Twitter / X is serving users with a new ad format that can't be blocked or reported

the ads aren't even actual X posts & aren't connected to any X accounts. they do not disclose that they are ads

it appears the ads are connected to clickbait ad networks 

read more: https://mashable.com/article/twitter-x-new-clickbait-ad-format

https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/111/189/339/162/294/127/original/1521d436070606d7.jpg

https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/111/189/339/519/694/394/original/4471b29d048f5252.jpg 

 @a5d5db0f I'm pretty sure this is illegal 

 @a5d5db0f 
Probably illegal in the European Union 🇪🇺. As I understand it ads must be flagged. Misleading advertising is illegal since 2006.

https://e-justice.europa.eu/615/EN/misleading_and_comparative_advertising_directive_2006114?init=true