Musk's suspension of tech journalists from Twitter is, on balance, the best thing that can happen right now. Not because it's a good idea, but because it's such a transcendentally stupid move.

It highlights the vile and capricious way the new CEO and part-owner has operated.

It highlights his contempt for freedom of expression, which he claims to revere.

And it will lead to an even more rapid exodus of people who want civility and usefulness online.

#birdsite #journalism

The redoubtable Ben Collins -- one of the best in the business - just came aboard Mastodon. You should follow him immediately. @oneunderscore__

(I'll put together a list of tech reporters and post it soon.)

@dangillmor @oneunderscore__ I hope they all come here! That would be awesome and a huge boost to the fediverse
@dangillmor @oneunderscore__ followed and glad to see you here. Tonight is insane.
@dangillmor @oneunderscore__ As long as he doesn't bring that curséd sandwich with him, he's welcome.

@dangillmor @oneunderscore__

Welcome Ben - many of your friends and followers came here from the fowl site ahead of you so you wouldn't feel too lonely once you showed up.

I love the fact that a journalist who specializes in reporting on dystopia has taken a partial break from the unfolding dystopia at the #birdsite

@dangillmor @oneunderscore__ found his account tonight and followed him. Since he was reporting on the suspensions he may be in Elmo’s sights.