Two years after Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, it’s obvious users should switch to anything else. I take a look at how Mastodon and Bluesky are faring.
Elon Musk
A look at non-white versions of classic cartoon characters
Elon Musk posted a tweet grumbling about non-white versions of older cartoon characters. I look at why we’re seeing more diverse versions.
A year of Twitter under Elon Musk; also, the current state of Twitter alternatives
A look at the state of Twitter since Elon Musk bought the social network a year ago. Also, my recommended Twitter alternatives.
“X mars the spot”: Twitter now renamed “X”
As of this week, Elon Musk has renamed Twitter “X.” While it’s Musk’s favorite letter, I go into reasons why it’s a terrible site name.
Six months of Twitter under Elon Musk; also, the current state of Twitter alternatives
Six months into Elon Musk buying Twitter, I take a look at the state of affairs for the social network, and what alternatives exist.
Twitter slaps a “state-affiliated media” label on NPR
Twitter, the Elon Musk-owned social network, has slapped NPR with a “state-affiliated media” label, despite not being such.
Blog status update (February 2023): Site traffic post-Twitter is… the same?
This month’s blog status update looks at whether or not my bailing on Twitter had any effect on site traffic. (The answer’s “not much.”)
RIP Twitter (as we know it)
“RIP Twitter” (as we know it) is Twitter’s new status quo under Elon Musk, and the reason why, after years of use, I’ve quit Twitter.
Basic Mastodon tips for new users
With Mastodon’s rise in popularity, here’s a look at some basic Mastodon tips for new users of the federated social network.
Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but will users stay?
As of late October 2022, Elon Musk finally owns Twitter, and is bringing about rapid changes. But will users (and myself) bother to stay?