The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X

Published On Nov 13, 2024, 7:48 AM

The Guardian has ceased posting on X (formerly Twitter), citing concerns about the platform's toxicity under Elon Musk's ownership and its role in shaping political discourse, especially during the U.S. presidential elections. Despite this decision, the newspaper will continue to engage with the platform in other forms, like embedding posts in articles. The move follows a surge in donations from readers, indicating strong support for adversarial journalism post-election. Additionally, X's competitors like Meta's Threads and Bluesky are reportedly gaining users, suggesting a shift in social media dynamics.