Bluesky Gains Traction Amid Mass Exodus from X
TL;DR
The Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol announced its departure from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, due to recent changes under Elon Musk's ownership, sparking a wave of humorous comments and puns online. The bridge's account, which had been used for traffic updates, cited a rise in inappropriate content and decreased engagement as reasons for leaving. This move follows similar decisions by other organizations, including The Guardian, highlighting concerns over the platform's current environment.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge leaving X prompts online puns BBC.com
- X sees largest user exodus since Musk takeover NBC News
- What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after election USA TODAY
- Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X The Guardian
- Bluesky’s user base has doubled in the past 90 days. Is it a mass exodus from X? CNN
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