It was a typical Wednesday morning when the news broke: tech mogul Elon Musk had acquired Twitter for a huge sum. The internet was abuzz with speculation about what the outspoken CEO would do with the social media platform.
As it turned out, Musk's plans were nothing short of revolutionary. Within days of the acquisition, he announced the launch of "Ban as a Service" – a service that allowed users to pay $999/mo to have their Twitter account banned.
At first, many were skeptical of the idea. How could anyone justify paying such a high price for a ban? But as it turned out, the service was wildly successful, attracting thousands of users in its first week alone.
Journalists were among the first to jump on the bandwagon, with many seeing the service as a way to make a statement about freedom of speech and censorship. In fact, Ban as a Service became so popular among journalists that it quickly became the fastest growing product on Twitter.
The media was quick to praise Musk's genius, with glowing articles and interviews appearing in outlets around the world. Time magazine even named him "Man of the Year" for 2022, citing his innovative approach to social media.
But the success of Ban as a Service was not without its controversy. Some critics argued that the high price tag effectively silenced unmarginalized voices, while others accused Musk of exploiting his vast wealth and influence.
Despite the backlash, Ban as a Service continued to thrive, raking in millions of dollars in revenue for Twitter and solidifying Musk's reputation as a forward-thinking business leader.
In a twist of irony, Time magazine's Twitter account was promptly banned from the platform, for free, after their announcement naming Musk as "Man of the Year." It seemed that even the most prestigious publications were not immune to the power of Ban as a Service.