After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, many scientists report the platform is no longer suitable for professional use. A recent survey indicates that researchers are increasingly turning to Bluesky, which they view as more useful, welcoming, and aligned with their goals.
I feel like maybe the Arab Spring, inspirational as it was, was half-baked. I believe it’s possible that open broadcast microblogging system might have generated a sense of solidarity and community that exceeded the facts on the ground.