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Struggling to Celebrate A Twitterversary (#2156)

2024/09/16 By Greg

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, informed me yesterday that I’ve been a part of that community for 15 years.

X Announcement (Screenshot)

A Strange Year

Last year, I reflected on my first 14 years noting that I might soon leave X given the many unfavorable changes that Elon Musk had implemented since purchasing this once great platform.

And, yet, somehow I’ve lingered. And, now, I’m writing again after another year has passed. Sadly, I cannot report that there’s been any signs of restoring the platform to what it once was or what it could become. And, I’ve lost touch with many folks who left X since that was my primary connection with them.

I’m using Twitter less often and therefore engaging less as well. And, I’m still trying to find a replacement. While I’ve started to use Threads, I’ve not invested enough time or energy to leverage that platform as effectively as I would like (follow me at @drgregsmith).

@sowhatfaith X profile (screenshot)

So What?

I don’t think one can technically have a Twitterversary since Twitter has ceased to exist. Frankly, however, that is a technicality. The deeper reality is that is hard to celebrate the platform as it currently exists or to “share the big day.” Instead, I continue to grieve what has been lost and to discern what to do in response.

Oddly enough, somehow I have more followers now than I did a year ago.

Please let me know your experiences of X whether that is a story of staying or one of leaving. And, pass along your Threads tips or alternative ideas for where I might find the engagement going forward that I once treasured on Twitter.

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Greg is a follower of the Way of Jesus who strives to make the world a better place for all people. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of White Rock Center of Hope and as Interim Senior Pastor of Advent Lutheran Church. He has served ten congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations. (Read More)

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