I think it's the right decision. X is one of the most un-Quakerly places on the internet now. For now, I think Bluesky is a good alternative and it seems to be getting traction, but time will tell how it goes.
A difficult decision I’m still grappling with: taking a stand against the hate, the trolling & suppression of critical voices OR a refusal to cede this ground to the oligarchs & their online stormtroopers? Also, it’s a simple reality that many people in the global south are still using those channels and there are important organising & community spaces still there, hard won over many years. Seems churlish to abandon all that social infrastructure. Have moved onto Bluesky too and am keeping a watching brief on Twitter and Facebook for now.
I'm not a Quaker and am not on TwitterX; however I think you are making an Ok decision. I am familiar with liberal quakers in USA. I have mostly forgotten social media. Blue sky will also have its problems down the road. The problem with twitter was never Elon in my opinion, and moderators always (no matter what site) skew towards good ideas with little practical application. They will skew towards whatever ideology sounds wonderful regardless of its actual application, and this can make moderators (in all places) support very strange things like Hamas. That is because moderators are chosen for politeness not for brains.
Sounds like Quakers have adopted Bluesky. It makes sense. And instagram, limited as it is, is very popular. It's what FB was. I've scaled down my use of Twitter a lot. But I do still use it cos it still has a critical mass for politics etc. but that will change, I have no doubt
Hello just making contact, I’m Emma from Quakerology. Perhaps we could do a long interview for my channel? I don’t even know your name! Let me know what you think. Thanks, Emma
While I must admit I was only on Twitter to support certain creators in the first place (I always found the UI painful), I left as soon as it became X. I simply did not want to contribute anything towards supporting Elon Musk.
With due respect, I would ask why anyone could tolerate lies. Misinformation is wide spread. Quakers have been the first to tolerate each person's opinions. But why tolerate gaslighting. I understand why this man got off x.
I think it's the right decision. X is one of the most un-Quakerly places on the internet now. For now, I think Bluesky is a good alternative and it seems to be getting traction, but time will tell how it goes.
A difficult decision I’m still grappling with: taking a stand against the hate, the trolling & suppression of critical voices OR a refusal to cede this ground to the oligarchs & their online stormtroopers?
Also, it’s a simple reality that many people in the global south are still using those channels and there are important organising & community spaces still there, hard won over many years. Seems churlish to abandon all that social infrastructure.
Have moved onto Bluesky too and am keeping a watching brief on Twitter and Facebook for now.
Welcome to bluesky!
I'm a big fan of Reddit and have used the Quakers subreddit for a number of questions as someone new to Quakerism
Anything Meta is just as deeply compromised as Twitter. I'll look for you on Bluesky!
I'm not a Quaker and am not on TwitterX; however I think you are making an Ok decision. I am familiar with liberal quakers in USA. I have mostly forgotten social media. Blue sky will also have its problems down the road. The problem with twitter was never Elon in my opinion, and moderators always (no matter what site) skew towards good ideas with little practical application. They will skew towards whatever ideology sounds wonderful regardless of its actual application, and this can make moderators (in all places) support very strange things like Hamas. That is because moderators are chosen for politeness not for brains.
Transitioned to Bsky a month ago myself. Deleted X. Great move!
Sounds like Quakers have adopted Bluesky. It makes sense. And instagram, limited as it is, is very popular. It's what FB was.
I've scaled down my use of Twitter a lot. But I do still use it cos it still has a critical mass for politics etc. but that will change, I have no doubt
Hello just making contact, I’m Emma from Quakerology. Perhaps we could do a long interview for my channel? I don’t even know your name! Let me know what you think. Thanks, Emma
Hey there, Emma! That would be very cool. Let me know how best to get in touch and I’m sure we’d find a time! Ollie
While I must admit I was only on Twitter to support certain creators in the first place (I always found the UI painful), I left as soon as it became X. I simply did not want to contribute anything towards supporting Elon Musk.
?why separate one? you cannot tolerate the pressure of counter arguement?
With due respect, I would ask why anyone could tolerate lies. Misinformation is wide spread. Quakers have been the first to tolerate each person's opinions. But why tolerate gaslighting. I understand why this man got off x.
Why should it matter? Only people who feel the need to force their views on others would have an issue with it.