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The Internet Melts Down Over Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover

By Jack CraneOctober 28, 2022No Comments
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The world’s wealthiest human now officially owns Twitter, and the platform’s most prolific users either rejoiced, or rejected the Tesla CEO’s takeover.

Elon Musk purchased the social media platform for $44 billion, after a six-month long deal fraught with legal battles, bot whistleblowers, and a judge’s order to close by Oct. 28, or go to trial.

the bird is freed

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2022

Musk made waves on Wednesday when he changed his Twitter bio to “Chief Twit” and carried a sink into Twitter headquarters. Though he reportedly assuaged revolting employees that he wouldn’t not cut the staff by 75%, as was rumored.

Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022

While the Twitter masses might be safe, top executives were given the axe on Thursday, including CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and general counsel Sean Edgett. Musk also dismissed Vijaya Gadde, the policy maker who permanently banned former President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk leaving Twitter Office after the first day: pic.twitter.com/jdte6DdYCI

— Astha (@astha_o) October 28, 2022

In an open letter posted to his account, Musk explained that he acquired Twitter because it was “important to the future of civilization to have a common digital town square,” that allows for varying beliefs to be debated without violence.

“There is currently great danger that social media will splinter into the far right wing and far left wing echo chambers that generate more hate and divide our society,” he wrote.

Twitter & @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/J62EH83MGA

— naiive (@naiivememe) October 28, 2022

He accused the media of fueling and catering to the “polarized extremes,” and losing the chance for dialogue “in the relentless pursuit of clicks.”

Musk said he purchased the platform to “help humanity,” rather than to accumulate more money, but cautioned that under his watch, Twitter will not become a “free-for-all hellscape” where anything can be said without consequence.

Elon musk firing Twitter Employees be like pic.twitter.com/bLlZIIzCjp

— Anoop 🇮🇳 (@ianooop) October 28, 2022

Liberal celebrities and commentators were quick to meltdown over the SpaceX CEO’s latest purchase.

“Letting a reckless ideologue take full control of what is essentially a public utility – less than two weeks before election day – is insane,” wrote actor Billy Baldwin. “Elon Musk says he wants speech on Twitter to be “free”. Now that he’s in charge, let’s test that.”

“Nobody asked but I’m staying on Twitter at least until after the election,” actor Jon Cryer added. “Then I’ll reassess.”

Elon Musk spent $44 billion,… in an attempt to prevent you from retweeting this photo: pic.twitter.com/yC7TB1XJbk

— Roshan Rinaldi (@Roshan_Rinaldi) October 1, 2022

“With this Twitter thing maybe changing considerably,” complained journalist Dan Rather. “A question I am asking: Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble And if I stay it will be double So come on and let me know Should I stay or should I go?”

While “Stand By Me” director Rob Reiner is only concerned about the potential return of the former president.

“Rumor has it that one Sociopathic Pathologically Lying Criminal Racist Misogynistic Fascist is returning to this platform,” he posted. “Let’s celebrate by drowning him in a Blue Wave.”

Trump getting ready for Elon Musk to UnSuspend his account pic.twitter.com/183vIrGYRL

— , (@Zvbear) October 28, 2022

“Grace & Frankie” star Ethan Embry said that hates that “a crowd of Proud Boys have the same rights to assemble as those working toward voting rights,” but if everyone’s free speech isn’t protected, the groups that are seen as threats could change with whichever party is in power.

“So the protection must be shared across board,” he added.

I’m less educated about hate speech laws we have in America, I wouldn’t be surprised if none exist federally. Instead there’s laws against instigation, threats, calls for violence. Those were recently used against people protesting police violence more than actual violent groups.

— Ethan Embry (@EmbryEthan) October 27, 2022

The conservative sphere of Twitter was thrilled about the company’s new management. “Christmas came early this year!” Tweeted comedian Rob Schneider.

“Free Speech is ALL speech! It is NOT just the speech you LIKE, but also for the speech you LOATHE! You are either for ALL of it or NONE of it!” The “Hot Chick” star said in a follow-up post, which he hashtagged #TheBirdIsFree.

Elon Musk has taken control of @Twitter per @wsj and immediately fired the CEO and CFO. This is going to fucking amazing.

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) October 28, 2022

“[Elon Musk] has set fire to the barn and the rats are all running for the hills,” country legend John Rich wrote.

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