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I seem to remember that musk promised to make moderation decisions more transparent and even open source the algoritm, I wonder why they are against this.
by therouwboat 3y ago
I seem to remember that musk promised to make moderation decisions more transparent and even open source the algoritm, I wonder why they are against this.
- Obscurity4340 3y agoThe enduring trait of narcissism that I have encountered is their hatred and refusal to abide by contracts or to have their behavior constrained in any way that has teeth. They would never allow you to receive any resource or benefit unmitigated by constant threats or innuendo as to how long it might persist for you before its tragically "taken away" [by them, lawfully or otherwise] They're basically little mob bosses. Its a completely unsustainable relationship wherever it exists.
- deepfriedchokes 3y ago“Rules for thee, but not for me.”
- Obscurity4340 3y agoIts honestly like watching an episode of AnimalPlanet when you can get the force of law applied against them compelling them to do whatever required to comply with judgements or their obligations. Its an alien experience for them
- misnome 3y agoEasy: He lied
- rmbyrro 3y agoThey're not necessarily against the premise of transparency in moderation. They're against the government mandating it, which they argue is unconstitutional. Personally, I agree. This is the first step towards totalitarian governments. Probably anyone who understood a bit of human history would be terrified about this Californian initiative.
- aa_is_op 3y agoBecause he reinstated nazi accounts and he's now suspending left-wing and reporter accounts for literally no reason.... that's why!
- rmbyrro 3y agoReally? Which reporters have they suspended?
- c420 3y agoTwitter suspends journalists who have been covering Elon Musk and the company https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/twitter-suspends-journalists-covering-elon-musk-company-rcna62032 https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/twitter-suspends-j... "He had earlier put up a poll with a variety of options, asking whether or when he should reinstate the journalists’ accounts. When a plurality of respondents voted to restore the accounts immediately, he deleted the poll and started a new one with fewer options."
- hef19898 3y agoSo my free-speach trumps yours for Musk and Twitter? Sounds about right for the self declared free-speech "absolutist"...