Wed Nov 13 07:46:56 UTC 2024: ## Elon Musk’s X Loses Users Amid Hate Speech Concerns, Bluesky and Threads Gain Popularity
**San Francisco, November 13, 2024:** Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen a significant exodus of users following the recent US presidential election. The platform, now a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, has been criticized for a rise in hate speech, misinformation, and problematic content moderation.
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform created by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has welcomed over one million new users in the past week. The platform has seen a surge in popularity since the election, with users citing concerns over X’s content moderation policies as a primary driver.
Meta-owned Threads has also experienced a boost in users, with its monthly active users now exceeding 275 million.
Despite the increasing popularity of Bluesky and Threads, X remains a prominent platform for news, official statements, and political commentary. However, the platform’s value has been significantly downgraded as advertisers pull back due to concerns over its content moderation practices.
Some high-profile X users have maintained their accounts to preserve their usernames but are now posting more actively on other platforms they deem more aligned with their values.
While Bluesky and Threads are gaining momentum, the future of X remains uncertain amidst the ongoing controversies surrounding its content moderation policies and the platform’s growing association with political misinformation and hate speech.
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