First the Guard, now the BRIDGE? Clifton’s icon boycotts Twitter and announces suspension of use of Elon Musk’s platform

New changes to social media site

The Clifton Suspension Bridge has hit turbulent waters with people saying they have decided to burn their bridge with Elon Musk’s platform, formerly known as Twitter, due to recent changes to the site.

The Bristol-based memorial, built by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is moving its content elsewhere, saying earlier this week that they no longer have the same meaningful interaction with their followers as they used to.

And social media users were quick to take the mickey out of the landmark; One of them was laughing: ‘Cry hard for me!’

His posts came as liberal media outlets, including The Guardian, boycotted the platform; The left-wing newspaper cited ‘mostly disturbing content’ such as ‘far-right conspiracy theories and racism’.

Clifton Suspension Bridge shared: ‘X (formerly Twitter) has been a great place to engage with our audience over the last 15 years. But recent changes to the platform have made us rethink our use of it.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge has hit turbulent waters with people saying they have decided to burn their bridge with Elon Musk’s platform, formerly known as Twitter, due to recent changes to the site.

The Bristol-based memorial, built by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is moving its content elsewhere, saying they no longer have the same meaningful interaction with their followers as they used to.

Social media was quick to take the mickey out of the landmark; One of them was laughing: ‘Cry hard for me!’

Located 101 meters above the Avon Gorge, this park covers 414 meters between Bristol and Leigh Woods in North Somerset

‘Due to the increase in inappropriate content and the decrease in meaningful interaction with our followers, we have chosen to no longer post on this account.’

The last time they used their account – more than three weeks ago – they saw them wishing ‘bon voyage’ to a group of teddy bears on an adventure in Bristol.

Before this, their last post was in August when they were closed for the Balloon Festival in Bristol.

Hearing the news, commentator Stephen Davies laughed: ‘Build bridges, not barriers!’

Another, Matt Graver, joked that they were ‘burning bridges’, while a third, named Paul, added: ‘Cry hard for me!’

Another, called John, said: ‘I’m waiting for the announcement from Blackpool Tower or Wigan Pier next.’

Permission to build the Clifton Suspension Bridge was granted in 1830 and the bridge has been in operation since 1864. The iconic landmark, a toll bridge, now operates as a non-profit charity.

Originally designed for light horse-drawn carriages in Victorian Britain, up to 12,000 vehicles now pass through this area every day.

Permission to build the Clifton Suspension Bridge was granted in 1830 and the bridge has been in operation since 1864. The iconic landmark, a toll bridge, now operates as a non-profit charity

Some social media users who saw the post were not amused and criticized the team behind the account for their attitude.

Located 101 meters above the Avon Gorge, it covers 414 meters between Bristol and Leigh Woods in North Somerset.

However, some social media users who saw the post were not amused and criticized the team behind the account for their attitude.

One said: ‘A bridge, by its very nature, crosses a gap. You just got into a political situation. “What a ridiculous statement you made.”

Another fumed: ‘A hyperlink is leaving the social media platform because it goes against freedom of expression. ‘Beyond satire.’

A third added: ‘This is ridiculous for a bridge that costs £1 to cross.’

And another angry customer raged: ‘I’ll move my business to another bridge.’

This came to light after a number of accounts boycotted the social media giant following the US elections.

The Guardian said the recent US presidential election had underlined its view that the online forum formerly known as Twitter was a ‘toxic media platform’.

Guardian boycotts social media platform X, citing ‘often offensive content’

The newspaper added that owner Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, uses the service’s influence to ‘shape political discourse’.

Emphasizing that the benefits of being on the platform “now outweigh the negatives,” the company added that company owner Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, uses the influence of the service to “shape the political discourse.”

The boycott means The Guardian, which has more than 80 accounts and 27 million followers on X, will stop posting from its official editorial accounts on the platform. The main Guardian account on X now says: ‘This account has been archived’.

The move does not stop individual reporters from using the site, and X users will still be able to share articles on the site, but some columnists have decided to follow in the newspapers’ footsteps.

Environmentalist George Monbiot said that he will stop posting as of January 20 and will use the alternative social media site Bluesky instead.

The site, which started as a project within Twitter, has been flooded by more than a million users since the start of the US elections, as Twitter users flee misinformation.

They are said to have a more comprehensive system to block and suspend harmful and problematic accounts.

Monbiot told fans: ‘Will you join me in setting January 20 (an important date) for Xodus?’

Other organizations such as the Berlin Film Festival and the North Wales police force have also recently left X.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said the platform was ‘no longer consistent with our values ​​and we have therefore ceased using it’.

Musk, who defines himself as an ‘absolutist of freedom of speech’, bought the social media platform for 44 billion dollars in 2022.

The EU and campaigners have raised concerns about the way Musk manages the platform and the type of content allowed on the platform during his tenure.

Those previously banned from the platform include self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, British far-right extremist Tommy Robinson and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Clifton Suspension Bridge has been contacted for comment.