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William Lindsey :toad:

"We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X (formerly Twitter). We think that the benefits of being on X are now outweighed by the negatives and that resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere."

~ The Guardian


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The Guardian · Why the Guardian is no longer posting on XBy The Guardian
Nov 13, 2024, 03:09 PM·Public·Web
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William Lindsey :toad:

"This is something we have been considering for a while given the often disturbing content promoted or found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism. The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse."


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James Wells

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I would guess that their decision is also partially driven by the fact that the X owner is going to be a part of the US government.

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William Lindsey :toad:

@nikatjef I'm taking them at their word in the statements I excerpt above, which I very much welcome.

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