Universities draw consequences: X platform is boycotted!

Universities draw consequences: X platform is boycotted!

The University of Greifswald has decided to stop its activities on the X (formerly Twitter) platform. This is done as part of a larger initiative in which more than 60 German -language universities and research institutions take part. The step is justified with the lack of compatibility of the platform orientation with the basic values ​​of the institutions.

The basic values ​​that are held up by the universities are cosmopolitanism, scientific integrity, transparency and democratic discourse. These values ​​are questioned by the changes to X, such as the algorithmic reinforcement of right -wing populist and democratic content as well as the restriction of the organic reach. The University of Greifswald has not published any posts on the platform since the end of 2024.

realignment of communication

In response to these developments, the university is increasingly moving its communication activities to the Mastodon and Bluesky platforms. Users have already followed these new platforms. The university also recommends that all university operators of decentralized X-accounts follow this example. The development of the social media platforms and their algorithms used will continue to be observed.

other institutions also confirm this trend. More than 60 universities and research institutes have made similar decisions and considered the withdrawal of X necessary to maintain their values. The institutions involved include the Alanus University of Art and Society, the Bauhaus University Weimar, the Free University of Berlin and RWTH Aachen. In their explanations, these institutions emphasize the use of fact -based communication and the commitment to anti -democratic forces.

The decision refers exclusively to the X accounts of the respective institutions and has no effect on their communication via other social media channels. The institutions involved also remain vigilant with regard to developments on X and in the social media landscape in general.

For more information on this topic, both the University of Greifswald Idw-online .

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