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An Open Letter to All #European #Politicians and Leaders to Abandon X/Twitter


The continued use of X/Twitter by political leaders across #Europe inadvertently lends credibility to a platform increasingly used to amplify divisive rhetoric and individual interests. In doing so, they leave marginalized groups—whom they represent—with little choice but to engage in a #hostile environment to have their voices heard, failing in their duty to protect and empower all #constituents and ultimately undermining #democratic integrity.

#Petition:

https://www.openpetition.eu/petition/online/an-open-letter-to-all-european-politicians-and-leaders-to-abandon-x-twitter

#democracy #disinformation #HybridWar #SocialMedia

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I just joined in order to follow a channel I like.
Bad move. Joining "X" is endorsing Musk and putting advertising money in his pocket..
I don't see any advertisments because I use Squawker a Foss app...
That doesn't matter. If you have an account on "X" you are endorsing, supporting and giving aid and comfort to Musk, all he is doing and all he stands for.
You could use a backend with mirrors & even an account if you use the git.
these are mirrors of the site, however you can host it yourself validate a user token and run it in privacy > mirrors

"That doesn’t matter. If you have an account on “X” you are endorsing, supporting and giving aid and comfort to Musk, all he is doing and all he stands for."
- Adam Hunt

*Exactly! Thank you, Adam. @Adam Hunt

I clearly recall when Twitter started up. It was very much like Bluesky. Despite promises, it's still easily possible Bluesky could be taken over or sold just like Twitter.

My view is the Fediverse with it's non-corporate, individual operators all inner connected is better protection against corruption, censorship, corporate pressure and/or authoritarian capitalism.

A very simple start on the Fediverse:
https://fedi.garden/

Bluesky already has federated servers springing up and on-line, as I am seeing those users there now. Otherwise the network is not for sale.