A quick note to say that I have ended my active participation on the platform that used to be known as Twitter. As I posted there yesterday, overall I have had a positive experience on the site, but I cannot actively engage with a platform whose current owner is a conspiracy theorist, promotor of misinformation, and a supporter of fascism and hate (and I don't use those words lightly).

I have not deleted my account, but it is locked, perhaps in the hope that one day the current owner will realise what a mess he's made of things there and it will pass into more enlightened hands. But I have removed links to my Twitter page and will no longer visit or update there.

I am not a strong user of social media - I'm just not very good at it! I certainly see the positives, and, as I said, that has mostly been my experience. And I have no criticism of anyone who continues to use Twitter - we all have out own priorities, whether business or personal, and I respect that. I am not losing much by opting out.

This blog remains my main home on the internet. I do have a Bluesky account which I am keeping engaged with, and the same goes for Instagram - so please consider giving me a follow at either or both of those, if you wish (see the community section on this page for more). Thank you!