Matt Taibbi

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Score 6
2/3/2025, 8:57:15 PM
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Steve
@Game_Dev_Steve
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@mtaibbi @elonmusk I'm a big fan of Matt's reporting, and was sad to see Elon burn that bridge for what seemed like a misunderstanding.

But I feel like Matt is missing part of the story here.
Steve
@Game_Dev_Steve
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41d
@mtaibbi @elonmusk I believe he's referring to it being a crime to call for someone's death, or threatening to kill someone, or directing someone to kill someone.

Doxxing in itself may not be a crime (IDK), but it is a TOS violation, and deleting any account's dox post seems reasonable, especially…
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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41d
This too is messed up. @elonmusk needs to learn that even if there is liability for leaking (as there often is for government employees) that doesn’t carry over to people reporting on it. That new-car free speech smell is just about gone now.
Sam Stein
@samstein
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41d
this is the free speech Nirvana that Zuckerberg promised!

6 people get tasked with dismantling a federal agency and their boss, who runs this platform, suppresses reports about their names and gets the DC US Attorney to write a letter threatening folks naming them.

The statement is part of a broader discussion on free speech, platform policies, and the responsibilities of social media companies. It touches on issues of censorship, legal implications of speech, and the balance between free expression and platform rules.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but is part of a conversation about potential harm related to speech and platform actions.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The discussion respects privacy and dignity by focusing on policy rather than personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement seeks to promote understanding by questioning the completeness of the narrative. [+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 dialogue is constructive, engaging with differing viewpoints without personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to question and potentially improve societal understanding of free speech issues. [+1]