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The Latest Breaking News from Mastodon

Defectors seek alternatives to Musk-owned Twitter

Paris (AFP) - Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, users irked by the platform's new regime have vowed to move their online presence elsewhere, with German-owned Mastodon attracting the most attention.

AFP

What is Mastodon, the social media site that Twitter seems to be blocking?

Twitter just banned Mastondon’s account, and appears to be blocking links to the site

Evening Standard

What is Mastodon as Twitter takeover sees thousands opt for alternative social media site

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter means that users have been keen to leave their accounts behind.

Daily Record

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What is Mastodon and how do you sign up for it?

Many users have been looking for alternatives to Twitter following its takeover by Tesla billionaire Elon Musk.

The National (Scotland)

How to join Mastodon, the Twitter alternative quickly attracting new users

Signing up is fairly simple, although there are a couple of extra steps.

Wales Online

Is Mastodon the new Twitter?

People are abandoning Twitter and one social media platform might be reaping the benefits - so what makes Mastodon different?

The New Daily

Top Scottish accounts flock to alternative Twitter-style social media

LEADING Scottish Twitter users have announced that they have signed up for Mastodon in the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform.

The National (Scotland)

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Users flock to Mastodon after Elon Musk Twitter takeover

230,000 new users have joined in a matter of days

Wales Online

Interest in Mastodon spikes amid Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

Twitter will force users to pay $8 a month to remain verified, which is causing some to consider other options

The Independent UK

Time to trade tweets for toots?

As Elon Musk rattles his new plaything, Twitter, some head for the exits. Others stay to watch the fun.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Elon Musk’s first week as Twitter owner has users flocking elsewhere

It’s been a week since Elon Musk strode into the Twitter headquarters with a kitchen sink, signalling his official takeover of the company.

The Conversation

Mass migration from Twitter is likely to be an uphill battle – just ask ex-Tumblr users

Elon Musk announced that “the bird is freed” when his US$44 billion acquisition of Twitter officially closed on Oct. 27, 2022. Some users on the microblogging platform saw this as a reason to fly away.

The Conversation

X alternatives: Twitter users trying Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon

Elon Musk's takeover has brought Twitter to the brink, pushing some users to start looking elsewhere. Here are our top picks for the best alternatives

Evening Standard

Mastodon gained 70,000 users after Musk’s Twitter takeover. I joined them

The platform is home to a devoted base of left-leaning communities – and no one billionaire can control it

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The Guardian - UK

Could Elon Musk’s era spell the end of social media billionaires?

Twitter’s biggest tryhard has taken over the platform, but the social media industry could be heading for multiple crises, says tech writer Richard Seymour

The Guardian - US

Musk’s takeover divides top Twitter users: flee the hate or stay and fight?

Shonda Rhimes and Sara Bareilles are among celebrities leaving the platform, but others are struggling with the decision

The Guardian - UK

Download festival review – monster metal weekend roars back to full volume

At capacity again after two years of Covid, jubilant crowds greet showstopping turns from full-glam Kiss to musically flashy Iron Maiden and the fury of Bleed from Within

Creative Bloq

Thinking of leaving X? Here are 10 Twitter alternatives to consider

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The Guardian - UK

TechScape: 25 tweet-long takes on Twitter’s future under Elon Musk

Why did the richest man in the world buy a social media site? What will he do with it? Here’s our best guess, in 25 tweet-length takes

The Street

What is Mastodon?

Can Elon Musk's deal become a turning point for Twitter-like alternatives?

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