ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced his departure from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
What we know:
While he did not provide a reason for leaving, he encouraged residents to follow him on Blue Sky, a different social media platform.
What they’re saying:
In his farewell post on X, Mayor Dickens urged followers to transition to Blue Sky.
The backstory:
This move reflects a growing trend among public figures exploring alternative social media platforms. Blue Sky, known for its decentralized approach to social networking, is becoming an attractive option for those seeking alternatives to mainstream platforms like X.
There have been growing concerns over X’s new terms of service, which took effect Nov. 15, 2024. The updated terms reportedly give the company extensive rights to use content and interactions to train its artifical intelligence models. Additionally, users can be fined if they exceed the platform’s 1 million-post daily viewing limit.
What you can do:
Residents of Atlanta can stay informed and engaged by: Following Mayor Dickens on Blue Sky to receive updates and announcements and visiting his website, andreforatlanta.com, for information on city initiatives and events.
What’s next:
Mayor Dickens is headed to Washington D.C. on Friday for the annual U.S. Conference of Mayors. Key topics of discussion during the conference may shape future initiatives and policy decisions in Atlanta. Residents can expect updates upon his return.
