Over the last few days, I have considered continuing to use Twitter as an active platform. I have been trying to decide whether to focus time on it.
In full transparency, this is not related to the recent events but was further fueled by the owner and what voices are amplified on the platform. I used Twitter to market the UNB store, but since the ownership transition, my efforts on the platform have stayed the same while my results have significantly decreased. I would post and interact well with likes, comments, and shares. Not to mention, clicks to the store have all been reduced to 1-2 likes a post, and there are virtually no clicks on most posts, and the ones that drive traffic are 1-2. At this same time, my referral traffic went from Twitter, the top referer, to falling out of the top 5, and Reddit became the top referring social media site. In September, I dropped all effort for the Unb Store on Twitter.
The following change allows people whom you block to see your posts. This should be a fundamental, essential feature on all social media platforms. I have blocked people I don’t want to see my content or interact with, and their reasoning for this change doesn’t make sense.
The last reason is the ownership and how Twitter is being run. I am going to get political here for a minute: the content that is being pushed on the platform is not in the best interest of a gay man. My vision for the country and the current ownership do not intersect. And I, in good conscience, support a company that is working against the best interests of the LGBT community.
One example is that I recently posted about dumping Twitter on my UNBTIM account, and it got very little interaction. I’m not going to come right out and say the algorithm blocked or made my post less visible, but being a free speech platform, it appears that some speech is more equal than others.
I want to start sending out or sharing undies/gear guys so you know who is on the platform and make it a better community for gear guys. Here is why I think BlueSky is the best alternative
- Allows spicy content—Much like Twitter, it allows users to post suggestive and spicy content without fear of having their posts deleted or their accounts banned.
- Similar interface – if you are familiar with Twitter, BlueSky is very similar, and there is less of a learning curve. Firmer Twitter Employees created the service, and it has a lot of work and needed features to be implemented, but the recent addition of video and DM makes it a more compelling service
- One of BlueSky’s most striking features is its friendliness. Since joining, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in insults and misinformation. This welcoming environment is ideal for building a gear community where everyone feels comfortable and respected.
One key reason for my decision to shift to BlueSky is the company’s stance on social issues. Twitter’s current ownership has supported causes that threaten the rights of LGBT people and people of color. As a member of these communities, I can not in good conscience support a company that does not actively work to protect our rights.
If you do join, send me a DM or public message. I plan on sharing all the gear guys on BlueSky. I want to facilitate building a massive community of guys who love underwear, speedos, spandex, and other gear. By the way, I am UNBTim there before I forget.
Several guys already joined BlueSky, and I hope to see more of you there.
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Trump won get over it
A big change over Nothing do not buy into what the media has been peddling I saw thru it .