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Last week, Musk bought Twitter for £38 billion, and fired the app’s top team shortly after.
The billionaire also announced that he would be making changes to Twitter, including charging users to keep their verified badges, as well as “forming a content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints”.
Before these changes come into force, a few public figures have decided to leave Twitter.
Celebrities who are quitting Twitter
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is one of the latest celebrities to ditch the social media platform, stating on Instagram that she deactivated her Twitter account on Friday (November 4).
“For a long time, but especially with its new leadership,” Hadid wrote of Musk, “it’s becoming more and more of a cesspool of hate & bigotry, and its [sic] not a place I want to be a part of.”
As well as her statement, she posted Human Rights Counsel Shannon Raj Singh’s tweet about being laid off from the tech giant.
Producer Shonda Rhimes said: “Not hanging around for whatever Elon has planned. Bye.”
Singer Toni Braxton said: “I’m shocked and appalled at some of the ‘free speech’ I’ve seen on this platform since its acquisition.
“Hate speech under the veil of ‘free speech’ is unacceptable; therefore I am choosing to stay off Twitter as it is no longer a safe space for myself, my sons and other POC.”
Singer Sara Bareilles said: “Welp. It’s been fun, Twitter. I’m out. See you on other platforms, peeps. Sorry, this one’s just not for me.”
Actor Josh Gad, who played cute snowman Olaf in Frozen, said he was considering leaving Twitter: “Large exodus happening on this platform. Not sure if I stay or not.
“Leaning toward staying, but if today is a sign of things to come, not sure what the point is. Freedom of speech is great. Hate speech intended to incite harm, (with no consequences) ain’t what I signed up for.”
Mick Foley, a retired professional wrestler and actor, and Brian Koppelman, co-creator of TV drama Billions, also left the social-media platform.
In April, when Musk first announced his intention to buy Twitter, Jameela Jamil said: “One good thing about Elon buying twitter is that I will *FINALLY* leave and stop being a complete menace to society on here. So it’s win-win for you all really.”
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