The publication's criticism didn't stop at the platform itself but extended to its owner, Elon Musk, suggesting that his leadership has created an environment ripe for misinformation.
According to Mediaite, the publication's statement read, "The US presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time." The statement further announced that the publication no longer deemed the website a suitable outlet for its journalism. "We think that the benefits of being on [the website] are now outweighed by the negatives," the publication explained, suggesting that "resources could be better used promoting our journalism elsewhere."
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Since Musk took ownership, he has significantly transformed the platform, which has subsequently faced accusations of bias and misuse of influence. Despite these changes, the publication's decision to withdraw its editorial accounts does not prevent individual users from sharing articles on the platform. The publication also noted that it would occasionally embed content from the website in live news updates on its site when necessary.
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In a bid to promote individual freedom and limit the influence of social media giants, the publication urged its audience to access news directly from their website. It highlighted its reader-funded model, which is free from "viral content tailored to the whims of the social media giants' algorithms." This move underscores the publication's commitment to traditional journalistic values and its resistance to the unchecked influence of powerful tech companies.
