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KRoshanK
@kroshank.bsky.social
“Play long-term games with long-term people.”
Why it matters
This mass exodus represents a fundamental shift in how d global scientific community communicates and collaborates online. D departure of researchers from X threatens science communication, public engagement with research, & professional networking that drives innovation and discovery
August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The migration accelerated following key events including Brazil’s temporary ban of X in August 2024 and controversies surrounding platform owner Elon Musk’s political activities, with network effects sustaining growth as colleagues follow each other to the new platform
August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Scientists praise Bluesky’s AT Protocol for enabling user-driven algorithms and customizable feeds tailored to specific disciplines, recreating the collaborative environment of “old Twitter” without algorithmic manipulation
August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A study tracking 300,000 academic users found that 18% transitioned from X to Bluesky between 2023 and early 2025, with transition rates varying dramatically by discipline - from 13.3% in medicine to 31.3% in arts and humanities.
August 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM