Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has already prompted many celebrities to go away the social media platform.
Final week, the 51-year-old richest man on the earth confirmed up at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters carrying a kitchen sink as he closed in on his $44 billion buy of the social community.
The Tesla founder wrote “getting into Twitter HQ – let that sink in!” together with a video of him strolling within the hallway of the Twitter constructing.
As quickly because the information was confirmed – after it was rumored for months that Musk would personal the platform – many Hollywood stars and notable figures revealed that they may deactivate their Twitter accounts.
The TV present creator Shonda Rhimes and business stars revealed that they plan to stop the platform now that it’s owned by the SpaceX founder – who has pledged to make huge adjustments similar to doubtlessly altering the ban on former President Donald Trump.
“Not hanging round for no matter Elon has deliberate. Bye,” Rhimes tweeted to her Twitter followers on Saturday (October 29), two days after Musk closed in on his deal.
Grammy-winning singer Sara Bareilles chimed in and stated: “Welp. It’s been enjoyable Twitter. I’m out. See you on different platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s simply not for me.”
Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) October 29, 2022
In a tweet to her practically 2 million followers, Toni Braxton criticized the tweets she noticed on Twitter for the reason that Enterprise mogul’s takeover, writing: “I’m shocked and appalled at a few of the ‘free speech’ I’ve seen on this platform since its acquisition.”
“Hate speech beneath the veil of ‘free speech’ is unacceptable; subsequently I’m selecting to remain off Twitter as it’s not a protected area for myself, my sons, and different POC,” the Grammy-winning RnB star added.
Welp. It’s been fun Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s just not for me. ❤️🙏🏼
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) October 30, 2022
Ken Olin, an government producer of the NBC present This Is Us, tweeted to his 290,000 followers that he’s “out of right here” and made a plea for kindness and peace.
Mick Foley, a retired skilled wrestler and actor, stated in a publish on his Fb web page that he’s taking a “break” from Twitter “for the reason that new possession – and the misinformation and hate it appears to be encouraging – has my abdomen in a knot”.”I actually do take pleasure in connecting with all of you on social media, however it might probably get overwhelming typically. I believe I’ll be again on in a couple of weeks, however within the meantime, I’ll proceed to publish on Fb and Instagram,” Foley wrote.
I'm shocked and appalled at some of the "free speech" I've seen on this platform since its acquisition. Hate speech under the veil of "free speech" is unacceptable; therefore I am choosing to stay off Twitter as it is no longer a safe space for myself, my sons and other POC.
— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) October 29, 2022
“I hope all of you can be variety to at least one one other,” he stated, including, “Please vote for those who can too – our democracy appears to be hanging on by a thread.”
In accordance with a report by the Washington Submit, the Community Contagion Analysis Institute (NCRI) – a gaggle that examines messages throughout social media – said that using the “n-word” on the app elevated by practically 500% over the 12 hours after the finalization of the billionaire’s deal.
NBA star LeBron James additionally took to Twitter to ask the brand new CEO to take motion in opposition to pages utilizing racial slurs such because the n-word, writing: “I don’t know Elon Musk and, tbh, I may care much less who owns Twitter.”
“However I’ll say that if that is true, I hope he and his individuals take this very critically as a result of that is scary AF. So many rattling unfit individuals saying hate speech is free speech,” he added.
Musk had beforehand outlined in his official assertion asserting the historic acquisition, that “free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital city sq. the place issues important to the way forward for humanity are debated.”
Hey all –
I’m out of here. No judgement.
Let’s keep the faith.
Let’s protect our democracy.
Let’s try to be kinder.
Let’s try to save the planet.
Let’s try to be more generous.
Let’s look to find peace in the world.
💙— Ken Olin (@kenolin1) October 28, 2022
Nevertheless, he clarified his feedback on “free speech” earlier this 12 months, saying that if a person tweeted one thing “unlawful or in any other case harmful to the world” then a short lived suspension would suffice relatively than completely eradicating customers. He additionally added that the publish ought to be made invisible.
