Chris TrottierNov 20, 2022
Donald Trump's account is being re-instated on Twitter! https://www.reuters.com/technology/musks-twitter-poll-showing-narrow-majority-want-trump-reinstated-2022-11-20/
Trump snubs Twitter after Musk announces reactivation of ex-president's account

Donald Trump on Saturday said he had no interest in returning to Twitter even as a slim majority voted in favor of reinstating the former U.S. president, who was banned from the social media service for inciting violence, in a poll organized by new owner Elon Musk.

Reuters
Show threadChris TrottierNov 20, 2022

This means two things which immediately affect the Fediverse:

1. Should Twitter survive (it won't), it will be a home for the Fascist-in-Chief
2. Trump is clearly giving up on Truth Social -- this is a warning to everyone trying to build a walled garden with Fediverse software

Show threadChris TrottierNov 20, 2022
In the off-chance you're considering a return to Twitter: a return to Twitter is a vote for Fascism.
Show threadChris TrottierNov 20, 2022

Some folks wonder if Trump really is coming back to Twitter...

YES!

Of course he's coming back to Twitter! He's now campaigning to become President!

Do you think everyone's going to register a Truth Social account to read his posts? Do you think Truth Social will start federating with the Fediverse so people will read his posts?

He will go to where his established audience, and that's Twitter!

In effect, Elon Musk is welcoming Donald Trump back to Twitter!

Show threadChris TrottierNov 20, 2022

In case, you're all wondering, yes, Donald Trump's Twitter account has already been restored. He hasn't tweeted yet.

But it's a matter of time.

Show threadChris TrottierNov 20, 2022
I have no doubt that Elon Musk is desperate for Donald Trump to come back because should Donald Trump win the Presidency, Twitter will remain *somewhat* relevant.
Show threadStop-the-MAGAss-ReichNov 20, 2022
@atomicpoet Just his sad attempt to bring traffic to the site.
Show threadChris Trottier
@lumiere2016 But will it work?
Nov 20, 2022 at 1:46amWeb
Show threadStop-the-MAGAss-ReichNov 20, 2022
@atomicpoet Little boost but it will die off again, like all of his other crazy antics.
Show threadP Gurgel-SegrilloNov 20, 2022
@atomicpoet @lumiere2016 ok my question is, if i deactivate my 🐦 accounts, someone could grab the handles in bad faith - any ideas of what to do?
Show threadStop-the-MAGAss-ReichNov 20, 2022
@GurgelSegrillo @atomicpoet That is my current understanding so ppl have been saying just park it there.
Show threadP Gurgel-SegrilloNov 20, 2022
@lumiere2016 @atomicpoet bummer, i wanted to hurt the number of users 😆