Key facts
- Writer Russell T Davies asked the BBC to stop publicizing his show on X.
- Davies described X as a 'hate platform'.
- He stated X is not the 'town square' it pretends to be.
- Davies' decision was influenced by X's owner, Elon Musk, using antisemitic tropes in his posts.
Writer Russell T Davies has revealed that he asked the BBC to stop publicizing his show on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Davies expressed his strong disapproval of the platform, stating, 'It's a hate platform.' He further elaborated on his reasoning by saying, 'It's not the town square it pretends to be.' This decision was influenced by X's owner, Elon Musk, using antisemitic tropes in his posts. Davies' stance highlights growing concerns among public figures and creators regarding the nature and impact of content on X.