It's related, because over 1000 comments here are discussing why they are making such a political move (cloaking it as an audience "reach" issue).

You may want to skim the rest of the comments to understand the issue. The X platform is where many conservatives and centrists reside.

I don't have an issue with EFF wanting to no longer align itself with anyone who is not on the Left, but I prefer they just state that instead.