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.
@dangillmor Exactly. The fact that Musk issued “permanent suspensions” and then polled users like it’s a Reality TV show to ask how long until he reinstates them shows that this was just a power play so he can put them in their place and show who’s boss.
The sooner everyone leaves Musk’s Hunger Games, the better for everyone. I think the only possible way to have a true Public Square is by something like Mastodon that has no central control. That’s why I’ve been telling everyone to join.
Dan Gillmor
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