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BoycottTwitter

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15. Some Tips
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 08:49 PM
Wednesday

Thank you everyone for your warm welcomes!

Even if the admin won't block it I can share some tips to deal with people linking to or embedding Twitter:

- First note that some people crosspost to multiple social media platforms. If the same post is available on Bluesky urge people to use that link instead of the Twitter link.

- Second of all use Firefox or a fork such as LibreWolf and install uBlock Origin. It's an ad and tracker blocker plugin. This helps stop big tech companies (which are increasingly Trump-aligned) from collecting your data and also helps defund big tech too. Firefox can also block embedded Tweets.

- Lastly for when content is Twitter exclusive always either use Tweet viewers instead of linking to Twitter/X directly. Websites such as nitter.net, xcancel.com or nitter.poast.org. These websites all let you view tweets without requiring logging in. All you need to do is replace "x.com" with one of those websites and you can view the tweet without being forced to login. Or as an alternative upload a screenshot of the Tweet.

I'll also be sure if I see someone linking to or embedding a Tweet I'll try to tell them not to do it because that supports Elon Musk.

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