Twitter’s founder explained why they haven’t removed Alex Jones – the 23 most scathing responses
Days after several social media platforms, including Facebook, Apple and YouTube, removed posts by InfoWars mouthpiece Alex Jones, Twitter creator, @Jack, explained why Jones’ posts remain on his platform.
We didn’t suspend Alex Jones or Infowars yesterday. We know that’s hard for many but the reason is simple: he hasn’t violated our rules. We’ll enforce if he does. And we’ll continue to promote a healthy conversational environment by ensuring tweets aren’t artificially amplified.
— jack (@jack) August 8, 2018
The explanation didn’t have the calming effect he was probably hoping for. If anything, it just served as a focus for renewed negative attention.
These are our 23 favourite responses.
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https://twitter.com/jonnysun/status/1027041797757968384
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Have you considered adding a new rule against users who harass the parents of dead kindergartners so much that they have to go into hiding? https://t.co/IoYRLZZKqG
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) August 8, 2018
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https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1027113193582350336
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Also, we HAVE to give white supremacists blue ticks, because them’s the rules! https://t.co/COyyEkr63w
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) August 8, 2018
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he hasn't technically violated your rules, but he and his followers are absolute poison with proven track records that are staggering in their offensiveness.
be *proactive* instead of reactive, and this platform will improve in leaps and bounds. https://t.co/chRD290d4M
— Dan Hett (@danhett) August 8, 2018
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YOU ARE THE ONE THAT MAKES THE RULES. If the horrific things Alex Jones has said and done don’t break them that’s an even bigger problem. https://t.co/F2TC1TP4Uo
— Andrew Nadeau (@TheAndrewNadeau) August 8, 2018
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https://twitter.com/darth/status/1027001024047865856
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thank you for your bravery and honestly @jack! we need more cool-headed folk like you standing up for proud people like me and my beautiful white family. you're welcome in our white home anytime — thank you for keeping twitter pure! ❤️ https://t.co/vyb8VB0yOf
— Megan Amram (@meganamram) August 8, 2018
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It’s even simpler than that, @jack: Alex Jones harassed grieving parents to the point where they could no longer visit their children’s graves. And you’re okay with it. Say it that way, @jack. Keep it simple! https://t.co/9sVAYsmBHr
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 8, 2018
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https://twitter.com/mutablejoe/status/1027248147423277056
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Here's the thing, @jack. If someone's posts break the rules of YouTube, Facebook, Apple, Pinterest and Spotify, but the same posts do not break @Twitter's rules, the problem is your rules. https://t.co/PdMTA80bk0
— #CEASEFIRE 🍉✡️🇦🇫🧠🏳️⚧️♿️ (@JShahryar) August 8, 2018
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we didn't suspend Air Bud or the Timberwolves yesterday. we know that's hard for many but the reason is simple: no where in the rules does it say a dog can't play basketball https://t.co/nIbkV7OGvK
— jonny sun (@jonnysun) August 8, 2018