I am not allowed to use Twitter until I delete it, and deleting it is alleged (by Twitter) to be an admission of guilt of violating their terms). I need Twitter to back down so I can continue to participate in the public forum.
As a top predator, who mainly eats vegetables pre-digested by lower animals in the form of pastured meat or eggs or dairy or wild seafood (#MEDS), it's my humble opinion that it's best to consume tweets after they've moved up in the trophic chain. #HappilyBannedOld Sailor
People need to adjust their expectations about Musk. I get that people are excited - which goes to show how bad the situation is - but Musk has a self-serving track record. People expected too much too fast. Let's wait and see how this plays out. The 'Censor Czar' makes $17 million a year. Would make sense to fire her to send a strong message. Then again, Tesla is dependent on China and the CCP. This could pose a contradiction problem where free speech is concerned for Musk and Twitter.
Our government hand outs made him a cardboard cut out billionaire. It’s all about collecting our DATA. I keep thinking of that Tina Turner song “ we don’t need another hero….”
The deal has been struck, but the transaction has not been completed. Musk does not yet run Twitter. Once the signatures are all in place on the paperwork and the funds have been transferred, then it's reasonable to start watching for changes. But not until.
It is expected that this process could take about 6 months before Elon could be making any big changes (if that is in fact what he does in the end - lets hope so!) If this is the case I suspect we will see the new 'Ministry of Truth' ramped up substantially leading up to that as well as substantial pressure being put on Elon via his other business dealings.
As much as I am hopeful that Elon is acting in the interests of truth and free speech, and his recent public statements certainly are in alignment with his action of buying Twitter as well as his past expressed beliefs, I am concerned that this may not be enough. He is one very powerful and wealthy individual, but the elite establishment consists of many wealthy powerful individuals who have a vested interest in censorship.
I was temporarily banned right after Covid started 03/20 then when the new CEO came on board I was permanently banned. People are shocked when I tell them. Anyone who isn’t Banned I consider suspect or a useful idiot lol.
I saw an immediate difference in my Twitter experience. Night and day. My tweets saw greater reach, and I could see many friends whom I previously had to search or keep on lists to spot at all.
However, I still see shenanigans.
I suspect some code was altered, perhaps to hide its existence. But other tactics were kept in place.
Thought I fixed that one. Oh well, I'll have to send out another correction to our 10K community tomorrow.
Just tweeted it, then saw it disappear within seconds!
That seems odd. Anyone else see that happening?
I used the full, original link without the space as you requested. Whereas Nick commenting below left the space in?
His tweet is still visible to me.
I am not allowed to use Twitter until I delete it, and deleting it is alleged (by Twitter) to be an admission of guilt of violating their terms). I need Twitter to back down so I can continue to participate in the public forum.
As a top predator, who mainly eats vegetables pre-digested by lower animals in the form of pastured meat or eggs or dairy or wild seafood (#MEDS), it's my humble opinion that it's best to consume tweets after they've moved up in the trophic chain. #HappilyBannedOld Sailor
My account may not be banned, but it sure feels shadow banned at this point. Tweeted anyway. Still feels like 1984...
https://twitter.com/nickkottenstet1/status/1521096502881538048?s=21&t=GprlXcnzVnVV-9H64INhYg
People need to adjust their expectations about Musk. I get that people are excited - which goes to show how bad the situation is - but Musk has a self-serving track record. People expected too much too fast. Let's wait and see how this plays out. The 'Censor Czar' makes $17 million a year. Would make sense to fire her to send a strong message. Then again, Tesla is dependent on China and the CCP. This could pose a contradiction problem where free speech is concerned for Musk and Twitter.
I agree! A billionaire buying Twitter is not my idea of going in the right direction.
Our government hand outs made him a cardboard cut out billionaire. It’s all about collecting our DATA. I keep thinking of that Tina Turner song “ we don’t need another hero….”
I love it, we don't need another hero. When you read the lyrics it's actually quite apt and beautiful. ❤️🔥
"Out from the wreckage
Can't make the same mistake this time
We are the children
The last generation (the last generation)
We are the ones they left behind
And I wonder when we
Are ever gonna change
Living under the fear
'Til nothing else remains
We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the Pfizer dome
Looking for something
We can rely on
There's gotta be something better out there
Love and compassion
Their day is coming (coming)
All else are castles built in the air
And I wonder when we
Are ever gonna change
Living under the fear
'Til nothing else remains
All the children say
We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the drugs alone
So, what do we do with our lives?
We leave only a mark
Will our story shine like a light
Or end in the dark
Is it all or nothing?
We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond
We're near the throne
💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Just searched for it and I can see the tweet posted on there 7 times over the past 4 hours, so some are getting through OK.
The deal has been struck, but the transaction has not been completed. Musk does not yet run Twitter. Once the signatures are all in place on the paperwork and the funds have been transferred, then it's reasonable to start watching for changes. But not until.
It is expected that this process could take about 6 months before Elon could be making any big changes (if that is in fact what he does in the end - lets hope so!) If this is the case I suspect we will see the new 'Ministry of Truth' ramped up substantially leading up to that as well as substantial pressure being put on Elon via his other business dealings.
As much as I am hopeful that Elon is acting in the interests of truth and free speech, and his recent public statements certainly are in alignment with his action of buying Twitter as well as his past expressed beliefs, I am concerned that this may not be enough. He is one very powerful and wealthy individual, but the elite establishment consists of many wealthy powerful individuals who have a vested interest in censorship.
Tweeted it out...
Guys, Musk didn't buy Twitter at the grocery store.... come on
I was temporarily banned right after Covid started 03/20 then when the new CEO came on board I was permanently banned. People are shocked when I tell them. Anyone who isn’t Banned I consider suspect or a useful idiot lol.
I saw an immediate difference in my Twitter experience. Night and day. My tweets saw greater reach, and I could see many friends whom I previously had to search or keep on lists to spot at all.
However, I still see shenanigans.
I suspect some code was altered, perhaps to hide its existence. But other tactics were kept in place.