In this new article published in the Journal of Information and Communication Sciences (COMeIN), PhD researcher Marta Cambronero takes a close look at the rising alternatives to Twitter/X that are shaking up how we think about social media. Platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky aren’t just replacements – they’re built on principles of decentralization, user control, and community moderation, offering a radically different vision for online spaces.
Cambronero explores how these networks put power back in users’ hands, moving away from corporate algorithms and toward more transparent, ethical design. It’s not just about leaving Twitter, it’s about reimagining what social media could be: more democratic, inclusive, and responsive to its users.
Read more here: Alternatives to X that prefigure a different future for the public sphere.
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