The London Marathon has decided to permanently boycott social media platform X, associating the decision with the increased vitriol and abusive behavior prevalent on the site since Elon Musk's acquisition. Event director Hugh Brasher highlighted the harsh criticism faced by athlete Eilish McColgan on social media, calling it abhorrent. He asserted that the London Marathon values positivity and joy, contrasting this with the negativity on X, which he feels does not align with the marathon's mission to celebrate humanity together. In related news, the marathon continues to enforce its policy regarding trans women's participation in races following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
The London Marathon's director, Hugh Brasher, announced a permanent boycott of X due to the platform's toxic environment that contradicts the event's positive values.
Brasher highlighted the unacceptable abuse aimed at athlete Eilish McColgan, emphasizing that social media interactions have deteriorated into vitriol, leading to the boycott decision.
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