Since Elon Musk took Twitter over, happenings on the microblogging platform have become a spectator sport. The latest episode of censoring various American journalists over alleged violations of Twitter’s policy – that their accounts were subsequently unblocked has been contested-Many users have expressed doubts and worries about Twitter’s transition from a public forum to a more restricted club, especially in nations like India where the site has been crucial to activism and public conversation. The effects on information availability and freedom of speech are among the main issues.
Concerns have been raised regarding Twitter’s commitment to being a “public square” for honest discourse in light of the platform’s new opt-in and paid subscription model for “Twitter Blue.”
Certain voices and opinions run the risk of being ignored or suppressed as Twitter becomes increasingly selective in its verification and removal procedures. In nations that have a history of repression, this might have extremely dire repercussions. It is crucial that Twitter and other social media sites make an effort to keep their systems open and available to all users.
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