Heard, recycled since 2023: "links = instant deboost, drop them in reply one."
Correction (Confirmed mechanic): X downranks off-platform link clicks because they cost the platform a session, not because the URL exists. A link to your own X article, a poll, or a Space carries no penalty.
What it means for your reach:
— The drag scales with how fast people leave — a Substack click hits harder than a link people ignore
— Putting it in reply one doesn't fix anything; the algo reads the whole thread now
— Best play: earn the click in replies, not hide it
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