Many users are quitting X after Elon Musk’s recent actions at a high-profile event, leading to heated discussions online.
Washington DC: A lot of folks are jumping ship from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. This all kicked off after Elon Musk made a controversial speech during Donald Trump’s inauguration.
While Trump was being sworn in, Musk’s actions caught everyone’s eye. He was accused of doing a Nazi salute, which really stirred the pot online.
Since Musk took over Twitter in April 2022, he’s made some changes that didn’t sit well with many users. He got rid of the old blue verification ticks and started charging around $100 a year for new ones.
Some users have left for alternatives like BlueSky, while others stuck around, hoping for new features Musk promised, like monetization for creators. But after his recent antics, it was the last straw for many.
One user said they were done with X as long as Musk was in charge, while another announced they’d be locking their account by midnight. It seems like a lot of people are feeling the same way.
Even a British brewery, Northern Monk, decided to step away, saying they were worried about the conversations happening on the platform. They value unity and inclusivity, which they felt was lacking.
On the flip side, some defended Musk, claiming his actions were a clever way to boost traffic to X. One person even called him a genius for getting everyone talking about the platform.
Others pointed out the hypocrisy of users leaving X while still using Facebook, which has its own issues. It’s a mixed bag of opinions out there.
In response to the backlash, Musk took to X to defend himself, saying that the criticisms were just tired tactics. It’s clear this situation has sparked a lot of debate.
