Honestly, we probably should have done this sooner, but the second best time is now. Links to Twitter, X, or any other alternative such as Nitter, Xitter, etc are now banned.

Please report all twitter/X posts to the Mods for immediate removal.

The only exception we will allow will be screenshots in the event that the associated news cannot be sourced elsewhere.

The rules for this community will be amended to reflect this change in policy.

Edit: To answer “why?” I will paste below a copy of my reply to another comment:

The long-term reason is that the platform as a whole is becoming more and more (arguably already is) a safe haven for fascism, racism, xenophobia, anti-lgbtqia+, etc.

The acute reason is Elon giving Nazi salutes at the inauguration being the final straw. This community will not support Nazism or fascism in any way whatsoever.

Previously we showed a preference for links to Nitter or Xitter but it wasn’t a rule. Now we reject the platform in all of its incarnations and in any way that provides traffic and or reliance upon it.