Drew HarwellDec 16, 2022
Statement from Washington Post Executive Editor Sally Buzbee:
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NYT's statement:

"Tonight’s suspension of the Twitter accounts of a number of prominent journalists, including The New York Times’s Ryan Mac, is questionable and unfortunate. Neither The Times nor Ryan have received any explanation about why this occurred. We hope that all of the journalists’ accounts are reinstated and that Twitter provides a satisfying explanation for this action."

Dec 16, 2022 at 3:44amWeb
Show threadDrew HarwellDec 16, 2022
CNN:
Show threadAlex PlankDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell reinstating these journalists won’t change the fact that twitter is no longer a viable platform for free speech
Show threadAtzDec 16, 2022
@AlexPlank @drewharwell this is exactly what musk was saying about the former management.
Show threadZuriDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell That's slightly better..which is weird coming from CNN which is owned by a Fox loving billionaire...great times.
Show threadGoosetodonDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @ZuriBella agreed this is the best of the three
Show threadHarvey FliesterDec 16, 2022
@ZuriBella @drewharwell Agreed. The only one of the three that seems to understand that Twitter is likely dead as far as legitimate reporting goes
Show threadtoxtethogradyDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell CNN needs to not play footsie with the Melon and just chuck it in the garbage...
Show threadKeith IveyDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell That's much better than the statements just asking for reinstatement of the accounts.
Show threadDan Morgan Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Musk giggled when he saw that. Made silly faces and mocked CNN for the faux professional tone. CNN comes across as weak and feckless with such a mealy mouthed statement.
Show threadJim SnowdenDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Elon, if you can’t learn to share your toys, you’ll soon find nobody wants to be near you.
Show threadJL RobersonDec 16, 2022
@snowdenwriter @drewharwell It's like, you might own the Hacienda, but no one's paying you for the drugs they buy there and one day maybe they aren't even there, and then you have what?
Show threadJL RobersonDec 16, 2022
@snowdenwriter @drewharwell ...what's a club with no crowd?
worse, what do you call a club that lets nazis in
Show threadAdam GonnermanDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell they should just get off it already.

Does Twitter still have any major advertizers?

Show threadDesiree_DelgadoDec 16, 2022
@awgonnerman @drewharwell They are loosing money quickly. Many are leaving
Show threadDream WarriorDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell concerning??

That's it..

Just concerning..

That's no different than 'hopes and prayers'

Show threadPaul DouglasDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Me, hoping this results in an [at]CNN[dot]com #Mastodon instance
Show threadKVVAADec 16, 2022
@drewharwell how about making Twitter an Open Forum. Open Forum Doctrine : When Speech takes place in an Open Forum, that speech can qualify for protection of speech under the First Amendment!!
Show threadRuven PomeranceDec 16, 2022
@SGKAVVAKGS @drewharwell I missed something. What does this have to do with the first amendment?
Show threadKVVAADec 16, 2022
@pomerance @drewharwell Protection of Speech under the First Amendment! Of course, the part of sharing real-time location is not what I’m referring to as freedom of speech.
Show threadKVVAADec 16, 2022
@pomerance @drewharwell I mention it because there an escalation of events that are in direct link with freedom of speech. Considering a platform utilizing the slogan of free speech is not considered as an open forum, therefore it’s may not qualify for protection of speech under the first amendment!
Show threadRubiconDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell Do it CNN, create a Mastodon instance... you can do it!

#twittermigration

Show threadPatty Dixon 🇺🇲🇺🇦Dec 16, 2022

@drewharwell This is the way.

#Twitter #twitterexodus #Journalism #FreeSpeech #elonmusk

Show threadFarley’s momDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell I don’t understand why news organizations, from CNN to the smallest weekly rural paper aren’t taking this opportunity to establish their own instances. Ensure free verified speech continues and screw Elon over all at the same time. #elon #dumpthebird #cnn #mastodonisthefuture
Show threadÅtômïč Çøwbēłł Dec 16, 2022
@harrisjody @drewharwell
Exactly. Get a server, and you’re done. Set it up so only your people are on your server & the costs will be minimal. People will find you if they want to. Simple as that.
Show threadFarley’s momDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @AtomicCowBell Yes! Not easy, but there’s people who know how to do this. Twitter’s real value, and why #elon is so worried about #mastodon, is that they can verify. You know a tweet (or used to in the before times) from CNN with the blue checkmark or from the Times is real. It can be trusted, insomuch as any info can be trusted. So if you’re CNN, set up an instance and reporters only toot from your instance. That way the public knows it’s verified. Wouldn’t it work?
Show threadFarley’s momDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @AtomicCowBell And don’t stop there. Governments should set up instances so elected officials and departments and agencies an toot important and verified information. It’s probably not perfect but either was Twitter. At least here is not owned by an out of control Bond villain wannabe billionaire. #twitter #elon #mastodonisthefuture
Show threadjadeablissDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell great job on the spaces calling Elon on his BS.
Show threadChris Alemany 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸 🌱Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell CNN moving to Mastodon wholesale in 3-2-1
Show threadStop ThatDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @beeftacos VOA also made a statement: https://journa.host/@w7voa/109521567271012707
Steve Herman (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Statement from VOA

Mastodon
Show threadrdking647Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell all journalists and media companies should leave twitter.all corporations should stop advertising there
Show threadJames DallasDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell time to let the bird die.
Show threadKenjiDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @aravosis Succinct and straight up. When CNN Faux is a voice of reason, it’s discombobulating.
Show threadCraig+4Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell
@CNN
Leave Twitter.
Show threadUser name cannot be blank 🇪🇺Dec 16, 2022

@craigslytle @drewharwell @CNN

I'd love to see some major global news organisations come over to mastodon, but for the moment it seems to be smaller organisations such as the @BylinesNetwork that are forming the news reporting vanguard overhere which leaves me wondering if those moving to mastodon from the other site will end up altering how they monitor and perceive news and current affairs?

