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The spectacle of Hollywood and media icons fleeing Twitter is a microcosm of the larger cultural battles happening today. These meltdowns reflect frustration with losing control over public discourse, especially in the face of a more opinionated and diverse online community.
In the end, social media platforms like Twitter, under Elon Musk's stewardship, have proven more resilient than their critics expected. The platform remains a hub of activity, with record-breaking usage and a growing, multifaceted user base. The celebrity meltdown, while entertaining, may just be another chapter in the ongoing story of digital transformation—and changing political and cultural power dynamics.