One option, Post, is gaining traction.

About 309,000 of those on Post’s waitlist have activated their accounts.

Post’s growth is an example of how rival social networks have benefited from Twitter’s uncertain future.

Post describes itself as a platform for “real people, real news, civil conversations.”

Social media users, including on Twitter, have long complained about fake accounts, misinformation and hate speech.

Twitter then scrapped the new rules against promoting alternative social media platforms.

About 87% ofTwitter usersalso voted against the idea in a poll the company created.

Freedom = Choice," he tweeted.

The Twitter backlash has also provided an opportunity for other social networks to attract new users.