I’ve joined Bluesky and it feels like a breath of fresh air – in some ways…
John Naughton
Stephen King leaves X, describing atmosphere as ‘too toxic’
October 2024
The networker
The blogosphere is in full bloom. The rest of the internet has wilted
John Naughton
As blogging pioneer Dave Winer’s site turns 30, it’s a reminder that good writing and thinking has flourished beyond the reach of social media
September 2024
Elon Musk hits back at UK government after he is not invited to tech summit
X owner responds by saying people should avoid UK when ‘they’re releasing convicted pedophiles’
Racism, misogyny, lies: how did X become so full of hatred? And is it ethical to keep using it?
Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter, I and many others have been looking for alternatives. Who wants to share a platform with the likes of Andrew Tate and Tommy Robinson?
Advertiser exodus from X gathers pace with 26% ‘planning to cut spending’
Annual survey highlights growing concern about platform content and trust in information disseminated
August 2024
TechScape newsletter
TechScape: Why I can’t stop writing about Elon Musk
My close read of the world’s most powerful posting addict turned up surprising results. Plus, a viral press release about AI, and Nvidia is accused of ‘unjust enrichment’
‘Threads is just deathly dull’: have Twitter quitters found what they are looking for on other networks?
There’s been an exodus of users from X, propelled by Elon Musk’s lurch to the far right, but the alternatives have drawbacks too
As an ex-Twitter boss, I have a way to grab Elon Musk’s attention. If he keeps stirring unrest, get an arrest warrant
Bruce Daisley
Nicolás Maduro blocks X for 10 days in Venezuela amid spat with Elon Musk
Labour needs X to get its message out however much it may wish it didn’t
July 2024
My bricklayer’s gone viral! Why construction workers are the new social media stars
Dale Vince sues Guido Fawkes owner for libel over Hamas claims
May 2024
Revealed: US university lecturer behind far-right Twitter account and publishing house
‘That open tweet is the canvas’: behind the highs, lows and memes of Black Twitter
April 2024
Husband of jailed Russian blogger signs up for Ukraine war to secure her release
Alexei Blinovsky reported to have joined unit popular with politicians and VIPs keen to curry favour with the Kremlin
March 2024
Elon Musk defends stance on diversity and free speech during tense interview
How positive male role models are detoxifying the social media ‘manosphere’
February 2024
Gary Lineker describes BBC impartiality row as ‘lovers’ tiff’
Match of the Day presenter says he and corporation are ‘fine now’ and that he has stepped away from X toxicity
January 2024
Fashion Statement newsletter
Why shopping influencers are flocking to Substack
We used to look to magazines, store assistants and bloggers to help us decide what to buy. Now the publishing site has become the go-to spot for style advice
