Nitter: Update Oct 10th seeking funding and legal help
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Nitter seeks funding and legal help after X Corp. demanded takedown.
On August 24, 2026, X Corp. sent cease and desist letters demanding permanent takedown of Nitter instances and its repository, followed by another letter on September 8. Nitter currently has no legal counsel. The project seeks funding for legal costs and lawyers to fight for its future. Donations via Liberapay, Patreon, Ko-fi, and multiple cryptocurrencies are accepted.
What commenters are saying
Commenters debate Nitter's legality and ethics. Some argue it bypasses X's terms of service and risks legal consequences. Others counter that X does not own user-generated content, making the case less clear. Several note Nitter is open source and forked many times, making it hard to kill. Some question the need for Nitter, while others say it provides critical access to public announcements without an account. Donations are seen as uncertain due to bystander effect.