Elon Musk amplifies call by antisemites to ban the ADL from X
Elon Musk is engaging with white nationalists and antisemites on Twitter, supporting a campaign to ban the Anti-Defamation League from the platform.
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Posted 9/4/2023, 11:21:46 AM
timesofisrael.com
Relevant topic timeline:
Main topic: X (formerly known as Twitter) throttling traffic to websites disliked by Elon Musk.
Key points:
1. X slowed down access to websites including The New York Times, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, Reuters, and Substack.
2. These websites have been publicly attacked by Musk in the past.
3. The delays potentially affected the traffic and ad revenue of these companies.
Hint on Elon Musk: Musk has previously blocked links to competitors, called the New York Times "propaganda," and took away their verification check mark. He has also feuded with Mark Zuckerberg and threatened a cage fight.
Former pharmaceutical executive and convicted securities fraudster Martin Shkreli claims he has been lobbying Elon Musk through mutual friends to regain access to his original X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Musk's actions contradict his stance on free speech; Shkreli believes Musk may be jealous of him and his machismo.
Elon Musk became repulsed by the Twitter logo and its presence in the company's offices, ultimately leading him to acquire Twitter and rebrand it as X.com with plans to transform it into an all-encompassing app for financial and social matters.
Elon Musk's father expressed concerns that his billionaire son could be assassinated and criticized a recent article in The New Yorker as a coordinated attack on him by the "shadow government."
Elon Musk says Twitter will file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League, accusing them of falsely accusing him and the platform of being antisemitic and blaming them for Twitter's falling U.S. advertising revenue.
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticizes Elon Musk for boosting the antisemitic #BanTheADL campaign and considering a lawsuit against the civil rights group, calling his behavior dangerous and irresponsible.
Elon Musk is threatening to sue the Anti-Defamation League over claims that their statements about rising hate speech caused a significant decrease in advertising on the site, despite Musk's public statements and actions becoming increasingly unhinged.
Elon Musk faces backlash and accusations of treason over his decision to deny Ukraine access to Starlink during their conflict with Russia.
Elon Musk's leadership at X (formerly Twitter) is being questioned by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the company's compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's consent order on data privacy and security, as investigations reveal a chaotic environment and potential violations.
Elon Musk is known for his disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry, space exploration, and his controversial use of Twitter, but his historical significance and impact on social media may not be seen as a net force for good in the long run.
Ukrainian public figures are criticizing Elon Musk for rejecting a request from the Ukrainian military to re-activate his satellite communications system, with some accusing him of being selfish, ignorant, and even an alien. The controversy has damaged Musk's image in Ukraine and led to concerns over relying on one individual for important resources like Starlink.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Elon Musk to condemn antisemitism and find a way to combat it on his social media platform X, during a meeting at a Tesla factory in California.
Elon Musk is considering turning the social network, formerly known as Twitter, into a subscription-based platform in order to eliminate bots and address financial issues.