As X winds down its Communities feature, Acorn is rolling out an alternative built for organizations that want more control over their online spaces. Using decentralized technology, Acorn promises customizable feeds, moderation tools, and analytics—so creators and community owners can shape how content is organized and governed.
X is shutting down Communities, saying only a small fraction of its users were actively using the feature and that a large portion of that activity was spam. The company’s decision effectively ends Groups-style discussion spaces within the platform, underscoring how moderation and engagement challenges are reshaping X’s product lineup.
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