This series on Human Events will be a weekly feature to shine a bright light on the social media activities between those who claim to be part of the “diversity and tolerance” crowd.
Each week, we will take a look at some of the goings on from the world of social media. While the traditional large platforms are quick to silence conservative voices, even for factually correct postings, they seem to let others say whatever they wish, regardless of the degree of maliciousness
Brent Hamachek, Managing Editor
When Elon Musk shook up the social media landscape this week with his deal to purchase Twitter, he promised a “free speech” focused future for the platform, saying that he hopes even his detractors continue to use the site.
“I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means,” Musk tweeted Monday.
I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 25, 2022
On the same day, the phrase “leaving Twitter” trended on the site, as rattled members of Team Left vowed to delete their accounts considering the looming threat of free expression.
"Leaving Twitter" is trending as Elon Musk is in final stages of taking full ownership of Twitter
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) April 25, 2022
Mainstream Media operatives were among the most vocal.
“Not sure I am interested in Twitter if Elon Musk owns it,” wrote John Dean, former Nixon White House Counsel and current CNN contributor.
Not sure I am interested in Twitter if Elon Musk owns it.
— John W. Dean (@JohnWDean) April 24, 2022
“Might be time to exit this platform soon,” echoed CNBC Electric Vehicles Reporter John Rosevear.
Might be time to exit this platform soon. https://t.co/WvIbKQ1nk5
— John Rosevear ???????? (@john__rosevear) April 25, 2022
NYT columnist and MSNBC political analyst Charles Blow proclaimed that he would be leaving, only to later clarify that he would simply be using the platform “only for promo purposes.”
NYT columnist & MSNBC commentator says he is leaving Twitter over news that @elonmusk reached a deal to buy the company. But then he clarified he's not actually deactivating his account & instead will continue to use the platform to self-promote. pic.twitter.com/a5XZnJ8oX5
— Andy Ngô ????️???? (@MrAndyNgo) April 25, 2022
Israel Ferrer Camacho, a former engineer at Twitter, announces he is leaving the platform following the revelation that @elonmusk will likely purchase the company.
Camacho drives a Tesla. #ElonMuskBuyTwitter #Elon pic.twitter.com/WkIIISS52U
— Andy Ngô ????️???? (@MrAndyNgo) April 25, 2022
And then there are those begging their comrades not to jump ship just yet.
Huffington Post contributor Yashar Ali encouraged others to “just stop tweeting” rather than delete their accounts.
“For those of you who are saying you’re going to leave Twitter if Elon Musk acquires it…just remember, it’s going to take months to close this transaction,” Ali wrote. “So don’t start deleting your accounts yet. And you shouldn’t delete your account anyway, just stop tweeting if you must!”
For those of you who are saying you're going to leave Twitter if Elon Musk acquires it…just remember, it's going to take months to close this transaction. So don't start deleting your accounts yet. And you shouldn't delete your account anyway, just stop tweeting if you must!
— Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) April 25, 2022
If you are thinking about leaving Twitter, I would hold off for a bit. Musk vastly overpaid, and almost half of his bid is financed through leveraging his Tesla stock. Doing my research, I think the bid is on shaky grounds. Let’s watch how it plays out.
— Amy Siskind ????️???? (@Amy_Siskind) April 27, 2022
If you are considering leaving Twitter, I urge you to wait AT LEAST until after the mid-terms or until this deal is fully completed. A number of these deals fall apart.
And leaving Twitter owned by a POS to go to IG owned by another POS is like going from dog shit to horse shit.
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) April 25, 2022
