We’d love to leave X, but sadly have little choice | Letters
Mat Watkinson and Keith Flett respond to Jonathan Liew’s article asking why many self-professed progressives still use Elon Musk’s social media platformJonathan Liew wonders why people are still on Elon...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Mat Watkinson and Keith Flett respond to Jonathan Liew’s article asking why many self-professed progressives still use Elon Musk’s social media platform Jonathan Liew wonders why people are still on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X ( If you’re still on Elon Musk’s X, ask yourself this: why?, 28 May ). There is an obvious answer: all major companies refuse to leave it. Sadly, it’s the quickest way to complain and get a result. The BBC, supermarkets and travel companies are all in thrall to its power, because they know they can reach us as swiftly as we can reach them. They’re terrified of the oligarch’s influence. No one should have that power, but it will only start to crumble if these major influences on our lives leave X. Mat Watkinson Scarborough, North Yorkshire Continue reading...