St. Pauli has made headlines as the first major football club to depart from X, previously known as Twitter, labeling the platform a “hate machine.” The Bundesliga club has expressed its concerns regarding the potential influence of X on the upcoming German elections, particularly in light of the platform's role in amplifying hate speech, far-right conspiracy theories, and racism. The scrutiny surrounding X has intensified following the recent U.S. elections, where the platform was criticized for its handling of harmful content. This scrutiny has been further fueled by the support of Elon Musk, who acquired X in October 2022 and has been a prominent backer of Donald Trump, who won the election last week. Musk's involvement has raised alarms about the implications for democratic processes, leading St. Pauli to take a stand and encourage its fans to join them on Bluesky, a competing social media platform.