Show threadTony YatesDec 16, 2022
@happy @craigslytle @drewharwell @CNN @BylinesNetwork quite a few have come over but the accounts seem pretty dormant. More like lifeboats in case Twitter dies than active contributors. [I say this conscious that my own is still not that active].
Show threadChris MDec 16, 2022
@happy @craigslytle @drewharwell @CNN @BylinesNetwork this is a very positive development. The big players, like a supermarket chain, will eventually move in, but by then most will have rediscovered, even discovered, this little bastion of indomitable independent journalism. The federated structure of Mastodon should ensure a level playing field.
Show threadPhil Thane ✅Dec 16, 2022
@happy @craigslytle @drewharwell @CNN @BylinesNetwork I initially joined Twitter to follow journalists I trusted rather than signing up to loads of different publications when most of their content (sport, lifestyle, beauty etc) is of little interest. It's disappointing how few of them have moved here, and how little those who have moved actually post. Maybe it'll pick up as Twitter declines.
Show threadAdam DDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell insane behaviour!
Show threadAdetayoDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Love it. If media platforms that make twitter tick pull out… maybe, Musk will come to his senses. Think he’s still going to do worse though. Just incredible.. all of it.
Show threadkira :3Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell amazing since cnn is owned by a trumper now
Show threadProxima CentauriDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell @mmasnick "reevaluate base on that response"

This is turning into a real hostage situation.

Where big accounts, who didn't leave are now trapped. They can't even market their Mastodon presence on Twitter anymore.

Early movers from Twitter might have benefitted a lot more.

Show threadMiddersDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell EM has lost the plot and may very well manage to tank Twitter, it’s reputation and it’s place in the SM hierarchy. It’s a shame, it was my favourite SM platform.
Show threadnot a tame owl 🦉Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Please add alt text to images
Show threadAral BalkanDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Alt-text: The impulsive and unjustified suspension of a
number of reporters, including CNN’s Donie O'Sullivan, is concerning but not surprising. Twitter's increasing instability and volatility should be of incredible concern for everyone who uses the platform. We have asked Twitter for an explanation, and we will reevaluate our relationship based on that response.
Show threadSir Dr Rusty o the Isle 🖤💛❤️Dec 16, 2022
@aral @drewharwell be sure r o listen to #AmySiskind assessment in her FB Live posts about #MuskTwitterDisaster
Show threadDer BuddlerDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell
Show threadMary RamirezDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell I mean!!! I hoped for a stronger statement tbh
Drew one of my fav Twitter accounts! Thanks for all of your work
Show threadRich RaidersDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell CNN should just move on. But they were just bought by the far right, so fat chance.
Show threadBusted FlushDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Twitter no longer exists. It's now a zombie site. Instead of a system of easy-to-follow rules, it now reflects the whims of an unstable immature billionaire.
Show threadmike_barnettDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell CNN needs to come to Mastodon. Twitter needs consequences and then we’ll see if this is the end or a bump in the road.
Show threadKarl BeckerDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell Glad to see this statement put out. Do you think there’s a chance coverage of Twitter, and uses of tweets, can be reduced on your news coverage?

Without negative consequences, unstable and volatile behavior will likely continue. Reduced engagement and use of Twitter would be a negative consequence, though. And I think not hearing about tweets constantly on the news would encourage that.

Show threadJarac RassenDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Hope this is the beginning of the end for Twitter.
Show threadDouglas 'Skoryy' HaydenDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell "When Post opens up, we outta here."
Show threadkatieDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell @CNN @CNNNetwork "We're bummed about the journalists but are too scared to leave a hateful place." -CNN ish
Show threadBatt76Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell why would you want to go back?
Show threadSergeEUDec 16, 2022

@drewharwell

The CNN is legitimising the #BirdSite by not moving to its own #Mastodon instance/server.

Please, tell it to your followers.

Show threadT-rexDec 16, 2022
@drewharwell Mushkie is seeding hate and animosity. Tesla board is meeting to probably kick his ass as CEO, after stocks collapsing due to the shit Mushkie is doing in Twitter.
Show threadLDD MotherDec 17, 2022
@drewharwell musk needs you more than you need him, it’s becoming an Elon echo chamber let him have it
Show threadAlexApr 4, 2023
@drewharwell @below this seems to be „free speech from a certain point of view“
Show threadYudron Wangmo 🪷 📿 🏔Dec 16, 2022
@drewharwell “Questionable and unfortunate.” Not exactly a barn burner condemnation.