Hertha BSC Leaves Platform X Over Content Moderation Concerns

The Berlin football club joins other German teams in abandoning Elon Musk's platform, citing a rise in hate speech and extremism.

Hertha BSC announced its departure from X, formerly Twitter, citing a lack of content moderation under Elon Musk's ownership.
The club highlighted concerns about hate speech, antisemitism, racism, and extremist content conflicting with its values of diversity and tolerance.
Other German football clubs, including Werder Bremen, FC St. Pauli, and Darmstadt 98, have also left the platform for similar reasons.
Hertha BSC will continue its social media presence on Bluesky, a platform that aligns more closely with its principles.
The decision reflects broader dissatisfaction with X's direction, including its perceived role in promoting right-wing ideologies and disinformation.