But they've been sending the SEC these same numbers calculated using the same methodology since 2013, right? If they were materially adverse circumstances, you'd imagine that someone would have caught this in the last 9 years...
Twitter’s CEO has addressed this. Musk responded with a poop emoji: https://twitter.com/paraga/status/1526237578843672576?s=20&t...
You also left out an important piece: 5% of their *monetizable* DAU. Not just DAU.
But you're right, Elon's been convincing the public that Twitter has made claims they never actually made.
So Twitter tagged my device with a cookie specifically meant to keep me from viewing users' content. How's that support their mission statement, "To give everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers"?
It's not in my interest, or that of their users. The only benefit is to their bottom line, and I'd argue tactics like that do more long term damage than good. Certainly doesn't make me want to sign up or log in.
Go choke on Elon's <shit emoji>, Twitter. /rant
Besides, Musk has been complaining about bots for a long time, and has made it clear he doesn't believe the 5% number way before the acquisition. If the 5% number was a sticking point for him, he could have demanded due diligence. He did not demand that, thereby waiving his rights.