Twitter is a central meeting place. R...
Explore how Twitter's recent changes impact pro-democracy discussions and discover alternative platforms for meaningful connection.
Twitter is a central meeting place. Recent changes seem to be aimed at denying a platform/place to pro-democracy thinkers, through bans, harassment, or disgust. What else is there to connect? #Mastodon? Older techs? #Blogs? #RSS? Email #listserv???
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Toot
Explore how pro-democracy users are migrating from Twitter and whether Mastodon can evolve into a central hub for discussion and connection.
Tweet
Explore alternatives to Twitter for pro-democracy discussions, including Mastodon, blogs, and email, as the platform shifts its focus.
The Twitter changes are meant to deny Twitter to pro-democracy thinkers
Explore how recent Twitter changes aim to marginalize pro-democracy voices and the need for alternative platforms to regroup and connect.