Elon Musk Surprised After Digging Into Twitter’s Numbers: ‘Is Twitter Dying?’
The Elon Musk era at Twitter had an eyebrow-raising moment Saturday after Musk asked the question: “Is Twitter dying?” Musk tweeted a list of users with the most followers, noting that few actually use the social media…
When Musk was challenged by a user who showed growth in Twitter
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Elon Musk Surprised After Digging Into Twitter’s Numbers: ‘Is Twitter Dying?’ — IJR
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accounts, Musk said he only cares about real users.
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Although Musk, who by virtue of the stock he bought recently is 🐦Twitter’s largest single stockholder, only has one seat on the company’s board of directors, his very presence is already causing consternation.
For example, the company is planning a question-and-answer session with Musk for employees in response to internal fears of what Musk might do, according to The Washington Post.
During a segment on his show “Real Time,” Maher was asked his thoughts on Musk acquiring a 9.2 percent stake in 🐦Twitter and a seat on its board.
“I’m for it,” Maher said.
Maher said 🐦Twitter is the new town square, and everyone should be welcome.
“We live in a different age where 🐦Twitter is the public square now,” Maher said. “If you deny someone’s right to speak on 🐦Twitter, you’re basically saying you don’t have 🗣️Free Speech rights.”
“I think that’s what 👤Elon Musk wants to fix at 🐦Twitter,” he said.
Maher noted that while he personally might shed no tears over former President Donald Trump’s ban from 🐦Twitter, “It’s bad for 🗣️Free Speech.”
“We’re not living in 1980 anymore. This is a different world,” he said, arguing that 📱Social media controls 🗣️Free Speech.
“So 📱Social media is sort of a … it’s living in a space that’s not exactly a publication, but it’s not exactly a private company either … That’s why it’s so tricky,” he said.
