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politics2 years ago

Top Democrat threatens journalists with prison over Twitter Files testimony.

Democratic delegate to Congress, Stacey Plaskett, has threatened journalist Matt Taibbi with up to five years in prison for allegedly lying under oath when he testified before Congress last month. Taibbi had testified about Twitter's collusion with the federal government to silence dissent online. Plaskett accused Taibbi of spreading misinformation and demanded he correct his statements before the panel. However, journalist Lee Fang argued that Taibbi had not perjured himself, contrary to Plaskett's implication.

technology2 years ago

Elon Musk's Twitter Controversies and Conversations.

Elon Musk has said that it's time to "move on" from the Twitter Files, a project he promoted that was supposed to reveal Twitter's bias against conservatives and interference by the US government to censor certain posts and users. The project was led by writer Matt Taibbi, who recently had a falling out with Musk over his feud with Substack. While there may be a few reports left to be published, Musk doesn't seem too excited about them and has suggested it's time to focus on the future.

technology2 years ago

Elon Musk and Substack CEO Clash Over Twitter and Newsletters.

Elon Musk and investigative journalist Matt Taibbi are in a growing feud over claims that Twitter was blocking the dissemination of Substack content. Musk called Taibbi's claim "false," but Twitter users fact-checked and flagged his comments. Substack co-founder Chris Best also challenged Musk's interpretation of the situation. Taibbi had announced he was leaving Twitter over the dispute, but it appears to have been resolved.

technology2 years ago

Elon Musk and Substack feud escalates with accusations of censorship.

Elon Musk and journalist Matt Taibbi are in a feud over Twitter's alleged suppression of Substack links. Musk denied the charge and claimed Taibbi was an employee of Substack, which Substack co-founder Chris Best refuted. Twitter had been blocking likes and comments on tweets referring to Substack stories and labeling Substack links as "unsafe," but the labels have since been lifted.

social-media2 years ago

Matt Taibbi Leaves Twitter Due to Elon Musk's Substack Restrictions

Matt Taibbi, one of Elon Musk's chosen reporters for the "Twitter Files," has left Twitter after the platform restricted links to Substack. Twitter began blocking likes, retweets, and comments from posts containing Substack links, which led to widespread backlash. Taibbi, who had praised Musk's handling of Twitter, was unhappy that he could not share his recent Substack posts criticizing MSNBC and Mehdi Hasan. He sent an email to his subscribers announcing his departure from Twitter and will use the new Substack Notes feature instead.

social-media2 years ago

Twitter's Substack feud leads to journalist's departure

Journalist Matt Taibbi, known for his "Twitter Files" reports, is leaving Twitter after the platform barred Substack users from sharing Twitter links. Taibbi had agreed to release his reporting live via lengthy Twitter threads, but also posted his reports on Substack. After Substack announced Notes, a new competitive feature that allows short-form posts similar to a tweet, Twitter retaliated by barring the ability to share links or even embed tweets in Substack posts. Taibbi explained why he was leaving Twitter and wrote that Musk’s platform sees Substack Notes as “a hostile rival.”

technology2 years ago

Elon Musk's Substack feud causes Twitter turmoil for journalists.

Elon Musk and his lead Twitter Files writer, Matt Taibbi, have ended their relationship over Musk's decision to block interactions on tweets that include links to Substack. Taibbi has left Twitter and will solely be using Substack going forward. Twitter's actions against Substack today have caused many Twitter users to receive greatly diminished reach on the platform. The feud between Taibbi and Musk comes just one day after Taibbi appeared on MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan's cable news shot where Hasan pressed Taibbi on various errors in his Twitter Files reporting.

social-media2 years ago

Twitter's Substack restrictions lead to writer exodus and potential war with rival platform.

Matt Taibbi, one of the journalists handpicked by Elon Musk for his "Twitter Files," has announced that he is leaving Twitter due to the platform's ongoing restrictions on Substack. Twitter has been blocking users from interacting with tweets containing Substack URLs and limiting interactions with Substack's Twitter account. Taibbi claims that he was given an ultimatum to post articles on Twitter instead of Substack. He plans to stay with Substack and start using its new feature called Notes. This is embarrassing for Musk, who has made free speech his brand, yet is cracking down on a competitor.

politics2 years ago

IRS Visit to Matt Taibbi's Home During Congressional Testimony Raises Concerns

Journalist Matt Taibbi, who testified before Congress on his reporting of the "Twitter Files," was visited by an IRS agent at his home on the same day as his testimony. The agent left a note instructing him to call the IRS four days later, and Taibbi was allegedly told that both his 2018 and 2021 tax returns were rejected due to "concerns over identity theft." The timing of the visit has raised questions about potential intimidation, with some Republican lawmakers and fellow journalists calling it suspicious and ironic. Taibbi provided documentation proving that his 2018 tax returns had been previously accepted, and the issue with his 2021 tax return was not monetary.

politics2 years ago

The IRS's Unusual Visit to Matt Taibbi's Home: An Opinion.

House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has sent a letter to the IRS Commissioner and Treasury Secretary seeking an explanation for why journalist Matt Taibbi received an unannounced home visit from an IRS agent. Taibbi had testified before a congressional hearing on the growth of a censorship-industrial complex that violates the right to free speech. The circumstances and timing of the IRS focus on Taibbi raise serious questions.