The Guardian Ceases Posting on Elon Musk’s X Platform

The Guardian Stops Posting on Elon Musk’s X Platform, Citing “Toxic Environment

The Guardian Ceases Posting on Elon Musk's 'Toxic' X Platform — The Guardian

The Guardian, a prominent British newspaper, has announced that it will no longer post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The decision comes amid growing concerns about the platform’s direction under Elon Musk’s ownership, which the newspaper has described as a “toxic media platform.”

The Guardian emphasized that its decision was partly influenced by the US presidential election, which it believes highlighted Musk’s role in using X to shape political discourse.

While the newspaper will continue to allow users to share its articles and embed X posts in its coverage, it has decided that the risks now outweigh the benefits of maintaining an active presence on the platform. The Guardian pointed to the disturbing content, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism, that is often promoted on X as a key factor in its decision.

This move also aligns with the newspaper’s broader stance against Musk’s political affiliations, particularly his support for Donald Trump. Critics of The Guardian on X have accused the newspaper of promoting “woke propaganda” and “virtue signaling,” highlighting the tension between Musk’s platform and the Guardian’s liberal leanings.

The departure from X raises questions about whether other media outlets will follow suit. Competitors like Meta’s Threads and Jack Dorsey’s Bluesky have seen growth, with Bluesky gaining four million new users in just two months. However, Bluesky remains relatively small compared to X, with 15 million users worldwide.