After more than a decade of engagement on Twitter/X, I departed from that platform yesterday.
The post prompted people to ask if I was Ok or if I was leaving the U, but I was merely leaving X. It is a wonderful platform for sharing weather and science information but for some time the meanness and cruelty there have worn on me. The nonstop bombardment of click bait was affecting my mental health. Enough was enough. You can find me on Bluesky for now (@professorpowder.bsky.social), although I'm not going to be on it as frequently.
Thank you for keeping this blog a place where science, weather, and snow are discussed respectfully.
Not handling the election as well as a man your age should. 🤣 Run to the left-wing echo chamber of Blue Sky 🫡 They’ll suck you off and then when you lose the next election, you’ll still be confused.
ReplyDeleteNot handling humanity as well as you should right wing dudebro. Keep that Fox News brainwashing on all day and when they come for everything you have, to give to the tech bro overlords even more you won’t even remember or notice that you were once free and able to think for yourself.
DeleteWhy do these types always, ALWAYS, make some reference to fellatio. Just come out already sir.
I don't think I saw posts like this for the first 10-12 years I ran this blog. Both of you can take it outside, or at least to another platform.
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DeleteGood for you, Jim! Glad you did it.
ReplyDeleteX is a cesspool and the right has gotten very brazen, as the first comment here highlights. You are defending truth, Jim, but it is not easy when they target people like you intentionally. They know they do it to silence voices like yours. Kudos to you for speaking when you are able.
ReplyDeleteNo one‘s trying to silence him. He’s good at what he does. But he’s also a whiny leftist who can dish it out, but can’t take it. Just like you.
DeleteGood for you Jim. You and your briefings are way too good for that toxic waste dump.
ReplyDeleteOk, but what about the weather?
ReplyDeleteLooks like some of your followers wasted no time in validating your decision. See you over there! Keep blogging! We love you, man!
ReplyDeleteSad commentary on the current situation. Loss for me as you often posted on X but not here so it was a good place for follow up questions. Maybe you can do more blogs, but mix it up w short blogs.
ReplyDeleteThe Alta community loves and appreciates you! I know this may hurt your audience numbers in the short term but the days of X being THE communication platform for all people are over. <3 <3
ReplyDeleteIt’s bigger than ever
DeleteAppreciate the blog posts. I started reading years ago to understand more about our local snowfall. I've learned so much about our local weather, climate, and science in general!
ReplyDeleteI agree, thanks for all you do!
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