The Free Software Foundation Europe deleted its account on X
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The Free Software Foundation Europe deleted its account on X. The
platform never aligned with our values and no longer serves as a space
for communication. What initially intended to be a place for dialogue and
information exchange has turned into a centralised arena of hostility,
misinformation, and profit-driven control, far removed from the ideals
of freedom we stand for.
Since Elon Musk acquired the social network formerly known as
Twitter and rebranded it as X, the Free Software Foundation Europe
(FSFE) has been closely monitoring the developments of this proprietary
platform, a space we were never comfortable joining, yet one that was
once important for reaching members of society who were not active in
our preferred spaces for interaction. Over time, it has become
increasingly hostile, with misinformation, harassment, and hate speech
more visible than ever.
The FSFE initially joined Twitter as it offered a space to promote
the Free Software values and to interact with policymakers,
journalists, and above all, reaching to people who were not yet
familiar with Free Software and its benefits. The social network was
another tool the FSFE used to share information about our initiatives,
to explain to users their right to control our technology, and to
promote software freedom across society, while also encouraging the use
of alternative, decentralised social media networks.
However, the current platform direction and climate combined with an algorithm
that prioritises hatred, polarisation, and sensationalism, alongside
growing privacy and data protection concerns, has led us to the
decision to part ways with this platform.
Consequently, the FSFE decided to permanently delete its account on
X. We keep being active on some other proprietary platforms in order
to reach a wider part of society, journalists, and decision makers.
At the same time, we strongly encourage everyone who shares our
commitment to digital freedom and decentralisation to join us in the
Fediverse. Unlike proprietary platforms driven by profit and
centralised control, the Fediverse empowers users to choose how and
where they connect, ensuring transparency, autonomy, and resilience.
Follow the FSFE on Mastodon and Peertube!
