The author argues that Twitter (now X) has become an irredeemable platform under Elon Musk, filled with abuse, hate speech, and even AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. They recount their decision to leave and implore others, including public figures, to abandon the platform, stating that it's a 'war that can't be won' and the only path is to step away.
The article describes Twitter, now X, as a 'war that can't be won,' asserting that the platform has become irredeemable. The author shares their personal 'sad epiphany' after the 2024 US election, realizing they had to leave X due to increasing abuse and a lack of engagement with their content. They criticize the British political sphere and others who remained, attributing their reluctance to habit, ego, and the platform's addictive nature. The author recounts witnessing X's continued degradation under Elon Musk, citing instances like Musk endorsing far-right activist Tommy Robinson, neo-Nazis abusing the monetized blue-tick system, and X's AI assistant Grok generating sexual abuse imagery of women and children, alongside requests for child pornography. The piece argues that it's unacceptable for government ministers to make policy announcements or journalists to share work on a platform that systematically promotes white supremacy and hosts such egregious content. It dismisses the idea of 'staying to fight,' advocating instead for a complete withdrawal from X, which the author believes is 'drifting towards irrelevance' and has become a 'containment pen for jumped-up fascists.' The ultimate message is that X is 'long dead,' and the only winning move is to step away for good.
