And media is now well aware of Elon’s shenanigans removing posts that are critical of him, changing the algorithm to favor his posts, taking down Community notes that embarrass him.
So why continue describing him as a “free speech absolutist,” we must ask.
So why continue describing him as a “free speech absolutist,” we must ask.
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Mike Masnick
For *years* now, like every few months I have to write a variation on the same post about how Elon is not about free speech, and that he's deeply censorial.
And days later I always see yet another media person or politician refer to what he's doing as "free speech absolutism."
It's so stupid.
And days later I always see yet another media person or politician refer to what he's doing as "free speech absolutism."
It's so stupid.
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It was once very nearly an information utility.
I've had my account (attempted) hacked, and when I had difficulties recovering, "Support" said they couldn't help me.
I had to unravel the web myself to regain access.
Because they aren't allowed to describe him as a psychopath, or a liar, or a traitor, none of what matters, because of press rules loftily called "objectivity," that's why.
It's not helpful (or even interesting) to continually point out that the scorpion on our collective back is a scorpion. Stop giving them the ride.
Talk about what WE are doing.