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Brazil Bailed on Twitter, and So Did I: The Vibes Are Off

2 HN points • 05 Sep 24
🕹 Technology Social media Internet culture Tech Trends Digital Platforms User Experience
  1. Brazil's Supreme Court banning Twitter led to a big drop in users there, and many are trying out other platforms like Bluesky.
  2. Bluesky is gaining popularity because it has cool features that users find fun and engaging, unlike some other social media apps.
  3. The writer feels stuck between using both Threads and Bluesky, realizing social media is becoming more divided and siloed.