simoneDec 24, 2022
Taylor Lorenz
Elon Musk orders removal of Twitter suicide prevention feature https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-orders-removal-twitter-suicide-prevention-feature-sources-say-2022-12-23/ #twitter #twitterexodus #twittermigration
Exclusive: Twitter removes suicide prevention feature, says it's under revamp

Twitter Inc removed a feature in the past few days that promoted suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, according to two people familiar with the matter who said it was ordered by new owner Elon Musk.

Reuters
Dec 24, 2022 at 9:02pmMastodon for iOS
Show threadDenise WuDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz doing holiday season when it’s most difficult period for people with depression.
Show threadflexghost.Dec 24, 2022
@denisewu @taylorlorenz hey Denise lol. We were doing “draw” for the first reply
Show threadflexghost.Dec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz and now it’s back (supposedly) but it’s a walk-back in order to remove the Covid-19 notifications, I believe
Show threadTom SullivanDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz He WHAT?!
Show threadTillDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz Really considerate to do that especially around the Christmas holidays.
Show threadToxteth O'GradyDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz Reuters says it was just restored...
Show threadAlbert HubbleDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz He is really looking for a place in hell, dammit.
Show threadToxteth O'GradyDec 24, 2022
@Albert_Hubble @taylorlorenz That one was reserved by Jenna Ellis when she complained about Lizzo playing James Madison's crystal flute...
Show threadElledeeayDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz I heard he walked it back but not without being heavily criticized. He needs to get better people around him to help him make better decisions. I feared what would have happened if he didn’t reverse this decision.
Show threadToxteth O'GradyDec 24, 2022
@Elledeeay @taylorlorenz He won't listen to them. He is now so determined to "own the libs" that he doesn't care if it costs him $125 billion...
Show threadElledeeayDec 24, 2022
@toxtethogrady @taylorlorenz True. He won’t listen. He really believes he’s saving Twitter by “owning the libs.” Shame though.
Show threadGeorge MerlDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz
Maybe we can get him to kill himself now
Show threadToxteth O'GradyDec 24, 2022
@JohnDongle @taylorlorenz Send Kathy Griffin to his door...
Show threadRob HadleyDec 24, 2022

@JohnDongle @taylorlorenz

Pity he doesn't have a poll on that. On the other hand he's already proved he lies on that score.

Show threadWendy SiegelmanDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz it's restored now
https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-restores-suicide-prevention-feature-after-reuters-report-2022-12-24/
Twitter restores suicide prevention feature after Reuters report

Twitter Inc has restored a feature that promotes suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, after coming under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over its removal.

Reuters
Show threadGiraffe Slava 🇺🇸🇺🇦Dec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz what a tool he is.
Show threadMonica RooneyDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz good timing too. Just before Christmas ☹️
Show threadalistaircolemanDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz Happy Christmas from The Mad King of the Bird Site
Show threadChristoph StockDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz fake news
Show threadStop ThatDec 25, 2022
@stockulus @taylorlorenz It was true, then walked back after it made the news. Stop that.
Show threadKristi LamarcaDec 25, 2022
@stockulus @taylorlorenz Fact. He removed it. Fact. Once it became public and he was criticized, he reversed his decision. There is nothing “fake” about it. Reality and facts are your friend. Try joining the rest of us here. I get that you don’t like your idol being criticized, but he’s made a disaster of Twitter and seems completely clueless. Stop defending his awful decision making.
Show threadChristoph StockDec 25, 2022
@KristiL @taylorlorenz I am totally fine with criticizing Musk. I really think he got dangerous. He behaves like a small ashole child. Just this Reuters news seems not accurate and is clickbait.
Show threadCanadian CroneDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz of course he does. He’s called #SpaceKaren for a reason.
Show threadtom4okstateDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz good God. The dude is just actively pursuing harm at this point.
Show threadwoschdDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz
#quitter 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️
Show threadRobyn RuddDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz At the time of year when some people are experiencing loss, is not the time to be doing this. Or ever. He doesn’t have an ounce of empathy in his whole body.
Show threadBarbaralouiseDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/24/elon-musk-twitter-feature-removal-reports
Twitter restores suicide-prevention hotline feature after outcry

Top official confirms feature was removed but only temporarily, following Reuters report that prompted criticism of Elon Musk

The Guardian
Show threadTrue ScientistDec 24, 2022
@taylorlorenz it's only temporary. Stop trying to make this another reason to hate people.
Show threadKristi LamarcaDec 25, 2022
@TrueScientist @taylorlorenz it’s only temporary because people called him out on it and forced his hand.
Show threadGaryRLundbergDec 25, 2022

@taylorlorenz

Sick as f_ck!

Show threadAnn EffesDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz
Twitter gibts noch? Ich hab das ja jetzt mal 5-6 Tage nicht mehr so verfolgt.
Show threadKhloe_the_RedDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz Why, for what reason/purpose would he want to do that. Is he just trying to make twitter crash and burn at this point. Did he just buy it to read grimes' DMs?
Show threadEternal OutsiderDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz What the hell?! This guy is seriously putting real people in jeopardy doing that! Why the hell is he removing lifesaving information? (Not the posted reason, but the real one...)
Show threadMartinBDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz Was bin ich froh nicht mehr auf twitter zu sein. Es entwickelt sich immer zugespitzter zu einem unkritischen Kapitalismusmedium ohne soziale Verantworrung. Das aber ist das dümmste Gesellschaftssystem, es stützt nicht eine Marktwirtschaft, sondern untergräbt sie.
Show threadbtfxDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz My first tought was, oh...on some point great. Don't get me wrong, its nothing bad on that feature. But on the other hand its in my eyes a bit akward to expect (and even lay your trust) in a stock holder company to be responsible for such personal things.
Show threadBarneyBarnBarnDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz He just called this a lie. Said the feature is still active.
Show threadBarneyBarnBarnDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz Is there such a feature here on Mastadoon?
Show threadRealworldrjDec 25, 2022
@taylorlorenz i was going to say something nasty directed at elon but he’s not worth it and i am not as nasty or as inconsiderate
Show threadˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Dec 26, 2022

@taylorlorenz

Why are people still using Twitter?

Show threadBad ArtistDec 27, 2022
@taylorlorenz Does this now mean that Elon Musk will soon kill himself and no one will stop him? I hope so, it would be better off without a mentally ill asshole!
Show threadRomaineDec 29, 2022
@taylorlorenz he is looking for any attention and your are giving him what he is looking for. How about we stop “Elon musk did this and that! “
Show threadVeebsJan 5, 2023
@taylorlorenz Is there any connection between having these features and people actually accessing useful resources or support? Ive only ever experienced these types of things used as tools for harrassment and censorship of uncomfortable content.