After Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, Shonda Rhimes and extra celebs stop the platform

Elon Musk lately accomplished his USD 44 billion takeover of the social media platform, Twitter after months of authorized wrangling.  The SpaceX CEO’s takeover noticed the exit of the agency’s prime bosses together with its chief government, chairman and finance chief. Twitter customers went right into a frenzy over Musk taking the reigns of the favored social platform. 

A number of celebrities additionally expressed their considerations about sticking round on Twitter after Musk stepped in and a few of them additionally introduced their exit because the information of the Tesla founder’s buyout emerged. Amongst among the distinguished names that got here ahead to voice their opinions about not utilizing the platform anymore included Bridgerton and Gray’s Anatomy producer Shonda Rhimes. There have been additionally different celebrities who spoke about not being eager to remain on the platform claiming that it will develop into a floor for hate speech. 

Elon Musk on Kanye West and Donald Trump’s Twitter bans

It was earlier acknowledged by Musk that he would reverse Twitter’s ban on former President Donald Trump if his acquisition goes by way of. Twitter had completely suspended Trump from the platform in January 2021 following the assault by his supporters on the US Capitol. In relation to the identical, Musk had stated, “I’d reverse the everlasting ban,” Musk stated. “I don’t personal Twitter but. So this isn’t like a factor that can positively occur, as a result of what if I don’t personal Twitter?”  Within the meantime, Kanye West who additionally obtained his account restricted lately resulting from anti-semitic remarks, returned on on the platform following Musk’s takeover though it was clarified by Elon that he had nothing to do with it.

Shonda Rhimes, Ken Olin stop Twitter

Gray’s Anatomy creator and producer mogul Shonda Rhimes who has over 1.9 million followers Twiter on Saturday knowledgeable her followers that she was quitting the platform following Musk’s takeover. In a tweet she shared on October 29, Rhimes wrote, “Not hanging round for no matter Elon has deliberate. Bye.” The famed producer although shouldn’t be the one one who took the choice. Additionally, This Is Us producer Ken Olin shared his remaining tweet on the platform and wrote, “The day @elonmusk takes possession of Twitter, I’m out. No judgement. Let’s preserve the religion. Let’s defend our democracy. Let’s attempt to be kinder. Let’s attempt to save the planet. Let’s attempt to be extra beneficiant. Let’s look to seek out peace on the planet.”

Josh Gad feedback on Elon’s Twitter takeover

Frozen star Josh Gad additionally shared his views on Elon Musk changing into Twitter’s new proprietor and the way that impacts the platform. Whereas not confirming that he shall be quitting the platform, Gad mentioned how hate speech may develop into an even bigger downside if everybody leaves the platform. He wrote, “Giant exodus occurring on this platform. Undecided if I keep or not. Leaning towards staying, but when as we speak is an indication of issues to return, unsure what the purpose is. Freedom of speech is nice. Hate speech supposed to incite hurt, (with no penalties) ain’t what I signed up for.”  Additionally, Rob Reiner appeared to counsel one other view as he stated, “For individuals who are combating to protect our Constitutional Democracy, now shouldn’t be the time to depart Twitter. Now’s the time to VOTE BLUE!” 

Musk’s open letter

Within the meantime, Elon himself additionally clarified his views on taking on the micro-blogging website as he revealed the sort of adjustments he plans to deliver with it. He ok has acknowledged in an open letter to Twitter advertisers he purchased the platform to “assist humanity” and warranted it received’t develop into a “free-for-all hellscape, the place something will be stated with no penalties.” As per The Hollywood Reporter, Musk additionally wrote late Friday that he’s forming a “content material moderation council with broadly various viewpoints” and stated that “no main content material selections or account reinstatements will occur earlier than that council convenes.” 

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has additionally been a subject of debate lately amongst White Home officers and Democratic strategists contemplating its timeline because it comes forward of the 2024 presidential election.