Celebrities Flee X in Droves, Citing Musk's Involvement in 2024 Election
In the aftermath of Elon Musk's appointment as leader of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, a number of high-profile celebrities and major brands have announced their departure from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The tech mogul's campaign involvement and financial incentives for those who voted for the Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election have sparked outrage among these self-important figures. They believe their presence on the platform lent credibility to Musk and, by extension, former President Trump's victory.
"You being on this platform made no never mind to nobody's vote. Trust and Believe, okay? You leaving X means absolutely nothing."
Celebrities such as Bette Midler, Don Lemon, and Jamie Lee Curtis have all made grand announcements about their departure from the platform. However, the reality is that their absence will go largely unnoticed, as many users were unaware of their presence on X in the first place.
"Gabrielle Union joins growing list of figures leaving X. Enough is enough," the actress wrote in a lengthy letter. In response, one user commented, "Gabrielle, I did some research and learn that nobody gives a that you are leaving X."
The Guardian, a news outlet, has also announced its decision to no longer post on X, citing the platform's promotion of "far-right conspiracy theories and racism." However, these so-called "conspiracy theories" often turn out to be the truth, revealed months later. The real reason behind their departure is the fact that Musk is now working with Trump, which the media outlets cannot tolerate.
The Rise of Blue Sky and the Downfall of Threads
In the wake of the exodus from X, celebrities have flocked to rival social media platforms, with Blue Sky emerging as the new destination of choice. Actors, directors, musicians, and journalists have all joined the platform, hoping to find a "safe space" away from the perceived toxicity of X.
However, the transition to Blue Sky has not been without its own challenges. The platform is reportedly drowning under the weight of reports, with over 42,000 reports received in the past 24 hours, equating to around 3,000 reports per hour. This influx of reports has prompted the creation of a "Blue Sky Safety" account, which aims to quickly remove the "most harmful content."
"The left are flocking to their safe space Blue Sky. I will be sharing the best of their derang post exposing their inanity for all to see," says the Libs of Blue Sky account, hinting at the potential for further comedy and drama on the platform.
The failure of the much-hyped Threads platform, which was touted as an "X killer," has also become evident, as the celebrities have opted for Blue Sky instead. This suggests that the left-leaning echo chamber they sought to create has not gained the traction they had hoped for.
In the end, the departure of these self-important celebrities from X is unlikely to have any significant impact on the platform's success. Instead, their exodus may actually improve the overall experience for users, as they no longer have to contend with the "Trump derangement and nonsense" that these figures often brought to the table.
"Get lost, goodbye. Don't let the door hit you with the good Lord split you. All right, we good."
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The Exodus of Self-Important Celebrities from X
Celebrities Flee X in Droves, Citing Musk's Involvement in 2024 Election
In the aftermath of Elon Musk's appointment as leader of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, a number of high-profile celebrities and major brands have announced their departure from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The tech mogul's campaign involvement and financial incentives for those who voted for the Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election have sparked outrage among these self-important figures. They believe their presence on the platform lent credibility to Musk and, by extension, former President Trump's victory.
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Celebrities such as Bette Midler, Don Lemon, and Jamie Lee Curtis have all made grand announcements about their departure from the platform. However, the reality is that their absence will go largely unnoticed, as many users were unaware of their presence on X in the first place.
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The Guardian, a news outlet, has also announced its decision to no longer post on X, citing the platform's promotion of "far-right conspiracy theories and racism." However, these so-called "conspiracy theories" often turn out to be the truth, revealed months later. The real reason behind their departure is the fact that Musk is now working with Trump, which the media outlets cannot tolerate.
The Rise of Blue Sky and the Downfall of Threads
In the wake of the exodus from X, celebrities have flocked to rival social media platforms, with Blue Sky emerging as the new destination of choice. Actors, directors, musicians, and journalists have all joined the platform, hoping to find a "safe space" away from the perceived toxicity of X.
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However, the transition to Blue Sky has not been without its own challenges. The platform is reportedly drowning under the weight of reports, with over 42,000 reports received in the past 24 hours, equating to around 3,000 reports per hour. This influx of reports has prompted the creation of a "Blue Sky Safety" account, which aims to quickly remove the "most harmful content."
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The failure of the much-hyped Threads platform, which was touted as an "X killer," has also become evident, as the celebrities have opted for Blue Sky instead. This suggests that the left-leaning echo chamber they sought to create has not gained the traction they had hoped for.
In the end, the departure of these self-important celebrities from X is unlikely to have any significant impact on the platform's success. Instead, their exodus may actually improve the overall experience for users, as they no longer have to contend with the "Trump derangement and nonsense" that these figures often brought to the table.