A number of celebrities are able to say goodbye to Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover!
In case you missed it, the 51-year-old Tesla proprietor took possession of the social media platform on Thursday – which promptly got here with some adjustments in management and a bunch of considerations over if his plans will principally create a hate-speech free for all on the app. To not point out fears of reinstating Twitter privileges of some individuals who had been banned – like ex-president Donald Trump. And now, many individuals and even celebs are vowing to give up Twitter on account of Elon’s acquisition of the platform. Which stars are abandoning the app, you might ask? Gray’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes tweeted on Saturday morning to her 1.9 million followers:
“Not hanging round for no matter Elon has deliberate. Bye.”
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This Is Us govt producer Ken Olin declared to his 300,000 followers on Friday:
“Hey all –
I’m out of right here. No judgement.
Let’s hold 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.”
Billions showrunner Brian Koppelman shared an analogous sentiment:
“Y’all’s, for actual, come discover me over on instagram and the tok. Gonna actually attempt to take a breather from right here for a minute or a month come deal shut time.”
Invoice & Ted star Alex Winter reportedly deleted his total Twitter historical past and left a Linktree tackle after posting a meme that depicted Elon, Donald, and Kanye West because the Three Musketeers. In the meantime, Josh Gad appeared on the fence about whether or not he was going to give up the location:
“Giant exodus taking place on this platform. Unsure if I keep or not. Leaning towards staying, but when right now is an indication of issues to return, unsure what the purpose is. Freedom of speech is nice. Hate speech meant to incite hurt, (with no penalties) ain’t what I signed up for.”
Nonetheless, others have the alternative stance on the state of affairs and really feel everybody ought to keep on Twitter to battle again if it stops regulating hate speech. Star Trek icon George Takei expressed this sentiment, writing on Saturday:
“Twitter feels just a little like America could really feel if the Republicans take again Congress. All of the crazies would instantly start testing the terrible limits of how far they will push issues.”
He continued:
“I’m not going wherever. We want one another’s voices and power, and I’ve by no means shied from a battle. When Twitler and the opposite deplorable are let again on her, I’ll be greater than a thorn of their aspect.”
Director Rob Reiner pleaded together with his followers to remain on the platform, stressing:
“For many who are preventing to protect our Constitutional Democracy, now will not be the time to go away Twitter. Now could be the time to VOTE BLUE!”
We’ll need to hold a watch out if any extra celebs determine to go away Twitter — and even how lengthy those who vowed to go away even keep off it. Some stated they had been going to give up Twitter when Elon first bid to take over the corporate in April however modified their minds, together with Jameela Jamil, who tweeted on the time:
“I concern this free speech bid goes to assist this hell platform attain its ultimate type of completely lawless hate, bigotry, and misogyny. Better of luck.”
After which she deleted the tweet and returned to the platform. So we’ll need to see what occurs! What do YOU assume, Perezcious readers? Do you propose on ditching the app now that Elon is in cost? Or do you propose on staying? Sound OFF within the feedback beneath.
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