Liberals migrating to Bluesky indicates a broader political separation, as they give up on the 20th-century ideal of a public sphere where all voices coexist.
The surge in new users on Bluesky reflects dissatisfaction with X (formerly Twitter) under Elon Musk, who has altered the platform to become more accommodating to racism and other harmful sentiments.
As social media becomes ubiquitous, platforms are witnessing a zero-sum game; growth in one may inherently lead to losses in others as users seek community.
Musk has dismantled effective moderation measures on X, making it increasingly challenging for users to filter out extremist voices, hence driving liberals to seek alternative platforms.
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