St. Pauli Exits X Over Hate Speech Concerns

German soccer club St. Pauli has announced its withdrawal from the social media platform X, labeling it a 'hate machine' that could sway the upcoming German elections. This decision follows claims that under Elon Musk's ownership, the platform has allowed unchecked spread of racism and conspiracy theories while failing to adequately sanction hate speech. St. Pauli, known for its left-leaning stance and active social projects, urged its followers to transition to rival platform Bluesky. The club's statement highlighted concerns about Musk's support for Donald Trump and the potential for X to manipulate public discourse during the snap elections set for February. Their account on X will be deactivated, but previous posts will remain accessible for historical purposes. St. Pauli's move comes amid growing scrutiny of X's role in promoting harmful content as other organizations also reconsider their presence on the platform.