I sent my last tweet on the 10th Jan.
I did wrestle with myself whether I should stay to argue against the extreme right but I dont want to give EM any of my derived advertising revenue.
If all righteous people leave X then X will be no more. And EM will be diminished!
Can honestly say not missed the place, Fedup of seeing non stop posts from Reform. Farage, Tice, Its a fiefdom
I still say politicians need to get away from there its not the same platform, Would starmer give a speech at Reform Conference ?
Deleted X a few weeks ago when it became even more toxic. Just missing some of the #SaintsFc stuff. About time some of our local journalists got involved here!
People's egos seem unwilling to let go of large follower counts on twitter, despite the algorithm, the bots, the ads, the porn, the racism, the misogyny, the anger, and the hate. Sadly, the egos of football journalists appear no different #saintsfc
I think the BBC rely far too heavily on twitter - Solent announced on air last week that they didn't have all the local non-league results because a couple of clubs hadn't tweeted the scores yet. I mean ffs?!!! 🤦🏻♂️
If The Echo shares a link to their own site - presumably the future for their business, Twitter's algorithm will ensure fewer people see the post - they don't want people clicking away.
Here that is not the case.
Disappointed in @georgerees-julian.bsky.social and @alfiehouse.bsky.social.
Totally agree. Every single person with sense should just leave X and refuse to play the games. I’ve Just ended my account for good….’why entertain the fat controller’ hit him hard financially with the deactivate button…
Good for you. I removed it from my phone and haven't missed it at all. I would get rid of Facebook too if it wasn't for me keeping tabs on some people there.
That's what I find hard. I'm in some really good practical groups on FB, and I don't know of any alternative for that. Even if I could persuade everyone to move!
Nice one Mike. It's interesting to see the replies to your post. Lots of people will hopefully leave X...
The worry is that the mainstream media, including the main TV news channels, are obsessed with reporting what is posted on X :(
Let's hope Bluesky starts to get more media coverage! 🙏
I can't be the only one who kept my xitter account on the sad, pathetic little expectation that one day, someone will give a shit about me enough to trawl through my shit posts to find one that got a hundred reposts and use the quote for a gushing piece about my droll, pithy ways 🙄
Same. I left Twitter just after it became X. Years ago, Twitter was THE place to foster meaningful community that even spilled over into real-world meet ups. I deleted my Facebook account late Autumn 2024 as it was just getting toxic and now about to get even worse. Glad I won’t see it.
I'm keeping mine open until the Voyager updates move to the blue place. There is something about measuring the furthest reaches of humankind. It gives perspective.
An absolute quagmire of hate, missinformation, filth and racism. That's why, today, I left X, removed my profile and removed the app from my phone. Good riddance. Couldn't stand it anymore.
I tried leaving but found I simply had to see firsthand what the liars & solipsists were saying. Perhaps compare being in charge of a psych hosp ward for those diagnosed with schizophrenia or psychopathy, the old habits die hard, u have to see for yourself. But I also say that place is now a sewer.
PS I think it's still, just, possible to find the Twitter/X you want, as with the world itself. There are STILL some great honest ppl posting there and when I don't read them I miss them. But also have to be aware that in fighting evil, one publicises it, even while not wanting to give it a free run
PPS Further thought -- and experience of the poison. I'm not so sure that I now agree with what I said there. Like the famous drop of ink that discolours a glass of pure water it seems the bad infects and kills what's left of the good.
"I used to pity those involved in the daily grind of Scottish politics, having to deal with the so-called “cybernats”,..."?!! Have you read the Twitter feed of "Labour" in Scotland? A prime reason for my leaving Twitter and having sent my final Tweet some time ago.
Closed my twitter account last week after Musk’s intervention in UK politics. Facebook on the other hand I will keep open as free server space for photos without MZ monetising me.
Similarly, what`s happening with Facebook is also concerning. It`s a beautifully constructed platform for close friends to share & keep in touch, but ...
Well yes. The question is, do we stay and fight, or is the X-Monster already too powerful to resist. Maybe all we can now do is hope to bring it down. All the best.
I think many are joining you! To be honest I left as soon as #elonmusk took over, I'd already noticed his slide into insanity and knew what was coming....
Shut mine down over 2 months ago. And if I don’t get the same following that’s ok. There is more to life than twitter and Facebook and tbh both owners are nasty bastards. Surprised you didn’t follow me back mind…
I feel the same. With reduced numbers on here it is even more clear I am very followable. You sell and talk about wine and I can, er… drink it. It’s a perfect union.
