I give my thoughts on what criteria should make up an ideal social network, and why we might not see such anytime soon.
Recommended Twitter alternatives (2025 edition)
A look at my recommended alternatives to Twitter, for those seeking an alternative to Elon Musk’s social network.
Two years after Musk’s Twitter takeover: a look at the state of alternatives
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.
Jack Dorsey leaves Bluesky, calls Twitter “freedom technology”
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has left Bluesky’s board and fully returned to using Twitter, calling it “freedom technology.”
Recommended Twitter alternatives
A look at Twitter alternatives, from Twitter replacements like Mastodon to old-school standbys like Facebook.
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.
Social network review: Bluesky
My review of Bluesky, the new Twitter-like federated social network that’s currently in an invite-only beta.
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.