Page 3 | To think that if everyone who thinks Elon Musk is a menace boycotted X he would have less power

AsdaCafeWriter · 11/03/2025 17:11

HangryLilacGoose · 11/03/2025 17:03

Why don't you think it should be banned?

It's being used to undermine European democracies. I'd ban it in a heartbeat.

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and the holy mass media does a lot more damage when used by the big corporations that own them to spin the narrative they want ?

ExtraOnions · 11/03/2025 17:11

I stopped using X when that Nazi took over.

It’s wall to wall Racism, Misogyny and lies … with the added addition of unexpected and unwanted Porn.

I’m on Bluesky now, have met some great people

PickAChew · 11/03/2025 17:09

The problem is that people who love him still use X so it becomes more of an echo chamber and he still has that power.

I deactivated my account a while back, anyhow.

HangryLilacGoose · 11/03/2025 17:03

Sunshineandoranges · 11/03/2025 16:07

Some interesting points of view. I think far right politics is becoming quite prominent in many countries. Far right or far left both worry me. Too much war…death and destruction. I think Trump, Vance and Musk are very right wing. Profit from and the power of X increases that power for Musk. I don’t think it should be banned but would prefer it to be less popular.

Why don't you think it should be banned?

It's being used to undermine European democracies. I'd ban it in a heartbeat.

AsdaCafeWriter · 11/03/2025 16:51

Sunshineandoranges · 11/03/2025 10:21

I think I am stating the obvious but someone will soon be explaining why my simple logic is flawed.

less power in what way ?

Purplebunnie · 11/03/2025 16:43

I've deleted my X account but I doubt it will make any difference, I was barely on there towards the end. When I first set up my account there were some lovely posters I followed who made me laugh: a ghost, a Father Christmas and of course the Number 10 Downing Street cat. Then it got all nasty so I didn't bother

jeaux90 · 11/03/2025 16:27

Broken clock and all that.

He enabled free speech back on the platform at least. So many feminists were banned until a year ago.

Somethingthecatdraggedin7 · 11/03/2025 16:19

Problem is that there are plenty of really nasty people to still keep twix going.
I left it when he started trying to interfere in UK politics by stirring trouble around the riots after the Southport attack.
Personally I would be very pleased if he was deemed an undesirable alien or whatever the term would be and not allowed any business interests here including social media.

HangryLilacGoose · 11/03/2025 16:19

Have just seen (government official) Musk calling Sen. Mark Kelly (a former Navy Pilot) a "traitor" (because he said the US should continue to support Ukraine).

He's absolutely deranged, and very very dangerous.

Porcelainpig · 11/03/2025 16:12

LaurieFairyCake · 11/03/2025 15:38

Never use Twitter

And I'm always delighted every morning to see Tesla stock has fallen further

People say he's the richest man in the world but X and Tesla stocks have plummeted?

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Sunshineandoranges · 11/03/2025 16:07

Some interesting points of view. I think far right politics is becoming quite prominent in many countries. Far right or far left both worry me. Too much war…death and destruction. I think Trump, Vance and Musk are very right wing. Profit from and the power of X increases that power for Musk. I don’t think it should be banned but would prefer it to be less popular.

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Uyt · 11/03/2025 15:39

seriouslyfunny · 11/03/2025 14:52

I don't have an X account and yes I agree with you but it isn't that easy for everyone to leave. Until something like bluesky expands into a much bigger platform, a lot of people won't leave their following behind to start afresh. Many non Elon fans, companies and public bodies are still on there as there is a viable alternative yet.

This is the case for me, I still get work enquiries via twitter in a way I don’t get on the other platforms yet.

LaurieFairyCake · 11/03/2025 15:38

Never use Twitter

And I'm always delighted every morning to see Tesla stock has fallen further

HangryLilacGoose · 11/03/2025 15:28

I'd happily see it banned tbh.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 11/03/2025 15:26

BusyExpert · 11/03/2025 10:31

he is not a menace and people who think so need to calm down.

Your correct menace is far too tame a word for someone slinging around Nazi salutes

Porcelainpig · 11/03/2025 15:08

CasperGutman · 11/03/2025 14:59

I've stopped using it and cancelled my account. So has everyone from my kids' schools to their swimming club. At work we've all been instructed to remove the link to the corporate account from our email signatures. I can't imagine there's anyone much still on there, is there?

Only misogynists, bigots, racists and narcissists.

If arseholes could fly, X would be an airport. I wish they just stayed there instead of travelling though.

Porcelainpig · 11/03/2025 15:05

Never been on Twitter or X, it has always been a crock of shit, but a million times more so now.

We don't need it.

CasperGutman · 11/03/2025 15:02

SerendipityJane · 11/03/2025 14:30

On the other hand, the scope of https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-public-bodies-banned-from-imposing-their-own-boycotts-against-foreign-countries could always be widened to make all consumer boycotts illegal (as Trump seems to be hinting at ?)

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Instructing public bodies not to boycott entire countries is a million miles away from "making all consumer boycotts illegal". How would that even work? Especially with big ticket items like cars. I only buy one can every decade or so, and effectively 'boycott' every supplier but one.

LaPalmaLlama · 11/03/2025 14:59

Twitter used to be a left wing cesspit of bile and intolerance and now it's a right wing cesspit of bile and intolerance. Plus ca change.

CasperGutman · 11/03/2025 14:59

I've stopped using it and cancelled my account. So has everyone from my kids' schools to their swimming club. At work we've all been instructed to remove the link to the corporate account from our email signatures. I can't imagine there's anyone much still on there, is there?

seriouslyfunny · 11/03/2025 14:52

I don't have an X account and yes I agree with you but it isn't that easy for everyone to leave. Until something like bluesky expands into a much bigger platform, a lot of people won't leave their following behind to start afresh. Many non Elon fans, companies and public bodies are still on there as there is a viable alternative yet.

SerendipityJane · 11/03/2025 14:30

Sunshineandoranges · 11/03/2025 10:21

I think I am stating the obvious but someone will soon be explaining why my simple logic is flawed.

On the other hand, the scope of https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-public-bodies-banned-from-imposing-their-own-boycotts-against-foreign-countries could always be widened to make all consumer boycotts illegal (as Trump seems to be hinting at ?)

UK public bodies banned from imposing their own boycotts against foreign countries

New Bill will ban UK public bodies from imposing their own boycotts

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-public-bodies-banned-from-imposing-their-own-boycotts-against-foreign-countries

EmmaMaria · 11/03/2025 14:26

I have never used X and don't have an account. And I also believe Musk and his cronies are dangerous. But those who will listen to him and agree with him and his ilk will do so no matter what anyone else does.

Sharptonguedwoman · 11/03/2025 13:35

BusyExpert · 11/03/2025 10:31

he is not a menace and people who think so need to calm down.

No? Interesting. I do think he's a menace, absolutely. All those people who've lost jobs and it's worth remembering the largest number of DEI hires were ex forces veterans.
He has no manners, respect for anyone or morals, just a shed load of money to buy new toys with.

KrisAkabusi · 11/03/2025 11:38

Because his non-supporters have already stopped using X. And because he doesn't need it any more. Most of his money comes from other sources, and he's got the power he needs from his position within Trump's government.