But why is Elon Musk buying Twitter? He explains it himself… on Twitter.
Elon Musk was recently spotted at Twitter headquarters and is expected to officially complete the takeover of the social network very soon. If the transaction is not completed by October 28, 2022, justice will intervene again in the file.
Elon Musk wants to save the debate on the Internet
There no longer seems to be any doubt that the sale of Twitter is going to take place. Elon Musk posted a long message on the social network to explain the reasons that led him to acquire the platform. The businessman considers that he is wrongly attributed with bad intentions. He feels he is ” important for the future of civilization » to have a common digital space where it is possible to debate and share a wide range of opinions in a healthy way, without violence.
He explains that he fears that social networks will split into two paths, one on the far right and the other on the far left, which would generate “ no more hatred and division within our society “. He also accuses the traditional press of having already taken this turn ” in their incessant race for clicks “.
Reassure advertisers
” That’s why I bought Twitter. I didn’t because it would be easy. I didn’t do it to make more money. I did it to help humanity, which I love “, assures the boss of Tesla and SpaceX.
On the question of moderation, Elon Musk wants to be reassuring and admits that Twitter cannot become a lawless space where ” everything can be said without consequences “. He says the social network will comply with state laws and must be a welcoming place for everyone. For this last point, it seems to imply that new customization options will allow users to refine their preferences and what they see on Twitter.
Finally, on the issue of advertising, Elon Musk is convinced that it can be appreciated by users if it is relevant and in the right form, fun and informative. ” Twitter aspires to be the most respected advertising platform in the world “, he concludes.
Whether the promises will be kept remains to be seen.
Source : Elon Musk via Twitter
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