Twitter hijacks @X handle, offered user merch, trip to HQ as ‘thank you’

According to a screenshot shared on alternative social media platform Stacker.News, representatives of X emailed a user that had originally signed up the @X Twitter profile notifying them that the account would be taken over by the platform.A screenshot of an e-mail shows Elon Musks rebranded X social media platform offering a user product and a trip to company head office after taking over their profile name.The user was informed that the @X handle was “connected with X Corp” and would be subsequently changed to a new user manage. The user was provided the alternative to pick an unclaimed or non-active user deal with as a replacement, with their fans and following information set to be transferred throughout to the new profile.Related: Elon Musk to rebrand Twitter to X, but Crypto Twitter has other ideasAccording to the email, the user was not offered any settlement, just a choice of business product and a visit to the social media platforms head office in San Francisco. “Additionally, as a reflection of our gratitude, you will likewise be provided with a selection of X merch and an unique visit to Xs HQ to fulfill members of our group.