Elon Musk’s ‘X’ Faces Exodus As Users Shift To ‘Bluesky’ Over Concerns About Government Influence

New Delhi, 19th November 2024: Elon Musk’s micro-blogging platform, ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), is facing a significant user migration to Jack Dorsey’s ‘Bluesky’ in the wake of Musk’s close ties to newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. Within a few days, Bluesky has gained over a million new users, raising concerns about the future of X’s independence and user freedom.

Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, has been a vocal supporter of Trump and is now set to play a critical advisory role in the new administration. This association has led to unease among X users, who fear the platform may become influenced by government policies and lose its impartiality.

Critics worry that Musk’s policies will align closely with government interests, potentially limiting freedom of speech and suppressing dissenting voices on the platform. Many users anticipate reduced visibility for anti-government content and have begun seeking alternatives, with Bluesky emerging as the most popular choice.

Owned by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Bluesky operates similarly to X, offering text-centric posts, images, videos, and direct messaging. The platform, however, emphasizes a more curated experience where users only see content from people they follow, unlike X’s ‘For You’ and ‘Following’ tabs, which display a wider range of content.

The platform’s user base has grown exponentially since Trump’s election victory, as more individuals explore Bluesky as a refuge from potential biases on ‘X’.

‘Bluesky’ limits visible content to posts from followed accounts, ensuring a more controlled and personalized user experience. Users can share messages of up to 300 words, slightly more than X. Freedom of With fewer perceived external influences, Bluesky is being embraced as a more neutral platform.

As Musk assumes a significant role in Trump’s administration, the future of X’s operations remains uncertain. For now, the migration to Bluesky signals a growing demand for platforms that prioritize transparency and independence.