Jamila Jamil led the accusation of celebrities, who announced that they would abandon Twitter after the takeover of Elon Musk, saying that he would not tweet anymore.
Musk, who struck a $ 44 billion deal for the company on Monday, tweeted: “I hope that even my worst critics will stay on Twitter, because that means freedom of speech.”
But the 37-year-old actress Jamil said she was not there.
“Ah, he has Twitter,” she said.
“I would like this to be mine, what lies here as my last tweet. Just really * any * excuse to show pictures of Barold, “she added, attaching a photo to the poodle mix she shares with her boyfriend, musician James Blake.
“I fear that this offer of free speech will help this infernal platform reach its final form of utterly lawless hatred, bigotry and misogyny. Best of luck. ‘ Since then, Jamil has been widely ridiculed by people in their responses, who say she is too attention-seeking to stay out of Twitter.
Actor Rob Rainer, a CBS All-Star sitcom star of the 1970s, said he was concerned about the possible return of Donald Trump on Twitter under Musk.
Jamila Jamil (left) announced on Monday that she was abandoning Twitter while Joy-Ann Reed (right) was scathing about the move.
Good Place actress Jamila Jamil posted what she called “her last tweet” at 3:42 p.m.
“Now that Elon Musk is buying Twitter, the question for all of us is: Will he allow a criminal who uses this platform to lie and spread misinformation in an attempt to overthrow the US government to return and continue his crime?” activity?
“And if he does, how do we fight him?”
Rainer seems to be referring to Donald Trump, who was banned by Twitter in January 2021 after being accused of inciting a riot in the Capitol. Many progressive speakers fear that buying the company from Musk could mean Trump’s return.
Star Trek actor George Takei also voiced his fears of Musk.
But he said he is not leaving Twitter because giving a greater platform to extremists means that moderates like him are even more important.
“I’m not going anywhere,” the 85-year-old tweeted.
“If this place becomes more toxic, I promise to strive even more for the rise of reason, science, compassion and the rule of law. The fight against fascism, misinformation and hatred requires strong fighters.
Actor Rob Rainer says he is worried about Donald Trump’s return to Twitter
“I hope you stay in the battle, right next to me.”
He jokes that Musk is preparing for a challenge.
“The problems Elon Musk will face as the owner of a social media company will force him to significantly speed up his plans to escape from Mars,” he added.
MSNBC presenter Joy-Ann Reed was her usual cynical self as she responded to Musk’s request for his detractors to stay and discuss.
She said: “Translation: if his worst critics leave, Twitter will be as useless as Gab, Gettr (haha) and Truth Social.
“He needs you to stay here so that people of his ‘freedom of speech’ can harass you for fun.
“Because dude DOESN’T ALWAYS believe in freedom of speech …”
George Takekey, a Star Wars actor, tweeted: “I’m not going anywhere. If this place becomes more toxic, I promise to strive even higher to raise reason, science, compassion, and the rule of law. The fight against fascism, misinformation and hatred requires tough fighters
She then linked to a March 27 Insider article detailing the stories of several critics and officials retaliated against for criticizing Musk and his companies. Insider reported that a journalist who was critical of the Tesla launch event called Musk in person and said their Tesla order had been canceled.
It was unclear whether Reed said she was abandoning Twitter, which has 2.1 million followers.
She tweeted her account with a “timely reminder” that her fans can find her on TikTok, Instagram, Counter Social, Pop Viewers and the Community app.
‘Blessed day!’ she concluded.
Angry Twitter users have threatened to opt out of smaller platforms and encouraged employees to reunite after Tesla CEO Elon Musk bought the company for $ 44 billion on Monday.
Podcast presenter Amy Siskind said she was considering leaving the site thanks to the “absolutely awful” Musk who takes the reins.
“I sit with my thoughts and watch and I haven’t decided whether to stay here,” she tweeted.
“I have a huge philosophical problem, knowing that whatever content I provide here goes directly to enriching a person who I think is absolutely terrible. Watching. Its platform is bleeding users.
“People need to understand that this is no longer a public company. Every post you make here is free content to enrich one person, Elon Musk. He is in complete control and does not answer to anyone. I don’t see him as a mentally stable person.
