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Now that Elon Musk has taken over Twitter in a deal worth $44 billion, concerns are being shared that the controversial billionaire might ditch the social media platform’s hate speech guidelines and unleash a hate-filled free-for-all. Meanwhile, there are also fears that Musk may restore Donald Trump’s Twitter rights after the ex-president’s ban on January 6 last year following the Capitol Hill riot.
This is causing some celebrities to question their loyalty to the site.
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Actually, The Hollywood Reporter dismissing a few who have already announced their intention to leave.
Among them is actor and director Ken Olin, who wrote: “I’m out of here.”
Hey everybody –
I’m getting out of here. No judgement.
Let’s keep the faith.
Let’s protect our democracy.
Let’s try to be gentler.
Let’s try to save the planet.
Let’s try to be more generous.
Let’s seek peace in the world.
💙– Ken Olin (@kenolin1) October 28, 2022
Brian Koppleman, showrunner of “Billions,” echoed those sentiments.
“Really come find me on instagram and sure. I’m really trying to take a breather from here for a while or a month when we get to the store, he tweeted.
Then there’s “Bill & Ted’s” Alex Winter, who reportedly deleted his entire Twitter history and left his Linktree address after posting a meme depicting Musk, Donald Trump and Kanye West as the three musketeers.
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However, some celebrities are taking the opposite approach, insisting that if Twitter stops regulating hate speech, they are ready to fight back.
That’s the view of Star Trek icon George Takei, who wrote: “Twitter feels a little like America might feel if the Republicans take back Congress. All the crazy people would immediately start testing the terrible limits of how far they can push things.”
Twitter feels a little like America might feel if the Republicans take back Congress. All the crazy people would immediately start testing the terrible limits of how far they can push things.
– George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) 29 October 2022
Takei then declared, “I’m not going anywhere,” adding, “We need each other’s voices and strength, and I’ve never shied away from a fight. When Twitler and the other deplorables get him back, I’ll be more than a thorn in their side.”
I’m not going anywhere. And my follower count really went up! We need each other’s voices and strength, and I’ve never shied away from a fight. When Twitler and the other deplorables are allowed back here, I’ll be more than a thorn in their side.
Follow me for more great tips.
– George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) 29 October 2022
Meanwhile, director Rob Reiner noted that with democracy hanging in the balance with crucial midterm elections looming, “there’s no team leaving Twitter now.”
For those fighting to preserve our constitutional democracy, now is not the time to leave Twitter. Now is the time to VOTE BLUE!
– Rob Reiner (@robreiner) October 28, 2022
For those fighting to preserve our constitutional democracy, now is not the time to leave Twitter. Now is the time to VOTE BLUE!
– Rob Reiner (@robreiner) October 28, 2022
Meanwhile, “Sopranos” actor and E Street Band guitarist “Little Steven” Van Zandt issued a not-so-veiled threat to Musk about the consequences of restoring Trump’s Twitter account.
Dear Elon Musk. Free advice from a world advisor. You are making the biggest mistake of your life if you put Adolf Hitler back in the most powerful communication tool in the modern world. The kind of mistake you can never, ever forgive. @elonmusk
— 🕉🇺🇦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) October 28, 2022
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