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How Is Bluesky Doing as a Kinder, Gentler X?

A flurry of scientists and journalists hoped their participation would strike a blow against misinformation and hate

There’s a moral to this story: If we are departing for a kinder, gentler social medium, we will not get our wish if we pack the hate with us.

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Do Readers Remember Bluesky, the Kinder, Gentler Twitter?

It is still playing catchup in terms of user numbers

If you don’t want conflict or controversy, don’t pretend you want to be where the news is. And don’t be surprised if your platform mostly appeals to conventional people who all agree with each other.

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Charlie Kirk Shooting: A Reader Who Lives Nearby Reflects

"Our kids had friends at the event on the university campus. My son's brother-in-law is a police officer who was on scene"

The local elementary school went on lockdown due to the killer running, possibly in their direction, who was assumed to still be armed.

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R.I.P Charlie Kirk, Who Was Killed While in Dialogue with College Students

He was a great man of faith who dared to speak his mind.

Kirk openly invited dialogue and debate among people with different views and backgrounds. He always fought for others’ right to speak their minds.

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