X Censorship: Journalists Delete Posts Exposing Musk’s Alleged Fake Account
Following their initial suspension for reporting on the identity of Adrian Dittmann, X researchers Ryan Fae and maia arson crimew were instructed to delete further posts mentioning Dittmann. This second wave of deletions targeted posts with minimal or no direct reference to Dittmann, including those simply referencing the original article revealing his identity. Crimew, after deleting the flagged posts, had their account reinstated, while Fae and Jacqueline Sweet, the journalist who initially broke the story, remain suspended and have refused to comply with X’s demands. This inconsistent application of X’s policies has sparked criticism regarding censorship and the platform’s commitment to free speech.
John Q. Hosedrinker