XCancel is an instance of Nitter, a privacy-focused, open-source alternative front-end for Twitter. Nitter allows users to browse Twitter without JavaScript, enhancing privacy and performance. It is significantly lighter than Twitter, loading pages much faster. The author uses XCancel as a way to share content from the rebranded X, especially for those who dislike or have issues with the platform under its current ownership. However, XCancel is not without its flaws, as demonstrated by a recent issue with cached tweet animations not displaying correctly for all users. The author acknowledges the tediousness of manually providing XCancel links for every Twitter/X post. To address this, users can automate the redirection of x.com links to xcancel.com using browser extensions like XCancel Redirect, RedirectWeb, or StopTheMadness. The author sympathizes with those who prefer not to visit X directly. Despite the preference to avoid linking to X, the author finds it impractical to do so entirely. Many individuals and organizations, including high-profile figures, post exclusive content on X. When content is available elsewhere, the author links to that alternative. However, if content is unique to X and deemed interesting, a direct link to X is provided. Linking to exclusive X content, rather than just any content, is what contributes to the platform's influence.