It's not the payment necessarily that's the issue. I see how my original reply sounds that way, apologies.

It's the "for the people" branding while creating new problems to "solve" so he can essentially force people into what he wants that's not a good look.

If Twitter needs more revenue and payment is the only way that's gonna cut it, fine, just make it about that and not about something disingenuous

And on top of that, blocking public access to Tweets without an account is a TERRIBLE idea, especially if free speech really is his goal.