Musk is told his platform, now known as X, must comply with new laws designed to combat fake news and Russian propaganda

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    2 years ago

    I really hope Elon given the ultimatum would go for the nuclear option and shut down Twitter in Europe.

    It wouldn’t even be out of character, I can imagine him vomiting some “free speech” nonsense on his way out.

    The company stock price would halve, but at the speed it is already going down it wouldn’t even register.

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      2 years ago

      The company stock price would halve.

      Elon took it private, it doesn’t have a stock price anymore. But it does have a valuation, which is basically it’s appraisal value, and that’s already significantly lower than what he paid for it.

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    2 years ago

    Why does anyone even still use it? I never saw the appeal even before the takeover, now it baffles me. It’s such a horrible interface

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    2 years ago

    Don’t warn. Act. Fine him. It won’t hurt him much, but would generate additional funds for European needs. Actively create Fediverse accounts that interact with the public. And so on…

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    2 years ago

    nothing like a stern warning to swiftly correct a billionaire megalomaniac destructive antics in my experience.

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    2 years ago

    That’s it Mr. Musk, sir. You’re officially on notice. (I hope that’s ok, sir?)