices"
Jun 23, 2025, 9:26:48 PM | by Admin