Mastodawn

It should be considered common sense that there are no good reasons remaining to have an account on X. But people still believe that their posts on X generate engagement or awareness, as they ignore the trash posted along with their content. They worry about giving up on their followers, but bots have no feelings.
In this article by @parismarx, several excellent points are made that it's time to stop now.

#LeaveX #DigitalSovereignty #MastodonCanada
https://disconnect.blog/its-time-to-stop-posting-on-x/

It’s time to stop posting on X

There aren’t any good arguments left to stay on Elon Musk’s platform

Disconnect

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Robert W. Gehl 1d ago

@ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty @parismarx On this topic, I'm giving a book talk tomorrow at York University, focusing on the late 2022 wave of folks who left Twitter for Mastodon.

https://www.yorku.ca/research/connected-minds/events/book-launch/

Lots of people quit X back then. Lots of people ought to do it now.

#leaveX

Book Launch - Connected Minds

The Connected Minds Book Launch celebrates new interdisciplinary publications exploring the intersections of technology, society, and justice. Featuring readings and discussions with authors, the event highlights arts-based, EDI-forward scholarship while engaging the community in critical conversations about human values, agency, and ethical innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with authors, ask questions, and […]

Connected Minds

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ElbowsUpforDigitalSovereignty 1d ago

@rwg @parismarx

Hey, that's me! November 2022.
Tell all those Yorkies that they want to hang out with all the cool kids in the #MastodonCanada community.

Well... cooler than yours truly...

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