Elon Musk is Still Silencing the Journalists he Banned from Twitter.
It looks like our accounts have been reinstated, but it's an illusion: We're actually locked out and can't post anything without deleting specific tweets the billionaire doesn't like.
This latest article embeds a Mastodon post and links to posts by @drewharwell @MattBinder @w7voa and @tony
https://theintercept.com/2022/12/20/elon-musk-twitter-banned-journalists/
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by @micahflee
Big Journalism mustered a few pathetic protests to Musk's control freakery with reporters' accounts, but maintained business as usual on the birdsite.
In other words, Musk is winning his campaign against freedom of expression that he dislikes.
You'd imagine that the journalism business would take genuine action -- eg leaving Twitter -- to demonstrate a backbone, and help preserve press freedom. You would be wrong, sadly.
@dangillmor @micahflee @drewharwell @w7voa @tony
What actions can be taken to stop the harm that Musk is causing at Twitter & who is taking them?
@MattBinder & I discussed this last night.
https://youtu.be/KMH3ThOxpas?t=5924
1) The coalition that successfully convinced advertisers to leave until #Twitter is #safe for their brands. StopToxicTwitter.com
2) Tesla stockholders.
They want him to step down as CEO. Is that enough? No!
3) #FTC See Sen Warren's letter https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2022.12.18%20Letter%20to%20Tesla%20Board%20on%20Musk%20Concerns.pdf
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@dangillmor @micahflee @drewharwell @w7voa @tony @MattBinder
4) Users of the #Twitter app on iOS. Contact Apple & inform them the app isn't meeting their guidelines.
#TimCook gave Musk time to meet their guidelines. How much? Did he?
5) #EU regulations on VLOPs. They aren't in place yet, but #Musk 's firings could open them up to fines & penalties in 28 regions, not just one!
It's an opportunity to pressure Musk now vs. in 5 months
@riptari
6) The non-Saudi bankers he owns $12.7 billion to
Micah Lee
Dan Gillmor
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