Nitter has more working instances than before the takedowns (codeberg.org)

Article summary

The article discusses Nitter, a service that provides alternative instances to access Twitter content without needing an account. The comments reveal that Nitter has more working instances than before the takedowns. Users are exploring ways to automatically redirect to working instances using user scripts and extensions. The discussion also touches on the quality of Twitter's user experience and the evolution of the web since 2008.

Main themes

• Nitter and Twitter alternatives
• Web evolution and decline
• Social media user experience
• Content moderation and quarantining
• Free speech and private companies
• Online controversy and Elon Musk
• Alternative social media platforms

What commenters say

• Some users believe that using Nitter could lead to broken links in the future, while others are not concerned about this issue.
• The quality of Twitter's user experience is considered poor by some, with a better alternative being offered by Nitter.
• There are differing opinions on the impact of Elon Musk on the Twitter platform, with some seeing him as a tragedy and others as a master of harnessing the energy of online controversy.
• The idea of quarantining low-quality content and users is discussed, with some suggesting that this could be achieved through features like vote counting from older accounts.
• The evolution of the web since 2008 is seen as a decline by some, with the current state of the web being described as a 'hellscape'.
• Others have a more positive view of the current state of the web and social media platforms, citing the availability of meaningful content and open-source algorithms.
• The role of private companies in hosting content is discussed, with some arguing that they have the right to choose what content to host, while others see this as a complex issue involving government regulation and free speech.
• The comparison between different social media platforms, such as Twitter and Mastodon, reveals differing opinions on their relative merits and user experiences.