Matt Taibbi

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Score -69
3/30/2024, 11:58:55 PM
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In reply to:
Avram Bertrand 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@AnarchoRevolt
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229d
@mtaibbi This is a false choice, why can’t we have both??? The fact that you felt like you had to give up your moral integrity and stay silent on increased censorship on Twitter in pursuit of a story that would have come out with or without you is incredible
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
@AnarchoRevolt Would you rather have a tweet from me about Musk and India, or 50,00 emails about a secret state censorship program? I mean are you serious?
Avram Bertrand 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@AnarchoRevolt
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229d
@mtaibbi So why did you refuse to criticize Musk for censoring Turkish and Indian opposition media figures? Your hypocrisy is pretty impressive
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
What was the last financially costly ethical decision you made?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
If I’’d been in this for dollars I wouldn’t have broken with Musk over his deamplification of Substack. I was not willing to sell out other Substack writers, which includes you, right? Maybe I should have.
Zaid Jilani
@ZaidJilani
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229d
@DeskPopper69 @mtaibbi I have been attacked extensively by left and right and I still didn’t sell out all my principles for dollars, thanks.

The statement is part of a conversation on Twitter that involves a discussion about journalistic ethics, the responsibility of journalists in covering powerful figures, and the implications of censorship. The tone is defensive and explanatory, with the intent to clarify the speaker's actions and ethical stance in response to criticism. The content addresses the ethical considerations journalists must navigate when dealing with sources and reporting on stories, particularly when those stories involve powerful individuals like Elon Musk.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify the speaker's ethical approach to journalism, indicating an effort to do no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by explaining the ethical considerations in journalism. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism and dialogue without personal attacks, focusing on the ethical debate. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement does not explicitly acknowledge or correct mistakes, but it does clarify the speaker's position.
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement reflects an intent to use influence for the betterment of society by upholding journalistic ethics. [+1]
  7. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and responsible use of the platform by engaging in a public debate on ethics. [+1]