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Researchers Abandon X for Bluesky Amid Misinformation Crisis
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- A study of over 800 researchers finds X (formerly Twitter) losing professional value, with migration to Bluesky.
- About 75% view X as much less useful for networking; nearly 40% have deleted accounts.
- Only 11% still use X, signaling a sharp decline in academic engagement.
- Musk-era misinformation and harassment are cited as diminishing X, while Bluesky offers better moderation and control.
