Musk offers to buy Twitter

[Eric]

Gerard Cohen is one of the Twitter employees who was let go by Musk. Kudos to him for taking the time to show praise to his coworkers and the people with him on the journey.

The is worth taking the time to read.

https://www.twitter.com/i/web/status/1588584461398347777/

Class act all the way, the type of manager you love to work for. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[Cmaier]

Gerard Cohen is one of the Twitter employees who was let go by Musk. Kudos to him for taking the time to show praise to his coworkers and the people with him on the journey.

The is worth taking the time to read.

https://www.twitter.com/i/web/status/1588584461398347777/

The replies are incredibly toxic

 

[shadow puppet]

The replies are incredibly toxic

I'm sorry that's what you took from it. I saw him honoring his fellow workers, taking the time to single out many and recommend them for hiring. Sure, there were some asshats replying but many replies seemed supportive. But my point was more about Gerard taking the time to do this in recognition of his team.

 

[Eric]

The replies are incredibly toxic

And that is Twitter in a nutshell, toxicity and sensationalism are what people are after, not common decency. I don't mind following this stuff in posts or whatever but I'm glad to be off of that shitty platform.

 

[Pumbaa]

The replies are incredibly toxic

Yikes, the amount of posts thinking the accessibility department were responsible for cutting off access to Twitter is … just wow.

 

[Renzatic]

Yikes, the amount of posts thinking the accessibility department were responsible for cutting off access to Twitter is … just wow.

I used to think that whenever some edgelord would declare the teeming masses stupid, it was nothing more than a lame attempt to preen themselves in front of an audience, putting their own overindulged ego on display for everyone to see. While I believed that most people weren't what you'd call rocket scientists, they had enough common sense and decency to at least refrain from doing the wrong thing, even if they didn't have the necessary bravery to always do the right thing.

Needless to say, I'm much more cynical these days.

 

[diamond.g]

And that is Twitter in a nutshell, toxicity and sensationalism are what people are after, not common decency. I don't mind following this stuff in posts or whatever but I'm glad to be off of that shitty platform.

Really that is social media in general. Folks are more engaged with negative content than positive so that is what you get shown, in a vicious cycle...

 

[fooferdoggie]

the whole system pushes negativity because it keeps people engaged. the logner you stay on the more profit is made.

 

[AG_PhamD]

?

40 year high inflation. Soaring interest rates. Bleak economic output. The majority of voters have this as a top concern.

The Democrats have largely focused on 1/6 and abortion, at least at a national level. Very few people cared to watch the 1/6 commission (including myself) and the result was like a +1% in change of opinion on the matter, most people already have their minds made up (including myself, Trump should have been impeached for his extreme recklessness and dereliction of duty).

The related “future of democracy” platform that’s been pushed recently in most polls ranks quite low. There’s a certain irony having a message “if you don’t vote for us, you’re putting democracy is at stake”. That said, I don’t disagree there are some deeply concerning characters on the right.

Abortion is an interesting thing, ranking as a high concern for both republicans and democrats. The thing is, majority blue states already have access to abortion. The cohort of women (and men I suppose) affected by access to abortion is limited, the number of women planning on abortion even lower. So although people are passionate, I’m not convinced it’s the motivating factor some assume it to be.

I think it’s pretty clear the Democrats have downplayed and ignored issues like the economy and cost of living- obviously there’s no magic overnight solution but the apparent lack of legitimate concern is off putting. Crime and immigration as well- but at these specifically should be addressable in the near term. And those are concerns most affecting a lot of people.

It’s not just me saying this. It’s not just those on the right saying this. These thoughts are mirrored by many in the mainstream left and progressive left. The Dems are in a tough spot in many cases not fully due to their actions, some not at all, but if you don’t legitimately identify the concerns of voters, I wouldn’t expect great results.

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, I don’t think Republicans have any answers to the economy and inflation in the near term or many other issues. They of course have the luxury of being the minority and blaming dems for everything.

 

[Eric]

Twitter Placed NJ Lottery Ad for Powerball Jackpot in Feed with Antisemitic Memes​

After the I-Team notified the NJ Lottery about its promotional content appearing alongside hate speech, the agency confirmed it had suspended its business relationship with Twitter just hours before

Twitter Placed NJ Lottery Ad for Powerball Jackpot in Feed with Antisemitic Memes

The New Jersey Lottery has publicly announced the suspension of all advertising on Twitter after the I-Team revealed an advertisement for Powerball was placed in a Twitter feed featuring antisemitic cartoons.

www.nbcnewyork.com

One of the reporters covering the story said we haven't seen such an onslaught of antisemitism since the 1930s. We're living in scary times.

 

[Renzatic]

One of the reporters covering the story said we haven't seen such an onslaught of antisemitism since the 1930s. We're living in scary times.

The sad fact is, it's nothing new. The only difference is that it's no longer something people speak about amongst themselves.

