This infographic of Twitter’s biggest political accounts is shocking – but not surprising
When self-described free-speech absolutist Elon Musk bought Twitter, it was an imperfect site with a racism problem, more trolls than a Norwegian folk tale, and a sideline in sexist harrassment.
It also had a complaints procedure that worked more often than not, many people carrying out the racism, sexism and general trolling were suspended – sometimes permanently – and blue ticks identified those in some way in the public eye, whose identities had been verified to Twitter.
Now, reports to Twitter, or X, of accounts using threats, racism, sexism, harrassment and even glorifying actual Nazism, can be bounced back with a ‘no violation’ message, blue ticks mean someone has paid Elon Musk to get a higher grade of service, and the ‘verified’ accounts’ posts are pushed higher up people’s feeds. Most notably, the owner’s almost incessant posts are inescapable.
An infographic shared by sports billionaire Mark Cuban shows the extent to which Twitter now prioritises Republican voices.
All you need to know about Twitter
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban.bsky.social) March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
So, if it feels as though you’ve been bombarded by pro-Trump rhetoric, it’s basically true.
Here’s how Bluesky, home of the Twitter escapees, reacted.
1.
It's why he can just post anything and know everyone will read it.
A 21st Century Pravda.
— Scotch Whisky Truths (@specialscot.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
2.
Elon’s blog.
— perpetualmagic.bsky.social (@perpetualmagic.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
3.
Lol, Grok define fragile masculinity please:
— Alonso Gurmendi (@alonso-gd.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
4.
So he had to buy Twitter to force people to talk to him – this is so sad. Poor billionaire.
— Storm in a T-Cup (@storminat-cup.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
5.
That's insane. He's insane. He needs to get out and touch some real grass. And dig himself out of his ketamine hole.
I see blue or alternative voices don't fit into the algorithm. He's such a shithead.— Nurse Linda Linda Linda (@lindalindalinda369.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 5:56 AM
6.
My god that’s sad that the 2nd biggest is a grifter that has the IQ of a fence post
— Jahmin Behn ⚾️ Go Pack Go (@prideofcucamonga.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
7.
I’ve gotten rid of ALL social media but Bluesky.
If it goes down the Trump rabbit hole, I’m done. I’m living OUTSIDE of the Russian disinformation bubble. Social Media is not real life. It’s WAY too manipulative..I can think for myself. I know what I believe and I don’t need affirmation from anyone.— WitchyBitchy (@witchybitchy2112.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
8.
My man is literally running a one man SHOW
9.
Fucking shoutout to @acyn.bsky.social for being such an in the trenches warrior!
— Jeffrey Sargent (@jeffreysargent.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
10.
F…off. we need new media. Help!
— pollitrix65.bsky.social (@pollitrix65.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
11.
And we wonder why the Red Hat cult is still going strong.
— Jillian Kate (@jillian-kate714.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
12.
This seems spot on, I follow none of these people yet they dominate my feed to the exclusion of most of the people I do follow.
— Dave Hunt (@wdhunt.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
13.
Looks like the graphic interface in a sci-fi movie showing a pathogen spread
— Rob Forman (@robsforman.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
14.
I frequently see people claim that X is "the biggest news source" and THIS is what they consider news?
Pre-social media (ancient history I know) Musk et al would be that angry bloke in the corner of your local pub ranting away, or yelling at pigeons in the town square.
— Oli Hague (@oli-hague.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
15.
Soon X will join #Tesla
— El MoJo (Car Free Routes) (@carfreeroutes.bsky.social) March 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We’re just going to leave this here.
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