CT Insider: Connecticut attorney general blasts X, leaves social media site. “Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, citing a litany of charges against X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, left the site last week over what he said was owner Elon Musk’s divisive posts.”
Jambands: Neil Young Leaves X Following Musk’s Antisemitic Sentiments. “Two years after Neil Young took his music off Spotify following COVID-19 vaccine misinformation by Joe Rogan on the platform, the artist has once again used his absence from a digital platform as a form of protest, this time stepping off X due to Elon Musk’s antisemitic sentiments.”
TechCrunch: LGBTQ suicide prevention org the Trevor Project is leaving Elon Musk’s X for good. “The Trevor Project announced Thursday that it has decided to end its presence on the platform in light of ‘increasing hate and vitriol’ targeting the queer community on X, which Elon Musk purchased one year ago. The organization is focused on suicide prevention and provides 24/7 counseling for young LGBTQ people struggling with mental health challenges.”
ComicBook: Studio Ghibli Plans to Delete Its X (Twitter) Account ASAP. “In the aftermath of Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform, things are on edge for X. With ad revenue down more than 50% and monthly users in a slump, X is bleeding love. Now, Studio Ghibli has confirmed its plans to leave the site, and the company plans to shutter its page ASAP.”
NiemanReports: Six Months Ago NPR Left Twitter. The Effects Have Been Negligible . “A memo circulated to NPR staff says traffic has dropped by only a single percentage point as a result of leaving Twitter, now officially renamed X, though traffic from the platform was small already and accounted for just under two percent of traffic before the posting stopped. (NPR declined an interview request but shared the memo and other information).”
Rolling Stone: All the Celebrities Who’ve Quit Twitter Because of Elon Musk . “From (failed) paid Twitter verification to the reinstatement of accounts run by bigots to the layoffs of hundreds, Musk’s drastic changes to the platform have caused several celebrities to say goodbye to the platform….Here’s a growing list of celebrities who’ve decided to no longer use Twitter… all because of Musk.”
Variety: CBS News Suspends Twitter Posting ‘In Light of the Uncertainty’ About Musk-Owned Social Platform. “CBS News is halting its activity on Twitter over Elon Musk’s turbulent and potentially devastating moves following his takeover of the company.”
Bloomberg: Balenciaga Is Latest Twitter Quitter Amid Exodus Under Musk. “Balenciaga has joined other brands in quitting Twitter after billionaire Elon Musk acquired the social-media platform last month and upended content rules.”
Associated Press: Twitter drama too much? Mastodon, others emerge as options. “While it’s not clear if the drama is causing many users to leave — in fact, having a front-row seat to the chaos may prove entertaining to some — lesser-known sites Mastodon and even Tumblr are emerging as new (or renewed) alternatives. Here’s a look at some of them.”
Nature: Should I join Mastodon? A scientists’ guide to Twitter’s rival. “Bolstered by positive news coverage, it’s becoming the most popular alternative to Twitter. Since 27 October, almost half a million new users have flocked to the service, roughly doubling its user base. As Twitter users wonder whether, and when, they should make the leap, Nature looks at the benefits and drawbacks for researchers.”
WIRED: How to Find Your Twitter Friends on Mastodon. “We told you how to get started on Mastodon a few years ago, so I won’t rehash that. Once you set up an account, though, you might be wondering whether you can find any of your Twitter friends. Here are a few ways to do that.”
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