Since the entrepreneur and owner of X, Elon Muskexpressed his public and financial support for Donald Trump, who was elected president of the United States for the second time in the last campaign, hundreds of thousands of users questioned his permanence on the South African magnate’s social network and considered the possibility of moving to a new platform with similar features, called “Bluesky”.
Since the entrepreneur and owner of X, Elon Muskexpressed his public and financial support for Donald Trump, who was elected president of the United States for the second time in the last campaign, hundreds of thousands of users questioned his permanence on the South African magnate’s social network and considered the possibility of moving to a new platform with similar features, called “Bluesky”.
Bluesky is a social network Developed by Jack Dorsey, the former creator of Twitter, and it has a blue butterfly as a logo, which inevitably reminds us of the little blue bird that characterized that social network. For many, this platform represents an alternative to The platform purchased by Musk in 2022 sees numerous casualties.
“It’s official, 1,000,000 people have joined Bluesky in just the last day! Welcome and thank you for being here!” wrote the platform in a message published on its social network and on its X account. Currently, has 16 million usersstrong growth for a platform that had 10 million in mid-September.
Since the entrepreneur and owner of X, Elon Muskexpressed his public and financial support for Donald Trump, who was elected president of the United States for the second time in the last campaign, hundreds of thousands of users questioned his permanence on the South African magnate’s social network and considered the possibility of moving to a new platform with similar features, called “Bluesky”.
Bluesky is a social network Developed by Jack Dorsey, the former creator of Twitter, and it has a blue butterfly as a logo, which inevitably reminds us of the little blue bird that characterized that social network. For many, this platform represents an alternative to The platform purchased by Musk in 2022 sees numerous casualties.
“It’s official, 1,000,000 people have joined Bluesky in just the last day! Welcome and thank you for being here!” wrote the platform in a message published on its social network and on its X account. Currently, has 16 million usersstrong growth for a platform that had 10 million in mid-September.
Audiences. Bluesky, as an alternative, seems poised to attract those users seeking a different environment.
Hello, thank you for joining us today. We’re here to discuss the recent development in the social media world regarding the growing popularity of Bluesky, a platform seen as an alternative to Twitter. Our first guest is Sarah, an avid Twitter user who has been following the platform’s progress closely for some time. Hi Sarah, can you tell us more about Bluesky and why you think it has gained so much traction recently?
Sarah: Sure thing! Bluesky is a social media platform that was developed by Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter. It’s designed to be a decentralized platform where users are in control of their data and content, rather than having it all stored by a central authority like Twitter or Facebook. This means that users can move their profiles and followers from one server to another, rather than being locked into a specific platform. The platform also has a focus on open-source technology, which allows for more transparency and collaboration among users. As for why it’s gaining traction now, I think it’s because there’s a lot of dissatisfaction with Twitter’s recent direction under Elon Musk. Many people are concerned about his support for Donald Trump and the potential for the platform to become less welcoming to diverse voices. Bluesky offers a promising alternative with a similar interface and decentralized approach.
Thank you, Sarah. Elon Musk’s support for Trump has certainly been a topic of discussion lately. John, as an expert in politics, can you share your thoughts on this? How might Elon Musk’s stance on Trump impact his ownership of Twitter and the platform’s future?
John: It’s a very interesting question. Elon Musk’s support for Trump has certainly raised eyebrows and concerns among some users, especially given his recent actions like reinstating the former president’s account. It’s unclear how this will affect Twitter’s user base long-term, but there’s no doubt that it’s alienated many users who oppose Trump and his views. In terms of the platform’s future, it’s possible that we’ll see a shift towards more conservative voices and content, potentially undermining Twitter’s role as a mainstream platform for public conversation. This could lead to a further fragmentation of the social media landscape, with different platforms catering to different