The ongoing Elon Twitter saga: "insert demographic" melts down

[dowie]

I wonder how he's going to handle the poll result?

Elon steps down... but it's going to be in X weeks/months when he was planning to anyway?

Elon appoints a new CEO but stays on as a part-time Chairman, CEO reports to him and he carries on meddling?

 

[i-bert]

Simple yes, no...

When i nip to Waitrose in my black hoodie, cap and wear my black covid mask, does that mean in your lil' brain i'm Antifa? Given that i look visually comparable to the image you posted.

Yeah...... that scenario is exactly like the one that happened to Musks family.

If something similar happened to, let's say, AOC, it would be absolutely crazy to assume it could be a Proud Boy attack.

Jesus wept.

Now if you don't mind, I've got a busy evening trimming up my Musk shrine.

 

[dowie]

When i nip to Waitrose in my black hoodie, cap and wear my black covid mask, does that mean in your lil' brain i'm Antifa? Given that i look visually comparable to the image you posted.

I think your lil brain needs to go back and re-read what was posted then try again if you can understand it...

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

I wonder how he's going to handle the poll result?

Elon steps down... but it's going to be in X weeks/months when he was planning to anyway?

Elon appoints a new CEO but stays on as a part-time Chairman, CEO reports to him and he carries on meddling?

No new CEO worth his salt would except Elon running it from the shadows. We will see from who ever he appoints how this will go.

The important bit is why is he doing this? It won't be anything to do with what Twitter users think of him, he doesn't care. It will be about money and those with money in Twitter getting extremely nervous about their investment becoming worthless under Elon's rule.

 

[mattx4]

I wonder how he's going to handle the poll result?

Elon steps down... but it's going to be in X weeks/months when he was planning to anyway?

Elon appoints a new CEO but stays on as a part-time Chairman, CEO reports to him and he carries on meddling?

I'm rooting for ChatGPT to be the CEO

As the CEO of Twitter, there are several steps I would take to ensure that the company is free from bias and profitable:

Develop a clear and transparent set of policies and guidelines for content moderation: This would include clearly defining what types of content are acceptable on the platform and establishing clear procedures for reviewing and removing content that violates these policies.

Implement robust systems for detecting and addressing bias: This could include using machine learning algorithms and other tools to identify and address instances of bias in the content being shared on the platform.

Foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the company: This could involve implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives, such as training programs and employee resource groups, to ensure that all employees feel valued and included.

Focus on user growth and engagement: This could involve investing in new features and tools that make it easier for users to find and engage with content that is relevant to them, as well as working to build strong relationships with influencers and other key users.

Explore new revenue streams: This could involve experimenting with different monetization models, such as offering paid subscriptions or advertising services, to generate additional income for the company.

Foster a culture of transparency and accountability: This could involve regularly sharing data and metrics with employees and stakeholders, as well as being open and responsive to feedback and concerns.

Since CEOs cost many multiples of normal staff this is a position that would be perfect to automate to save on costs

 

[mattx4]

Seen some speculation of Jack Dorsey coming back. He pushed for the Elon take over and still has a stake in the company.

Has experience and would be a face advertising execs wouldn't have an issue with. I don't see it personally but stranger things have happened

 

[dowie]

Seen some speculation of Jack Dorsey coming back. He pushed for the Elon take over and still has a stake in the company.

Has experience and would be a face advertising execs wouldn't have an issue with. I don't see it personally but stranger things have happened

That would be interesting, smart move to reassure advertisers after Elon has taken all the heat for slashing costs and some of his rash changes etc.. though he would likely need a big chunk of equity as an incentive, he may well be happy to not have the stress!

He has also got his own new social media startup too.

 

[StriderX]

If Jack comes back then I really don't understand why he seemed so blase for much of it's existence.

 

[FishFluff]

Seen some speculation of Jack Dorsey coming back. He pushed for the Elon take over and still has a stake in the company.

Has experience and would be a face advertising execs wouldn't have an issue with. I don't see it personally but stranger things have happened

Nah. Dorsey is busy working on his own platform and it would be too risky to make Twitter into what he wants based on his guiding principles that he published the other day

1. Social media must be resilient to corporate and government control.
2. Only the original author may remove content they produce.
3. Moderation is best implemented by algorithmic choice.

