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Even in their official response to the EU’s announcement of investigating X last year they couldn’t help but dog-whistle > It is important that this process re
by phatskat 2y ago
Even in their official response to the EU’s announcement of investigating X last year they couldn’t help but dog-whistle
> It is important that this process remains free of political influence and follows the law.
No one mentioned politics except X, which makes me think Musk had a hand in at least editing this post (or someone else took a pass at his first draft).
This next part is also just great
> X is focused on creating a safe and inclusive environment for all users on our platform, while protecting freedom of expression, and we will continue to work tirelessly towards this goal.
“While protecting freedom of expression” which is fun because we have seen time and again their willingness to amplify one set of voices while putting down others or spreading false information followed by the hours, sometimes days later “community correction” CYA facade.
I hope we see some movement here - the check mark system definitely means next to nothing now other than “I paid for something that means nothing except to those easily deceived” which is a dangerous con imo