- cross-posted to:
- technology@lemmit.online
- cross-posted to:
- technology@lemmit.online
Summary
Under Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter) has become a hub for white supremacist content due to reduced moderation.
A Texas Observer investigation identified four neo-Nazi account operators, tied to Texas, New Hampshire, and Virginia, whose content has amassed 500,000 followers and millions of views.
Despite sharing antisemitic and pro-Nazi rhetoric, some accounts received responses from Musk and benefited from ad revenue and verification.
Public figures, including politicians, follow these accounts. Employers and the Navy are investigating the individuals, raising questions about accountability and platform policies.
That was an unbelievably thorough article. I had forgotten what real journalism looked like.
The Texas Observer is maybe the best paper in the State.
I’m always glad to see fellow Texans who give a shit, this election’s voting map was even more depressing than I expected. I’ll have to keep an eye on this paper
I hope you Texans subscribe if you can afford to.
Credit where due. Nice work.