Too strict moderation, according to Musk and many conservatives
Elon Musk, like many conservatives, finds that Twitter does not sufficiently respect freedom of expression, and considers its content moderation policy too strict.
But his vision worries defenders of everyone’s freedoms on the internet, who advocate exchanges without hatred or misinformation.
According to the Politico news site, Vijaya Gadde broke down in tears during an online meeting with her teams gathered to discuss the change of ownership.
“She expressed in detail her pride in the work of her colleagues and encouraged employees to continue their good work.“, says the article.
Several American newspapers have relayed the concerns expressed internally by many employees at the idea that the richest man in the world, accustomed to provocations and jokes in bad taste, manager of companies where unionization is discouraged, does not take the control.
According to the Bloomberg agency, since Monday, Twitter has prevented employees from making changes to the platform’s computer code without the agreement of a vice-president, to avoid any sabotage.
Some fear in particular that Elon Musk will undo their work in terms of content moderation to protect users from abuse, harassment and hate speech.
Because the boss of Tesla has repeatedly insulted people who did not agree with him, while his many fans do not hesitate to attack his critics either.
And his new responsibilities don’t seem to stop him.
On Tuesday, he also tweeted “it doesn’t say anything goodin a comment to a post accusing a Twitter lawyer, Jim Baker, of facilitating a fraud.
Monday, before the announcement of the takeover, he assured that he hoped that “same“his worst critics would stay on Twitter, because”this is what freedom of speech means“.
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