EFF Announces Its Departure from X

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has announced that it is leaving X, a move that follows a string of high-profile exits from the social media platform. The EFF cited declining returns and poor engagement as the reasons for its departure.

X's Engagement Decline and the Consequences

X's decline in engagement has been a topic of discussion for several days, with several high-profile news organizations and academics announcing their departures from the platform. The decline in engagement has been attributed to various factors, including the platform's algorithm changes and the increasing dominance of low-quality accounts.

As Nate Silver, a prominent data analyst, noted, "The conversion to off-site traffic is very middling. Maybe 2-3% of the readership for a Silver Bulletin article instead of ~1%."

• This sentiment is echoed by NiemanLab's analysis, which found that newsrooms publishing links alongside X posts were seeing poor engagement – including on future posts.
• The EFF's departure is a significant blow to X, as it is one of the most prominent organizations to have left the platform.

Other High-Profile Exits

Several other high-profile organizations have also announced their departures from X, including NPR, PBS, The Guardian, Le Monde, and others. The reasons for their departures vary, but many have cited declining returns and poor engagement as the primary reasons.

• In a blog post, Kenyatta Thomas, the EFF's social media manager, noted that the organization's posts on X had seen a significant decline in engagement, with an X post today receiving less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
• Thomas also noted that the EFF would continue to post on other social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

The Future of X

X's decline in engagement has significant implications for the platform's future. With several high-profile organizations already leaving the platform, it remains to be seen whether X can recover and attract new users. However, for now, it seems that the platform is struggling to adapt to the changing online landscape.

Conclusion

The EFF's departure from X marks a significant blow to the social media platform, which has been struggling to maintain engagement and attract new users. As the online landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether X can recover and adapt to the changing demands of its users. For now, it seems that the platform is facing an uncertain future.