Why is the word “accidentally” used when this is a feature that was implemented with this particular reason in mind?

Because it gets clicks.

Given Musk's political affiliations, it seems unlikely that this was the intended outcome.

	▲	dexwiz 36 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Musk's affiliation is power and whomever will give him more money. This is a tactic he has revealed. Don't go along with him? He will expose your propaganda network. Or maybe he will enable a way to change it for money. Musk isn't loyal to anyone but himself.