Antone Johnson

@antone
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General counsel to startups & emerging growth companies (EC/VC) deepest in consumer Internet, mobile, SaaS & related infrastructure. Former eHarmony VP/GC & MySpace OG. Battle-scarred trust/safety veteran of online communities. Gravely concerned citizen, policy wonk, wag, prolific commentator. Obamacrat. Pro #NAFO expansion. 🇺🇦 SV native with one foot in LA.
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Antone JohnsonDec 12, 2022

RT @[email protected]

Since @[email protected] and his redoubtable hired hands seem determined to obscure what happened on Jan. 6 and why Twitter executives were scrambling on Jan. 7, it seems essential to point out that Twitter in fact played a central role in Trump’s coup attempt: specifically, this tweet.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DavidNeiwert/status/1601762247084486656

David Neiwert on Twitter

“Since @elonmusk and his redoubtable hired hands seem determined to obscure what happened on Jan. 6 and why Twitter executives were scrambling on Jan. 7, it seems essential to point out that Twitter in fact played a central role in Trump’s coup attempt: specifically, this tweet.”

Twitter
Antone JohnsonDec 9, 2022

Awkward!

RT @[email protected]

A plan to not amplify some accounts is literally Elon’s plan. He said “freedom of speech is not freedom of reach” to make it catchy so you won’t forget. https://twitter.com/bariweiss/status/1601012976894373888

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/ModeledBehavior/status/1601013701695262720

Bari Weiss on Twitter

“5. Twitter set the account of conservative activist Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) to “Do Not Amplify.””

Twitter
Antone JohnsonDec 9, 2022

RT @[email protected]

I don't see "for the lulz" as an exception to the SCA.

Most internal access is justified under (5), but there is no way providing access to non-employee journalists (and therefore the public) would fit.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/alexstamos/status/1601040633090568192

Alex Stamos on Twitter

“I don't see "for the lulz" as an exception to the SCA. Most internal access is justified under (5), but there is no way providing access to non-employee journalists (and therefore the public) would fit.”

Twitter
Show threadAntone JohnsonDec 8, 2022
The Post is using neutral reporting language here, but a convo with a deal lawyer (or ideally the docs themselves, which are confidential) would give important context about contractual info rights that I mentioned above. It would be *extremely* unusual for that “additional access” to include data on any individual user(s) (vs. aggregate site metrics/analytics), and unthinkable to contractually commit to delivering data the disclosure of which would violate privacy laws. 6/x
Antone JohnsonDec 4, 2022

Ten times as many engagements as clicks to *actually read* the article. Unsurprising by now, but no less dispiriting.

RT @[email protected]

When a Twitter gang-tackle is underway, it's fun to look at how many people viewed the tweet versus clicked on the link and read the article. Here are the analytics on two tweets promoting my Atlantic piece today, note the difference between impressions, engagements, and clicks:

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench/status/1599240639635283970

David French on Twitter

“When a Twitter gang-tackle is underway, it's fun to look at how many people viewed the tweet versus clicked on the link and read the article. Here are the analytics on two tweets promoting my Atlantic piece today, note the difference between impressions, engagements, and clicks:”

Twitter
Antone JohnsonDec 4, 2022

RT @[email protected]

Washington Post just moved a report mainly focused on Twitter’s Head of Trust and Safety. I find this report insanely important - much larger implications. The reporters on it have particularly nuanced understanding of company, its processes and those at other social media. /1

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/jason_kint/status/1523717537850003457

Jason Kint on Twitter

“Washington Post just moved a report mainly focused on Twitter’s Head of Trust and Safety. I find this report insanely important - much larger implications. The reporters on it have particularly nuanced understanding of company, its processes and those at other social media. /1”

Twitter
Antone JohnsonDec 2, 2022

RT @[email protected]

Moderation is the business https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/28/23428132/elon-musk-twitter-acquisition-problems-speech-moderation

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/noUpside/status/1598558716126986240

Welcome to hell, Elon

Elon Musk now owns Twitter — and a huge number of impossible political problems around speech, content moderation, and trying to make money.

The Verge
Antone JohnsonDec 2, 2022

RT @[email protected]

So here's the thing. You can only violate people's legal rights and your own word so far before they lawyer up and come after you.

I really do hope Musk changes his mind and does the right thing - the employees deserve that. But it'll be fun as hell if he doesn't.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/AkivaMCohen/status/1598487532764798983

Antone JohnsonDec 1, 2022

RT @[email protected]

These two paragraphs, from the end of the 11th Circuit's decision overturning Judge Cannon, are the heart of it. It would have been ideal for Judge Cannon to realize this in the first place, but I'm glad the court of appeals did. https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/files/202213005.pdf

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/OrinKerr/status/1598464120529244161

Antone JohnsonDec 1, 2022

RT @[email protected]

The #SFGiants are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher and #ForeverGiant Gaylord Perry.

We extend our deepest condolences to Gaylord’s family, friends, and his fans everywhere.

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/SFGiants/status/1598397937859514368

SFGiants on Twitter

“The #SFGiants are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher and #ForeverGiant Gaylord Perry. We extend our deepest condolences to Gaylord’s family, friends, and his fans everywhere.”

Twitter