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> I don't know if Dorsey is making the right call here, but he has clearly thought about it a lot, and discussed those thoughts publicly. Similarly, I'm confli
by illumin8 6y ago
> I don't know if Dorsey is making the right call here, but he has clearly thought about it a lot, and discussed those thoughts publicly.
Similarly, I'm conflicted. I understand Jack's argument, but I'm not sure he's making the right call here. It is highly unlikely Trump could build a platform or co-opt one that has the reach of Twitter. And arguably, the terms of service should apply equally to everyone on the platform. Trump has engaged in hate speech and targeted his followers against individuals in a way that probably destroyed their lives (death threats, etc.). IMHO, Twitter should enforce their TOS against all users in a fair and equal way, regardless of whether they are POTUS or a normal citizen.
- Diederich 6y ago> It is highly unlikely Trump could build a platform or co-opt one that has the reach of Twitter. Thought experiment: if instead of posting on Twitter, he sent an e-mail to a few thousand journalists? I never use or consume Twitter, but I see screen captures of things Twitter posts all the time. Granted: one big thing this approach misses is the back and forth. I gather Trump re-tweets quite a bit of stuff, and responds to others. I guess that could be simulated via e-mail. My point is that as far as his ability to be heard, I don't think Twitter is necessary.
- gberger 6y agoHe can't control the narrative if he depends on what journalists choose to report (or not), and how the story will be editorialized. Twitter gives him direct access to his electorate, which is extremely valuable.
- pas 6y agoHow that wouldn't be replicated in a matter of weeks? He can just start posting on donaltjtrump.ru and people will check it. They can throw together a notification app.