I couldn’t agree more with Jonathan Freedland, except in one regard (You know who else should be on trial for the UK’s far-right riots? Elon Musk, 9 August). He may be right that it is difficult for politicians, journalists, influencers or even governments to leave X, but they haven’t even considered how to start an effective consumer boycott against Elon Musk as long as he is the owner of the platform, abusing and ruling it in authoritarian style.
Musk has shown support for Donald Trump and promoted Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland party on X, and he has talked up far-right political violence in Britain without encountering any serious resistance. So there should be a sufficient basis for organised opposition as long as he is the owner of X and abuses the platform for his political aims. You may be delighted to hear that your article has been the last straw on the back of my own patience with the man. I’ve just deactivated my X account after a 13-year membership.
Eckart Hoffmann
Schenefeld, Germany
