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Gordon A. Gow, Professor, Sociology/Media & Technology Studies, University of Alberta

People are leaving Twitter for Mastodon, but are they ready for democratic social media?

Mastodon appears to be the most viable alternative to Twitter. (Shutterstock)

Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has thrust Mastodon into the spotlight. Some Twitter users are now trying the alternative network out, while others are struggling to understand what it is and how it works. Mastodon offers a glimpse into democratically run social media — but are we ready to take on that responsibility?

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