it should eliminate the numerous bots that won't pay $8 ea for the privilege. Just like my (old) concept of charging even modest postage on email, that quickly makes it uneconomical for spammers.
Examples of Elon silencing people? Links?
That has zero relevance to freedom of speech. Lou was not banned from Twitter, cancelled, or otherwise harmed (except perhaps for his feelings). I get the distinct impression that many people on this forum have not interacted with entrepreneurial hot shots, high tech marketing and sales types, and other denizens of the fast-paced tech environment. There are plenty of shysters out there, some very wealthy. Business relationships can be very short-lived when these big egos clash. Just because someone was chosen for a role doesn't mean they'll stay in it, especially if their "vision" is incompatible with higher-ups. It seems apparent that Elon's ideas for a better platform are not going to be driven purely by what advertisers think is "better." Good for him. It's his company to make or break.
Everyone has flaws. Some people have skills or other traits that offset or mitigate those flaws. I think it comes down to what people value and where they are or aren't willing to compromise. Those of us who don't want to compromise on freedom of speech will tolerate other flaws in people who are willing to fight for this fundamental right, for example. I think it is only quite recently that Musk recognized the importance of this battle for sanity. He isn't the only one who's "seen the light" over the past few years.
Yes, there are some parallels. I've said it before: compromise is for annual budgets, not fundamental rights. This is where the dividing line is most apparent here in the US from what I can discern.This reminds me of another divisive individual who's on the cusp of making a major reappearance
The payment is not to participate, but to have the "elite" blue check beside your name. Perhaps there are other benefits that come with the paid account.
And yet this hasn't stopped him from whining about advertisers backing away from the site. If you want to be a "free speech absolutist," then you'd better be prepared for folks who aren't as fond of racism, misogyny and disinformation as you are to take their $$$ and go home. Musk is upset that people don't want to support his impulsive and way overpriced purchase of Twitter, and they don't trust him not to make decisions that will reflect poorly on those who advertise on Twitter. That's on Musk. If he continues to run Twitter like a spoiled, vindictive, conspiracy-addled child, things will only get worse.
He isn't whining. He's pointing out the ridiculous behavior of SJW activists. I've stopped using services and products from quite a number of companies after they decided that some BS social agenda was more important than running their business efficiently and focusing on quality products and/or setvices. That list may well grow. Actions have consequences.
It has gone from interesting to unsettling for me, as the splitting seems to infect all who come in contact with it. The homogenization of opinion and choice has to mean independent thinking is largely a story we tell ourselves, while what we actually do is 'trust the tribe'. But accuse any individual of being tribally controlled-- it will get nasty, fast.
Hello, nice to make your acquaintance.
If you want to look for mass hypnosis look into climate politics.
Blah, blah, buzzword blah, blah. Adorning your argument with ridiculous pejoratives doesn't make you any less wrong.
Indeed. And part of the consequences for Elon is a class action lawsuit for violating California labor laws.
Blah, blah, buzzwords blah, blah. You forgot white privilege.
Truth hurts.
You are clueless about CA labor laws. All RIFfed (former) employees were paid for something like 3 months which, in CA, meets the 60 day notice requirement. Happens all the time. I have no doubt that some lawyers have convinced some morons that they have a case. Also happens all the time. Nothing will come of it.
https://nitter.net/elonmusk/status/1589390597798125568#m
Except, you know, for the facts. Musk himself promoted a scurrilous post that not only was utterly false but played on anti-gay prejudices. And twitter was flooded with a particular racist slur the day Musk took over--because, you know, free speech. And laying off 75% of your staff that deal with disinformation on the platform is not, shall we say, a heartening sign.
Ah, I see! So all those impersonators will soon be prosecuted! For impersonating poor old Elon. Why are people so mean to him. Good job he can change the rules to stop it happening.
"Free speech" to a Libertarian - "I can say whatever I want, and everyone has to listen, and I never have to face any consequences for my words. You, on the other hand..."
Pure strawman.
Is this a call to action? Meaning either harass or be a baby and storm out? Pretty sure there have been a few harassments of moderation in the past
Maybe a call to inaction? Maybe folks should stop lionizing Musk's "free speech absolutism" when they themselves seem more than happy to participate in a forum that allows no such thing?
