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An article dispelling myths about W Social, the new European platform that aims to rival X: it is a fork of Bluesky that shares many similarities with Eurosky and requires government ID to sign up.

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[-] GalacticSushi@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 11 hours ago

requires government ID to sign up

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[-] Kazumara@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 2 days ago

Interesting post. Thanks for sharing.

I hadn't heard of this W thing. And this does not inspire confidence.

[-] Meron35@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

They really tried to hype an L as a W

[-] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 33 points 3 days ago

It’s worth reading the whole thing. Elena Rossini consistently produces great stuff and this is no different.

[-] fushuan 2 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Thanks for the recommendation, I usually don't read the articles themselves unless they say something controversial to fact check, but this was a very interesting and through read.

[-] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago

That’s lovely to hear! This article has since made its way to an MEP so hopefully the findings will also reach those in power so they don’t make the mistake of supporting it.

[-] bufalo1973@piefed.social 17 points 3 days ago

First time I read that stupid name. Is it W to go before X?

[-] egrets@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago

Hilarious that it's Europe-focused but they've given it a name that's at least a little different in nearly every language.

I'll send you a link; do you have a Dáblio account?

No, I'm only on Weh.

[-] squaresinger@lemmy.world 10 points 3 days ago

"Weh, never heard of it. I only have doppiavu."

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago

"what are those? I only know duplavé."

[-] nullify3112@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Sorry mate, I’m on DabbleYou. Must be a different thing.

[-] Lanske@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

Good article, and i am happy staying on the fediverse

this post was submitted on 08 May 2026
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