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X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased

Twitter is threatening legal action against the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a nonprofit that researches hate speech and content moderation on social media platforms.

The letter from Twitter’s lawyers alleges that CCDH’s research publications are intended to ‘harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims.’

This is a pretty bold move from Twitter, especially considering that CCDH is a well-respected organization that has been doing this kind of research for years. And it’s especially ironic coming from Elon Musk, who has said that he’s a ‘free speech absolutist.’

But Musk has also shown that he’s sensitive to criticism, so it’s not surprising that he’s taking this kind of action against CCDH

MedicPigBabySaver ,

Mush (sic) is a true POS. I am incredibly glad i changed my mind on a pre-order down payment on the Tesla 3.

  • It’s front end is ugly AF.
  • Mush balls showed how retarded he is.
Braydox_ofAstroya ,

Anyone have this centre’s definition of hate? Its a musk twitter agenda post so it probably allergic to context

HellAwaits ,

Free Speech Absolutist cries about free speech…AGAIN

dinckelman ,

Free speech, but until something goes wrong. Then it’s totalitarian government

MSids ,

If they go to court, wouldn’t the court make them prove that the claim was false or defamation? And if CCDH can prove that it’s not false or defamation then now it’s legal record that hate speech has increased since the takeover? This all seems ok with me.

Comment105 ,

That’s not how the American court system works.

A company like Twitter can bleed the CCDH dry and just walk away with a frivolous lawsuit and a minor (insignificant) penalty.

And the way that works is not by accident.

DreamlandLividity ,

In a defamation lawsuit, it would not be X that had to prove it was a lie. It would be CCDH that had to prove it had evidence for their claims (notice that it does not need to be true, only has to be reasonable for CCDH to believe it is true based on evidence they had).

Grant_M ,
@Grant_M@lemmy.ca avatar

Boycott Musk

popemichael ,
@popemichael@lemmy.sdf.org avatar

I wonder how he’ll Musk things up this time?

thorbot ,

I think Elon’s rebranding from “twitter” to “X, The Social Media Platform Formerly Known As Twitter” was really smart. You know what, I am gonna go XTSMPFKAST-eet that right now! Obviously the branding was the weakest part of the product he bought!

Jocker ,

And I’m glad he can’t destroy “twitter” anymore

over_clox ,

There’s always tomorrow, I’m sure he’ll manage to fully sink it…

Mdotaut801 ,

It’s like he’s trying to sink it but idk, It’s either not intentional and he’s a dumb cunt, or it’s completely intentional and he’s still a dumb cunt.

Corkyskog ,

I don’t understand the theory that he is trying to destroy twitter. What purpose would that serve? Some people say “Oh the Saudis Could have paid him to do it” why not just simply close the site?

Smoogs ,

Wasn’t he all about free speech and even against censorship?

“ I think if you go down the censorship route, it’s only a matter of time before censorship is turned upon you.” -musk

gunnm ,

Free speech is still there.

Jocker ,

Yes, for him whose views align with his!

gunnm ,

Source he censored other views?

biscuit ,

He literally defended himself bowing to government censorship a few months ago. Keep up.

Scroogs ,

I’m loving these colourful thread bars on the left hand side.

mike ,

I’m only replying to see what color is next.

Puzzle_Sluts_4Ever ,

I heard he used punitive lawsuits (SLAP or SLAP adjacent) to try to silence people who reveal evidence of bad behavior on his social media network.

But I just can’t seem to find a citation of that. Let me look it up

Gond0r ,

vice.com/…/elon-musk-censors-twitter-in-turkey

If you don’t trust Vice, there’s a tweet in that article from an official Twitter account saying they will censor tweets.

42ora ,

free speech until his interests aren’t endangered

iegod ,

Evidence based documentation is going to be hard to win against, unless the plan is just drag them through legal proceedings until they can’t afford it. The american dream.

sic_1 ,

Yes, free speech and evidence based documentation will be fine, Musk won’t be able to afford prolongued legal proceedings. American dream indeed.

Rhabuko ,
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Wouldn’t surprise me if in this case enough people would donate. Enough people are sick of Musk at this point.

alienanimals , (edited )

Stop giving Musk free publicity. Don’t post or upvote Musk spam.

Edit Not posting Musk spam on Lemmy does not mean there’s no accountability. What Musk wants is for idiots like you to keep upvoting his daily bullshit and doing his marketing for free.

xman664 ,
@xman664@lemmy.world avatar

So let them operate under the radar and avoid any and all accountability? I think that might be exactly what Musk wants.

BettyWhiteInHD ,
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    Bardfinn ,

    It’s called the oxygen of amplification. Don’t amplify hate. Don’t amplify bigots.

    Smoogs ,

    Isn’t that what you’re doing right now? If no one can post even an opinion against it, you’re clearly the hypocrite to say not them but it’s entirely ok for you to do it

    Little8Lost ,

    Some apps have a word filter you could use. What i learned from this post is that i will make a donation to the researchers when i can afford it

    Tygr ,

    So Twitter is Prince now, got it.

    BashDashovi ,

    Here is Twitter’s statement about it: blog.twitter.com/…/a-new-era-of-transparency-for-…

    Syrc ,

    First three paragraphs: “everyone should be able to express themselves”

    Rest of the post: “we don’t like what these researchers are saying, so we’ll do what’s possible to make sure those people aren’t able to express themselves”

    kilorat ,
    @kilorat@lemmy.world avatar

    This is a great example of a SLAPP suit

    Blackmist ,

    Sue everyone you don’t like. That’s the thin-skinned, narcissistic billionaire way.

    Doesn’t matter if they’re right or wrong, pile up the costs and they’ll all cave in.

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