Dan GillmorDec 17, 2022

I don't think journalists (in general) -- and certainly not the organizations they work for -- fully understand the threat Musk represents to the future of free expression and journalism itself.

Begging him to reinstate the banned accounts is pure folly. It is bended-knee supplication to a sociopath who now controls a powerful media company. But the power of his company depends in no small degree on keeping journalists there.

Leave. Now.

Show threadhikewithrichardDec 17, 2022
@dangillmor I think it's important to realise and understand that Twitter is in a monopoly position. Yes, we have alternatives but the crowds are on Twitter. We need the crowd to move, and then everyone can leave twitter. I think optimism is the greatest problem. People are optimistic that Twitter will recover. I want to jump from Twitter but I don't want to talk with myself for months, waiting for people to arrive here.
Show threadKing Harkinian

@harmonicarichard @dangillmor
I struggle with that too. I finally made the full move over here yesterday after he threw a tantrum and pulled the plug on Spaces.

I try to remember Geocities, MySpace, and now Facebook. All of these platforms seemed like behemoths in their heyday, but eventually die when users realize there is something better. Plus, I'm hopeful that I can live a life without as much social media. I feel like here I can focus on my interests and not get so distracted.

Dec 17, 2022 at 1:51pmWeb
Show threadhikewithrichardDec 17, 2022
@KingHarkinian @dangillmor That's why I am ready to migrate so easily but we still have to wait for others to arrive.
Show threadKing HarkinianJan 7, 2023
@harmonicarichard @dangillmor honestly, the quieter room has been very nice.
Show threadhikewithrichardJan 9, 2023
@KingHarkinian @dangillmor The quiet time is a good opportunity to develop strong friendships, before the tsunami of new users.