There are far too many companies and organisations which continue to point us at facebook and twitter. Sometimes they already have bsky accounts and, really, just need to change the words/links on their websites.
Even if they inserted "OR" and mentioned/linked both.
The vile and hate filled responses to innocuous tweets is incredible I’m not sure how folk keep going there tho part o me thinks we should stay n challenge the fascists/racists/misogynists but it is so draining 😞 #Xodus
Dumping that epic load of bullcrap was the best thing I've ever done for myself. That was 3 years ago. Thankfully Blue sky came along and the rest will be history 🤌
Deactivated mine today. It felt good. I think facebook will go the same way. I'm seeing content from long-standing friends that are troubling. It's so sad to see people that I've known so long start to move to the dark place of hate.
Agreed. There's a large group of people that are all going to do the same on 1/20/25 at noon. I'm in.
I always feel negative and cynical as hell after being on the platform. I've noticed I even carry it out into the door with me. Not who I care to be in the world.
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Twitter started showing me very violent videos for no reason and I couldn’t get rid of them, so I deleted my account a few months ago. Also eww to that musk guy, I will not support him or any of his ventures.
I'm thinking of doing the same - especially now that the dreadful Andrew Tate's videos are appearing. There's also a constant negative spin on everything the current Govnt does
We know that Musk is an arsehole, but what I find difficult to wrap my head round is that there are 1000s of other people involved. From board members to employees.
Where is the resistance ? Are they all arseholes as well ?
Deleted X a short time after E*lon became a completely dangerous crazy nincompoop, or maybe he always has been one.
Last month I deleted Facebook and Instagram for the same reasons Z*ckerberg is one!
Feel cleansed and Free!
It really is a vile place. So much progress had been made and now are we really heading back to the dark ages? It certainly feels like it. Those who have compassion and humanity must keep showing it and not engage with those trying to undo all the good. Facebook and Instagram next?
People will interact and follow if you interact and follow (that combination). Also check this out to fill your timeline with posts you are interested in https://www.blueskypacks.com/
Just doing my bit - gave you a follow. I’m not a big account but it took me less than 2 months here to exceed my Twitter follower count. Keep going - I much prefer BlueSky
I had a bit of a horrible experience on here recently .. with people didn’t want to debate or consider differences perspectives .. it didn’t feel good so I am sadly not too sure this will be the safe alternative to X that many hope for
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I did wrestle with myself whether I should stay to argue against the extreme right but I dont want to give EM any of my derived advertising revenue.
If all righteous people leave X then X will be no more. And EM will be diminished!
I still say politicians need to get away from there its not the same platform, Would starmer give a speech at Reform Conference ?
If The Echo shares a link to their own site - presumably the future for their business, Twitter's algorithm will ensure fewer people see the post - they don't want people clicking away.
Here that is not the case.
Disappointed in @georgerees-julian.bsky.social and @alfiehouse.bsky.social.
Never bothered with TikTok.
Socials are mostly toxic garbage, anyway.
The worry is that the mainstream media, including the main TV news channels, are obsessed with reporting what is posted on X :(
Let's hope Bluesky starts to get more media coverage! 🙏
A few minutes ago I got a follow from this ass****.
This is self defeating
If the entire UK state quits Xitter, journalists will follow where they go
I won’t judge anyone who turns a blind eye to fascism. I’ll just run away.
Imagine a world where the rich really did great things and shared their wealth so no one was poor or hungry
Professor Sam Vaknin interesting post on him.
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Even if they inserted "OR" and mentioned/linked both.
I've left.
Also, the comments here are all supportive. I wonder if this has been posted on Xitter & what the comments on there are like.. (I can guess, btw)
This was just after I deleted my Facebook account.
I always feel negative and cynical as hell after being on the platform. I've noticed I even carry it out into the door with me. Not who I care to be in the world.
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Let the rats eat the rats
The site is toxic
I’m just waiting to see the mayhem after 20 Jan
The fruck?
Where is the resistance ? Are they all arseholes as well ?
Spread the word..
Last month I deleted Facebook and Instagram for the same reasons Z*ckerberg is one!
Feel cleansed and Free!
Bluesky 🦋 please don’t go the same way!!
I have been on Bluesky for under 2 months and have already exceeded my Twitter follower count.
Never going back there.
Wonder why 🤔
Facebook is almost dead as well. In a slightly different way. I no longer have any control at all on what posts I see.