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BlueSky has grown in popularity as X faces a mass exodus: why users are flocking to the new platform
By: My India Times
1 minutes read 520Updated At: 2024-11-18
Following the big changes at X (formerly Twitter), an increasing number of users are switching to Bluesky, a fast-growing social media platform that has grown rapidly in recent months Almost that 100,000 people leave X when the US. presidential election ended, Bluesky saw an incredible rise in downloads, Apple According to updates on the App Store and Google Play Store, Bluesky now boasts 19 million active users, up from million 10 only in early September, marking a dramatic change in the digital landscape
Why do users leave X for Bluesky?
The mass exodus from X has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. While Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the platform, remains a conservative, several factors have contributed to users seeking refuge in Bluesky. One of the most important catalysts was Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, causing a segment of X’s user base to react. Musk's association with right-wing politics, and his decision to form a super PAC to support Trump prompted many users to express their dissatisfaction by announcing plans to leave X, fearing that the meeting may turn into a “right-wing echo chamber.â€
With its promise of neutral features and user-centered design, BlueSki has become a favorite. Unlike X, where policies and decisions often prompt lively discussion, Bluesky prides itself on providing a free streaming environment where users can explore content without feeling it if only for political fiction The flow of journalists, musicians and public figures to Bluesky appears to be extensive
....Following the big changes at X (formerly Twitter), an increasing number of users are switching to Bluesky, a fast-growing social media platform that has grown rapidly in recent months Almost that 100,000 people leave X when the US. presidential election ended, Bluesky saw an incredible rise in downloads, Apple According to updates on the App Store and Google Play Store, Bluesky now boasts 19 million active users, up from million 10 only in early September, marking a dramatic change in the digital landscape
Why do users leave X for Bluesky?
The mass exodus from X has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. While Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the platform, remains a conservative, several factors have contributed to users seeking refuge in Bluesky. One of the most important catalysts was Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, causing a segment of X’s user base to react. Musk's association with right-wing politics, and his decision to form a super PAC to support Trump prompted many users to express their dissatisfaction by announcing plans to leave X, fearing that the meeting may turn into a “right-wing echo chamber.â€
With its promise of neutral features and user-centered design, BlueSki has become a favorite. Unlike X, where policies and decisions often prompt lively discussion, Bluesky prides itself on providing a free streaming environment where users can explore content without feeling it if only for political fiction The flow of journalists, musicians and public figures to Bluesky appears to be extensive
By: My India Times
Updated At: 2024-11-18
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