HBO Boss Apologizes for Using Fake Twitter Accounts to Troll TV Critics
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HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys apologized for using fake Twitter accounts to respond to negative reviews of HBO series. Bloys admitted to venting his frustration through the accounts but acknowledged that it was not an effective approach. The apology came after a report revealed Bloys' past behavior, including alleged text messages discussing the use of fake accounts. The issue was brought to light by a former employee who filed a lawsuit against Bloys and HBO, claiming wrongful termination.
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