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Twitter has re-suspended ElonJet account (twitter.com)

815 points by SXX · 1362 days ago · 1331 comments on HN

Article summary

The ElonJet account, which tracks Elon Musk's private jet, has been re-suspended on Twitter. The account's suspension has sparked discussion about Twitter's policies and Elon Musk's stance on free speech. The account is also available on other platforms, including Mastodon and Facebook. Twitter has introduced a new policy regarding live location information, which may have contributed to the account's suspension.

Main themes

  • Twitter policy
  • free speech
  • Elon Musk
  • hypocrisy
  • censorship
  • privacy vs. public interest

What commenters say

  • Twitter's suspension of the ElonJet account is hypocritical given Elon Musk's previous statements on free speech.
  • The new policy on live location information is overly broad and could be used to censor legitimate discussions.
  • Elon Musk has the right to make decisions about Twitter as its owner, but this decision undermines his claims of being a free speech absolutist.
  • The suspension of the ElonJet account is not a significant issue, as the information is already publicly available and can be found on other platforms.
  • The policy on live location information is unclear and could be interpreted in different ways, leading to inconsistent enforcement.
  • The focus on Elon Musk's private jet is not about safety or privacy, but rather about the carbon footprint and cost of his flights.
  • The suspension of the ElonJet account sets a bad precedent for Twitter's commitment to free speech and transparency.