Mike Masnick ✅
Not sure what to make of this bit of nonsense. (Also, that's not how you spell her name, but whatever)
Dec 16, 2022 at 2:47amWeb
Show threadMike Masnick ✅Dec 16, 2022

Heh. To everyone responding to this telling me it's about the Streisand Effect... yes, I know.

The reason I'm "not sure what to make of it" is because I came up with the term "The Streisand Effect" and feel weird seeing Elon use it in this manner....

Show threadKevin SoursDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick It sounds a lot like somebody mentioned it to him and he didn't understand.
Show threadMason, reluctant americanDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick I was thinking your thread was the funniest thing I've seen tonight 😅

Edit, how do you feel about me bookmarking this post when I need to give an example of what mansplaining is? (not you, them) 😅

Show threadMike Masnick ✅Dec 16, 2022
@MasonBee go for it
Show threadrrixDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick incredible woosh responses in your mentions right now 
Show threadOracleClydeDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick I was just telling this story to my brother! But I got the origin of the phrase wrong because my drug-addled memory told me it came from the "Mecha-Streisand" South Park episode.

Good times.

Show threadAmersDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick streisand effect
Show threadMike Masnick ✅Dec 16, 2022
@Amers never heard of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect#History_and_etymology
Streisand effect: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

Show threadMaxwell WhiteDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick hes referencing the Streisand effect
Show threadMike Masnick ✅Dec 16, 2022
@max really? never heard of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect#History_and_etymology
Streisand effect: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

Show threadAdam GurriDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick An admission that the bans are just to generate attention?
Show threadTristen Grant 🖌Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Hes trying to deflect or distract?
Show threadData Bear, PhD 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick the Streisand effect.
Show threadSnwdrftDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick probably trying to make a joke about the Streisand effect, would be my guess
Show thread🇺🇲 Ken w/ Apple Bottom BootsDec 16, 2022
@Snwdrft Mike literally came up with the term Streisand effect
Show threadSnwdrftDec 16, 2022
@Jalli ha! Don’t I look like a dumbass then !
Show thread🇺🇲 Ken w/ Apple Bottom BootsDec 16, 2022
@Snwdrft not many people seem to know so I think you're fine
Show threadDean StoneDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick maybe in reference to the Streisand effect of increasing Jacks following by trying to silence him.
Show threadmeditative zebraDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick musk is getting lulz out of all the commotion his bans are causing
Show threadCall me CassandraDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick my guess is she just left Twitter too right after Elton John
Show threadThat Anonymous CowardDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick

He really is working hard on pointing out hes not mad while hes on a rampage like a toddler on a sugar bender.

Show threadMonster inkDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick This is TFG horsesh*t all over again.
Show threadYakshaDec 16, 2022
@ripplewine7 @mmasnick
Spray tan will complete the picture.
Show threadQuiltyDawnDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Reference to "the Streisand Effect" I assume. Think we should rename it "The Musk Jet Effect" from now on.
Show thread🇺🇲 Ken w/ Apple Bottom BootsDec 16, 2022
@QuiltyDawn Mike coined the term "Streisand effect"
Show threadQuiltyDawnDec 16, 2022
@Jalli Ah! Lol, should have known. I still say we should rename it to "The Musk Jet Effect"--Babs has paid her due.
Show thread1RAOKADAYDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick

It's almost certainly a reference to the Streisand effect, right?

He's alluding to an idea that the controversy will make Twitter more popular. I don't agree really. But that's how I read it.

Show thread【ʀᴀᴢɢʟᴏᴡᴇ】Dec 16, 2022
@1RAOKADAY Funnily I thought it was in relation to drawing attention to Mastodon! I think your read is 100% on the money though 👍
Show threadMastoDon JuanDec 16, 2022
@1RAOKADAY @mmasnick yepp, as he lacks any sort of awareness, he thinks these incidents will make twitter more popular without realizing his actions are actually making Mastodon more popular. Bless his heart.
Show threadKyle OrlandDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Streisand effect for @elonjet?
Show threadAmersDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick streisand effect. he loves it.
Show threadGojira1000Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick I get the feeling Rogan gave him all the strongest weed
Show threadSunny Willow 🌞Dec 16, 2022

@mmasnick

He's so weird.

Show threadThe Magic Lemur (Eat The Rich)Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick he's not mad tho
Show threadMarci HarrisDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick I see an intentional, engineered outrage cycle
Show threadNoah Evans N6TW/JQ3GPKDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick it’s a variation of “I’m not mad, don’t tell the news that I got mad”
Show threadkkellerDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick it wouldn't be the first thing he got wrong today.

Or even this hour.

Show threadprovisionalideaDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick duck sauce?
Show thread🌲🧿 "Max"t💽d🏵️n 🔎🍄Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Just be aware that him and his cult are DEFINITELY on here stalking people who speak the truth about him.
Show threadTrombone Joe JacksonDec 16, 2022

@mmasnick Streisand Effect? I think he's basically saying negative publicity is still publicity.

Can't argue with the axiom but I do think it has a shelf life (Trump).

Show threadAnathema DeviceDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick however he spells it, he should keep her name out of his mouth :(
Show threadIHeartHockey29Dec 16, 2022

@mmasnick

This might explain it.

Show threadJonathan StrayDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick maybe: in his view it would be a good thing if all journalists tweeted the mastodon link to elonjet and got themselves banned. The policy was applied consistently, you see.
Show threadDirk HohndelDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick
Can you imagine the number of care studies and books that will be written about this?
Show threadMBDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Being that’s she’s a lefty I’m sure the love isn’t mutual.
Show threadErie SiobhanDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick I think it’s a reference to the Streisand effect.
Show threadRose DarlingDec 16, 2022
@ErieNotEerie @mmasnick yep
Show threadSuburban Polly 🇨🇦Dec 16, 2022
@mmasnick referencing the Streisand effect
Show threadAliDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick Streisand Effect reference?
Show threadNaglerDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick I think he may be making fun of the Streisand Effect?
Show threadE.G. PhillipsDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick It's just a madman in his most incandescent bloom, pay it no mind.
Show threadBduzBoopDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick he must be excited over all the traffic he’s getting tonight.tomorrow he will tout a record breaking day
Show threadJonNYC5iveDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick there is no material on this planet that is as fragile as a billonaire’s ego.
Show threadDr. ZedDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick If you're rich, they let you do it.
Show threadKevin SoursDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick I'm sure it makes more sense after a couple of bowls.
Show threadMark FletcherDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick You’re famous!
Show threadMike Masnick ✅Dec 16, 2022
@wingedpig not famous enough to get banned from twitter tonight!
Show threaddumbfinderDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick clearly a Streisand Effect joke
Show threadJESSE JANOWIAK HAS MOVEDDec 16, 2022
@mmasnick “and another thing: im not mad. i will ban you on twitter if you put on there that I got mad.”