 

[shadow puppet]

Abortion is an interesting thing, ranking as a high concern for both republicans and democrats. The thing is, majority blue states already have access to abortion. The cohort of women (and men I suppose) affected by access to abortion is limited, the number of women planning on abortion even lower. So although people are passionate, I’m not convinced it’s the motivating factor some assume it to be.

Which is truly sad. It's fine some states still make it legal but it's the return in so many states to the 1950's lack of women's rights I take issue with.

I don’t think Republicans have any answers to the economy and inflation in the near term or many other issues. They of course have the luxury of being the minority and blaming dems for everything.

It's what the GOP does best. I don't hold out hope for much positive moving forward. At least not for the foreseeable future.

 

[Cmaier]

Hilarious.

So, a blue checkmark means you are “verified.”

But a gray checkmark will now mean you are “verified verified.”

What a dumpster fire.

Twitte r - 9to5Mac

November 9, 2022 Update #2: Just a few hours later, Elon Musk says he has “killed” the idea of an...

9to5mac.com

 

[Cmaier]

Ok. I think I’ve got it.

So, “gray checkmark” means the account is really from whoever it claims to be.

And “blue checkmark“ means “I am dumb and gave twitter $8 for some reason.”

 

[Eric]

Hilarious.

So, a blue checkmark means you are “verified.”

But a gray checkmark will now mean you are “verified verified.”

What a dumpster fire.

Twitte r - 9to5Mac

November 9, 2022 Update #2: Just a few hours later, Elon Musk says he has “killed” the idea of an...

9to5mac.com

WT actual F? That has to be the biggest scam from Twitter ever. Basically, you may as well flush your $8 down the toilet every month, it's zero difference. No different than our "Site Donor" badge here on this site, all it means is you've given money to them.

 

[Cmaier]

Oh, wait. It’s even more confusing. Only a subset of previously-verified people get the gray checkmark.

So, um, yeah.

 

[DT]

Blue = Paid Verification

Gray = Paid and Validated as the legit source

Red = Paid Bot account, sure, it's a bot, but $8 is $8 ...

Yellow = Verified by Jesus who appeared in my oatmeal

Green = Paid Super Twit, $50/month, say whatever you'd like, LOL, WORTH IT

 

[Renzatic]

Green = Paid Super Twit, $50/month, say whatever you'd like, LOL, WORTH IT

HILLARY CLINTON DID 9/11!

...HOLY SHIT! BEST $50 I'VE EVER SPENT!

 

[SuperMatt]

40 year high inflation. Soaring interest rates. Bleak economic output. The majority of voters have this as a top concern.

The Democrats have largely focused on 1/6 and abortion, at least at a national level. Very few people cared to watch the 1/6 commission (including myself) and the result was like a +1% in change of opinion on the matter, most people already have their minds made up (including myself, Trump should have been impeached for his extreme recklessness and dereliction of duty).

The related “future of democracy” platform that’s been pushed recently in most polls ranks quite low. There’s a certain irony having a message “if you don’t vote for us, you’re putting democracy is at stake”. That said, I don’t disagree there are some deeply concerning characters on the right.

Abortion is an interesting thing, ranking as a high concern for both republicans and democrats. The thing is, majority blue states already have access to abortion. The cohort of women (and men I suppose) affected by access to abortion is limited, the number of women planning on abortion even lower. So although people are passionate, I’m not convinced it’s the motivating factor some assume it to be.

I think it’s pretty clear the Democrats have downplayed and ignored issues like the economy and cost of living- obviously there’s no magic overnight solution but the apparent lack of legitimate concern is off putting. Crime and immigration as well- but at these specifically should be addressable in the near term. And those are concerns most affecting a lot of people.

It’s not just me saying this. It’s not just those on the right saying this. These thoughts are mirrored by many in the mainstream left and progressive left. The Dems are in a tough spot in many cases not fully due to their actions, some not at all, but if you don’t legitimately identify the concerns of voters, I wouldn’t expect great results.

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, I don’t think Republicans have any answers to the economy and inflation in the near term or many other issues. They of course have the luxury of being the minority and blaming dems for everything.

What does any of this have to do with demographics?

 

[lizkat]

Blue = Paid Verification

Gray = Paid and Validated as the legit source

Red = Paid Bot account, sure, it's a bot, but $8 is $8 ...

Yellow = Verified by Jesus who appeared in my oatmeal

Green = Paid Super Twit, $50/month, say whatever you'd like, LOL, WORTH IT

HILLARY CLINTON DID 9/11!

...HOLY SHIT! BEST $50 I'VE EVER SPENT!

Imagine being a venture capital outfit and having thrown $25-50M into Musk's acquisition pot for the merry hell of it and because why not, the other stuff he owns has some potential. The money is petty cash for a VC, but I seriously doubt they thought they were buying a beat-down of a significant social media platform. If Musk is about a course correction and quick monetization of his already busted toy, he's doin' it ALL wrong.