It has been more than a year since then Elon Musk Acquired Twitter for $44 billion. Since then, the company, now known as X, has faced a number of problems, including, but not limited to, losing advertising to multiple companies such as Disney. Thus, Musk has strongly expressed his stance on the issue, insulting anyone who chooses to leave X aside.
Recently, Elon Musk participated in a discussion for the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, where he made several questionable comments. One of the most notable was the insult to all companies that chose not to advertise on X, This is because of all the controversies and anti-Semitic comments we find on this platform.. Musk commented:
“If someone tries to blackmail me with ads, blackmail me with money, screw you. Hi Bob, if you are in the audience. “That’s how I feel, don’t advertise.”
Prior to Musk’s attendance, Disney CEO Bob Iger attended the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, where he noted that X withdrew its advertisement, as the position the company was in was not positive for them.
This is known in the middle of this month Elon Musk espoused an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory. Similarly, a report by Media Matters noted that the alleged ads were being placed alongside anti-Semitic content. Kasturi responded by filing a case against the organization. However, it was enough for multiple companies to quietly abandon the X.
In this context, in this interview for the New York Times, Musk admitted his anti-Semitic post was “a mistake.” Here is what he commented:
“At the very least, I shouldn’t have responded to that person and written what I meant in more detail. But those clarifications were ignored by the media and I basically handed a loaded gun to those who hate me and are probably anti-Semitic. And I’m very sorry, it wasn’t my intention.”
This is the latest controversy Elon Musk and X have faced. Let’s remember that since the billionaire took control of the company, Many elements have changed, and none have had a positive reception. Not only has the site been renamed, we’ve also seen significant changes in the way verification works.
To combat the lack of advertising on the site, Musk introduced a more robust subscription system. Those who pay for X Premium will not only be able to have a verified account, but they will also remove the daily tweet limit that was introduced for those who do not pay for this monthly service. All of this, as Musk assured, prevented X from closing its doors. In related matters, Elon Musk has considered shutting down Twitter. Likewise, the number of Twitter followers continues to decline.
Editor’s note:
Twitter, or X, is no more. Personally, I can say that the rules of the site make no sense. Accounts focused on sharing misinformation and hate messages, while others, like mine, have been suspended for deliberate reasons. I hope the company manages to get its act together, or more users and companies will leave this platform.
Through: The New York Times