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Twitter: Mastodon, Tumblr, other alternatives that users are turning to

Launched in 2016, Mastodon is an open source software for a decentralized social network, with several features that are similar to Twitter

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After taking Twitter Inc private for $44 billion, Elon Musk has started making changes to the social media platform that have irked some users, making them look for alternatives.
 
The changes include Musk's decision's to charge for user verification, as well as his opinions on content moderation.
Here are some platforms that are alternatives to Twitter:
 
MASTODON
 
Launched in 2016, Mastodon is an open source software for a decentralized social network, with several features that are similar to Twitter.
 
It is free of advertisements, has a 500-character limit, as well as custom emojis.
 
Mastodon has more than a million monthly active

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