In a recent WIRED interview, Mark Cuban discussed his pharmaceutical company, Cost Plus Drugs, highlighting its success in disrupting the industry by offering transparent pricing and significantly lower drug costs. Cuban claims the company has lowered prices daily for 18 months, resulting in potential billion-dollar savings for Medicare. He also commented on his move from X to Bluesky, citing Bluesky’s superior troll-blocking and engagement features, contrasting it with X’s current state under Elon Musk’s ownership. Cuban believes Bluesky offers a more genuine social networking experience.
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AOC achieving one million followers on Bluesky marks a significant milestone, not just for her personally, but also for the platform itself. It highlights Bluesky’s potential to attract a substantial user base, especially within politically engaged circles. The speed at which she reached this number suggests a considerable level of pre-existing support and anticipation for an alternative to Twitter/X.
The event certainly sparks discussion about the future of social media platforms and the role of political figures in shaping their trajectory. Many see AOC’s rapid follower growth as a direct response to frustrations with Twitter’s current environment under Elon Musk’s leadership.… Continue reading
Democrats, and many others, are migrating away from X, formerly known as Twitter, and finding refuge on Bluesky. This mass exodus isn’t solely driven by political affiliation, although the perceived alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump certainly plays a significant role.
The toxic environment fostered under Musk’s leadership is a major factor. The platform’s decline has been swift, marked by increased bot activity, technical malfunctions, and a general deterioration of the user experience. Many users report a significant drop in meaningful engagement, finding the conversations shallow and often unproductive, with a preponderance of negative and low-quality content dominating their feeds.… Continue reading
Following the recent U.S. presidential election, X experienced its largest user exodus since Elon Musk’s acquisition, with users migrating to platforms like Bluesky and Threads. This mass departure is attributed to escalating concerns about bots, partisan advertising, and harassment, issues perceived as reaching a breaking point after the election. Platforms like Bluesky saw a significant surge in new users, including notable groups such as Taylor Swift fans, highlighting a growing dissatisfaction with X’s current environment. This shift underscores the importance of platform ownership and user control, as individuals seek alternative spaces for online communication.
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Liberals are fleeing X again — this time for Bluesky. It’s a familiar story: another exodus from a social media platform that has become increasingly hostile to certain viewpoints. While some users are simply seeking a less toxic online environment, others are actively abandoning X due to their disgust with Elon Musk’s ownership and the changes he has implemented since taking over.
People are drawn to Bluesky for its simplicity and user-friendly interface, a refreshing change from the chaos and algorithm-driven content on X. The platform is often described as a return to the early days of Twitter, before it became saturated with outrage bait and political extremism.… Continue reading
Since the recent US election, Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has seen a surge in user growth, gaining over 1.25 million users in just a week. This influx appears to be driven by users migrating from X (formerly Twitter) who are unhappy with owner Elon Musk’s political leanings and changes to the platform. Many perceive Bluesky as a more welcoming alternative for those with progressive views, offering greater user control and a less hostile environment. While it remains to be seen if Bluesky can sustain its momentum, the shift reflects a growing trend of users seeking platforms that align with their political and social beliefs, leading to a potential fragmentation of online discourse.
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Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has experienced a surge in new users following the recent election. This influx is largely attributed to a wave of disgruntled Twitter users, now known as X, who have been unhappy with the platform’s direction under Elon Musk’s leadership.
Many users are drawn to Bluesky’s promise of a more open and less restrictive environment compared to X. They complain that their feeds on X have become overrun with content they have no interest in, often politically charged or filled with drama, even though they follow primarily artists and creators. The constant barrage of unwanted content has driven many to seek a more focused and curated experience.… Continue reading
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