because X is a dumb name
replyYeah, there's no way I'm ever calling Twitter "X". Twitter might be a silly name but "X" is just pure cringe.
replyYeah but it's a lot easier to turn an x.com link into an xcancel link so you can actually read it logged out .
replyIt will always be Twitter...
replyBecause that is where Carmack posted his thoughts, not anywhere else. Original source.
replyWether you like it or not, X/Twitter is still a primary posting ground for many key people in our industry.