It is now painfully clear that no local government, state or federal agency, or other civic institution should be using Twitter for any purpose other than directing people to alternative platforms.
Using the platform for anything other than a last ditch backup for any kind of emergency communication is clearly a disaster waiting to happen.
@ct_bergstrom The E.U. appears to be embracing the fediverse, however, even if it isn't the fediverse, it's important to have avenues open which don't involve a large company.