Matt Taibbi

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Score 6
2/3/2025, 9:11:56 PM
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Steve
@Game_Dev_Steve
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@mtaibbi @elonmusk See my original reply above.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@Game_Dev_Steve @elonmusk What’s the missing part?
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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@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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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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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 a part of a larger conversation involving public figures and issues related to free speech, platform policies, and potential censorship. It engages with public discourse by addressing concerns about account shutdowns and the implications for free speech and platform governance.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm with words or actions, as it seeks clarification rather than making accusations or inflammatory remarks. [+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. It simply asks a question about an account shutdown. [+1]
  3. 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 dialogue by asking a question, which can be seen as a form of constructive engagement. It does not involve personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  4. 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 by participating in a discussion about platform policies and account shutdowns, which are relevant to public discourse on free speech. [+1]