Matt Taibbi

Rank 31 of 47
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Score -10
9/30/2024, 3:48:14 AM
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Allen Northington
@PoliCyYung
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35d
@mtaibbi @cayman4L The “plenty” of gripes you have listed with Elon are all self-centered… that’s rich

His “political opinion” should be rightfully called out (not censored) for being irresponsible and conspiratorial.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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36d
@cayman4L I’m currently denylisted/deamplified on Twitter and my reach is smaller by a factor of 30-40 than it was pre-Twitter Files. All because I defended Substack. Elon did not make me money, he cost (is still costing) me money. All the same I would do the Twitter Files 100 times out of…
Derek King
@cayman4L
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36d
@mtaibbi What are your gripes about Elon? If it weren’t for him…your reach would be significantly more limited. Oh, and he saved free speech in the western world. So there’s that.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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36d
I have a lot of gripes about Elon but him expressing his political opinion isn’t one of them. In no way is that inappropriate: owners of media companies do it constantly. If he’s censoring to suppress opposing views, different matter.
The Bull Moose
@Supt_Chalmers
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36d
@jdan Don’t worry. @mtaibbi will be writing a scathing piece on this any minute now

The statement 'So call it out. But he’s allowed to have those opinions. Do you think he should be suppressed?' engages in public discourse by addressing the issue of free speech and the right to express political opinions. The tone is defensive and seeks to protect the right to express opinions, even if they are controversial or unpopular.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the right to express opinions, which is a fundamental aspect of free speech. [+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 personal attacks or harassment. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by acknowledging the right to hold and express different opinions. [+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 dialogue by encouraging the calling out of opinions rather than suppressing them, thus avoiding personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to advocate for the betterment of society by upholding the principle of free speech. [+1]
  6. 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 uses the platform responsibly by defending the right to express opinions, even if they are controversial. [+1]