Michael Schellenberger

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Score -102
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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108d
🚨TWITTER FILES – FRANCE

At this moment, the Trump administration is negotiating with the EU over final obstacles to a trade deal, one of which is European censorship of US social media platforms.

Many analysts believe the massive size of the EU will lead US social media firms
12/5/2025, 5:27:34 PM
X
In reply to:
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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15d
You say it's not about censorship ("content moderation") but it is. You want to censor who gets verified. And you want X to give government-picked "researchers" special access to data so they can demand censorship. The Twitter Files revealed your censorship-by-proxy scam.
European Commission
@EU_Commission
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15d
Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the DSA.

We're holding X accountable for:
🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’
🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository
🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers

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The statement engages in public discourse by addressing issues related to censorship, government influence, and transparency in social media platforms, which are significant public concerns. The tone is critical and accusatory, suggesting a conspiracy involving censorship by proxy through NGOs.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses charged language like 'censorship-by-proxy scam,' which could be seen as harmful or inflammatory, potentially violating the principle of doing no harm. [-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 does not engage in direct harassment or hate speech, but the accusatory tone could be seen as disrespectful to the parties involved. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it focuses on criticism without offering constructive dialogue or solutions. [-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 does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue, as it uses accusatory language and does not address the arguments of the opposing side constructively. [-1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement exercises free speech but does so in a manner that may not be responsible or uphold integrity, given the accusatory and potentially inflammatory tone. [-1]