In recent months, I've become increasingly concerned about how Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly known as Twitter), is using the platform to express and amplify his political views. His alignment with right-wing figures and ideologies has been particularly troubling to me. After witnessing the extent of his influence, I've made the decision to delete my X account.

Media Watch and Musk's Growing Influence

A recent segment on ABC's Media Watch highlighted how Musk is gaining power through X. Instead of fostering constructive dialogue, Musk seems to be stoking conflict. For example, he has retweeted posts that portray the British police as the SS and depict Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a Nazi. Additionally, the platform has been aggressively promoting tweets by Tommy Robinson, a known right-wing agitator who frequently posts inflammatory content about immigrants and asylum seekers.

The Response from Governments and Advertisers

Governments, including the UK, are feeling the pressure to take legal action against X and Musk personally. In response to several well-known companies announcing their withdrawal of advertising from the platform, Musk's reaction was shockingly dismissive, telling them to "go fuck themselves." This kind of attitude is alarming, especially coming from someone with such significant influence in social media.

The Challenge of Legal Action

While there is talk of legal action against Musk, the reality is that any proceedings are likely to be slow. Even if laws are changed and he is taken to court, Musk's vast resources make it probable that he could prevail. This makes it imperative for users to take action themselves.

Taking a Stand: Deleting My X Account

I believe the most effective way to diminish Musk's power is for users to start deleting their X accounts. By doing so, we can stop contributing to the spread of misinformation and hate. Today, I took that step and deleted my account. If you're considering doing the same, here's a useful article with instructions on how to delete your X account. Let's start a movement and take a stand against the misuse of social media power.

[I have used AI tools in writing of this blog post to better convey my original ideas and perspectives.]