St. John’s Ditches X, Other Municipalities Follow Suit
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, is closing its X account due to significantly declining user engagement and concerns regarding misinformation, negative discourse, and content moderation challenges. This decision, unanimously approved by city council, follows a staff recommendation highlighting Facebook’s superior performance as a communication tool. The city is exploring alternative platforms, such as Bluesky, and this action mirrors similar decisions by other public bodies and municipalities. The move is not solely attributed to Elon Musk’s ownership but rather the overall effectiveness and suitability of the platform for city communications.
John Q. Hosedrinker