 

[mattx4]

Nah. Dorsey is busy working on his own platform and it would be too risky to make Twitter into what he wants based on his guiding principles that he published the other day

I believe it's a protocol he's working on and the original idea was to integrate it with Twitter

Twitter is funding a small independent team of up to five open source architects, engineers, and designers to develop an open and decentralized standard for social media. The goal is for Twitter to ultimately be a client of this standard.

I wouldn't be surprised if Elon and his team reach out to him but I imagine him coming back would hinge on Twitter ownership accepting to use this BlueSky protocol. So I don't see it as likely but a very outside chance

 

[FishFluff]

I believe it's a protocol he's working on and the original idea was to integrate it with Twitter

I stand corrected!

 

[visibleman]

I mean I've posted pictures earlier you can go back and see the visual comparison being made.

Evidence:
Here are some Antifa/black Bloc people:

I think your lil brain needs to go back and re-read what was posted then try again if you can understand it...

You're the one suggesting black hoodies/jackets/coats, hats and face coverings is Antifa/black Bloc. Why are you dodging answering a very simple yes/no question @dowie?

 

[dowie]

You're the one suggesting black hoodies/jackets/coats, hats and face coverings is Antifa/black Bloc. Why are you dodging answering a very simple yes/no question @dowie?

You need to re-read yet again... see the post you cut a snippet out of for example or multiple other posts.

I'm not dodging a very simple question, I'm asking you to read and understand some very simple claims. Perhaps read the part of the post with the word claim and then what was actually claimed...

What they look like is already evidenced by that post and the pictures!

When i nip to Waitrose in my black hoodie, cap and wear my black covid mask, does that mean in your lil' brain i'm Antifa? Given that i look visually comparable to the image you posted.

Do you really not understand that you're confusing pointing out how someone is dressed/what they look like (in the context of part of why it was taken seriously) vs a claim of what they are?

Not to mention the out-of-context analogy is especially silly.

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

Let's move on shall we because this is unspeakably boring. The stalker thing is old "news" as Elon has served up a fresh plate of hilarity for us to admire and gorge on.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

My god he will argue

Let's move on shall we because this is unspeakably boring. The stalker thing is old "news" as Elon has served up a fresh plate of hilarity for us to admire and gorge on.

This^^ I can only sit in orbit of a dowie hole for so long. Back to Elon and Twitter.

 

[dowie]

My god he will argue

I keep on getting notifications from people insistent on throwing in some straw man arguments... including yourself even though I've posted plenty of clarification and your arguments rely on not only misreading what has been said but apparently skipping over or wilfully ignoring the clarification too.

It's no good calling it a "dowiehole" when you and others are the ones triggering it by quoting me with flawed, bad-faith arguments and I'm just responding to those.

 

[JRS]

It's no good calling it a "dowiehole" when you and others are the ones triggering it by quoting me with flawed, bad-faith arguments and I'm just responding to those.

Well, I tell you what dowie - if they're so flawed, and in such bad faith, why don't you simply not respond to them?

Then anyone else watching just has your side, then these allegedly flawed and bad-faith replies to such, and can make up their own minds from there.

 

[unwashed potato!]

So black hoodie + black hat is fine but, black hoodie + black hat + a black face covering, they're definitely Antifa/Black Bloc?

Last thing i need the next time i'm out in a black hoodie and cap and accidentally throw a black mask on is to give the wrong impression that i'm Antifa about to revolt and try and overturn the government...

Not just that, it's the next time you're out to do something you know to be a crime, you should wear bright pink as that's the choice of the good criminals. Not black dark clothing that's just antifa.

What a silly thing dowie is still arguing about.

 

[FishFluff]

Well, I tell you what dowie - if they're so flawed, and in such bad faith, why don't you simply not respond to them?

Then anyone else watching just has your side, then these allegedly flawed and bad-faith replies to such, and can make up their own minds from there.

I’ll be honest. If dowie replies to a post of mine and it’s more than a couple of sentences, I don’t even bother reading it. Saves me the time of another circular argument with someone who will deflect and obfuscate until you can’t even remember what the original point was anymore.

 

[dowie]

Well, I tell you what dowie - if they're so flawed, and in such bad faith, why don't you simply not respond to them?

Then anyone else watching just has your side, then these allegedly flawed and bad-faith replies to such, and can make up their own minds from there.

Because I'd rather offer clarification and it only becomes clearer they're perhaps comments made in bad faith after the fact.

Also that second assumption is flawed if people selectively quote something out of context (as one person has done above) and then act as though a different argument has made, people don't always read every post.