Siskind was ridiculed for saying he would stay on Facebook, whose owner Mark Zuckerberg was criticized for the site’s tendency to start battles and influence elections.
Robert Reich, Bill Clinton’s labor secretary, said he was concerned about the significance of the deal.
“Musk and his apologists say that if users don’t like what he’s doing with Twitter, they can go elsewhere,” he said.
“But where else would users go to post short messages that could reach millions of people other than Twitter?”
The “free market” increasingly reflects the demand for big money.
Others took a more combative approach.
The rapper Ice-T also found the situation amusing, tweeting: “It would be kind of a drug if Musk bought Twitter and just turned it off.” haha
Simu Liu, the star of the 2021 Marvel film Shang-Chi, asked, “Couldn’t there be anything better to do with $ 44 billion?”
And Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers asked, “Will we get the tweet editing option?”
Other Twitter users encouraged social media company employees to come together.
Minutes later, tweets appeared condemning the full purchase, a move that seemed unlikely on Saturday.
Some have threatened to turn to alternative sites such as CounterSocial, which have collapsed as angry Twitter users flocked to sign up for backup accounts.
Others said it was the perfect time for Twitter employees to engage in collective bargaining.
“Today looks like a great day for Twitter employees to form a union … In the end, the new owner just spent $ 44 billion to buy it,” said one user.
People for Bernie, a group backed by Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, wrote: “Twitter employees, can we introduce you to @CODE_CWA, citing an initiative by the Communications Workers’ Union in America.
The union lists the New York Times, General Electric and Verizon among its main employers.
On Twitter, employees were reportedly frightened by the realization that Musk was now their boss.
“I feel like I’m going to throw up. I don’t want to work for a company owned by Elon Musk,” an employee told a New York Times reporter.
Some have expressed concern that Musk, a staunch opponent of the $ 266 billion union, will push the stock price down as he seeks to make the company private, hitting employees who are partially paid in shares particularly hard.
Musk tweeted the news Monday, promising to “boost trust” and “beat spam bots”
Several users called on Twitter employees to unite after the news was announced
A New York Times reporter says an unidentified Twitter employee told him they felt like “vomiting” at the thought of working for Musk.
The unidentified Twitter employee added: “I don’t know what to do… oh my God, my phone exploded… We have a meeting about this at 17:00… ният the CEO will ask everyone about it
“I hate him, why does he want that at all?”
“I feel like he’s this annoying little boy and he’s doing this to troll… he doesn’t know anything about our policies and what we’re doing… his statement about our algo was damn crazy
“We were just going to let everyone get mad? Nobody knows.”
The Tesla tycoon agreed to pay shareholders $ 54.20 in cash for each share of common stock before the bombing deal.
The move shifts control of the social media platform, populated by millions of users and world leaders, to the richest man in the world.
Musk has vowed to defend freedom of speech on Twitter, “defeat spam bots” and “authenticate everyone” as he welcomes the acquisition.
He also revealed that he plans to “improve the product with new features” and “make open source algorithms to increase trust”.
Twitter CEO Parag Agraval (left) spoke to employees Monday to try to reassure them. Co-founder Jack Dorsey (right) has a seat on the board, but is expected to step down in May
Earlier, the 50-year-old tycoon called on his “worst critics” to stay on the platform because “it means freedom of speech.”
However, employees are worried about SpaceX’s founder’s plans for the company.
Musk is known for using Twitter to publish provocative messages, similar to former President Donald Trump.
Parag Agraval, chief executive, said Monday that Musk must decide whether to readmit Trump.
Trump said Monday that he would not rejoin the site if Musk allowed it – instead saying he would continue to use his own social truth.
Officials said they were worried Musk would cancel work the company had put into moderating the content to prevent abuse, according to the New York Times.
Employees were also worried about compensation for his shares and whether stock prices would fall as he sought to make the company private.
Many technology workers receive a salary along with stock options that “relieve” over a period of time.
In a poll of 200 employees on Twitter, 44 percent said they were neutral to Musk; 27 percent said they loved him; and 27 percent said they hated him.
Some liberal consumers are looking for a way out.
The most common options include CounterSocial, a website that advertises its commitment to No Trolls. No abuse. No ads. No…
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