The MIT Alumni LGBTQ organization, called BGLATA, has changed its name to MIT Alumnx Pride.
— James Lindsay, god to socialist professors (@ConceptualJames) April 12, 2022
MIT. pic.twitter.com/UXNyJUGgeb
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Paper straws were the current thing for about 5 minutes based on a totally fake study by a 9 year old in 2011. Now I get to suck on wood pulp with my iced tea every morning, 11 years later. The kid is now 20, I hope he only wears clothes made out of paper. https://t.co/4cWyawsTh6
— Marc Andreessen (@pmarca) April 13, 2022
Twitter just censored @libsoftiktok, locking the account for “hateful conduct.”
— Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) April 14, 2022
it's literally a twitter feed of other people's videos...it's not their fault, these people are nutz.Cobretti said:Twitter just censored @libsoftiktok, locking the account for “hateful conduct.”
— Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) April 14, 2022
Without Googling, do you recognize and can you name these two people? pic.twitter.com/QmQyNgJlca
— Wesley Yang (@wesyang) April 13, 2022
Cobretti said:Twitter just censored @libsoftiktok, locking the account for “hateful conduct.”
— Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) April 14, 2022
Believable but unbelievable.
BREAKING: Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in cash, or about $43 billion, according to documents filed with the SEC. https://t.co/MpvsQt3zO6
— Axios (@axios) April 14, 2022
— Douglas Karr (@douglaskarr) April 14, 2022
I am frightened by the impact on society and politics if Elon Musk acquires Twitter. He seems to believe that on social media anything goes. For democracy to survive, we need more content moderation, not less.
— Max Boot 🇺🇦 (@MaxBoot) April 14, 2022
Apparently Max Boot doesn't fully understand the idea of freedom.Jack Bauer said:BREAKING: Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in cash, or about $43 billion, according to documents filed with the SEC. https://t.co/MpvsQt3zO6
— Axios (@axios) April 14, 2022— Douglas Karr (@douglaskarr) April 14, 2022I am frightened by the impact on society and politics if Elon Musk acquires Twitter. He seems to believe that on social media anything goes. For democracy to survive, we need more content moderation, not less.
— Max Boot 🇺🇦 (@MaxBoot) April 14, 2022
While Twitter, being a private company can set its own rules for use, the idea that more moderation equals more democracy is a complete joke.
What an idiot.
This could be the best Christmas present I've ever asked for...
Today on Twitter feels like the last evening in a Berlin nightclub at the twilight of Weimar Germany.
— Jeff Jarvis (@jeffjarvis) April 14, 2022
Bye Felicia. pic.twitter.com/N9nMJvaFsh
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) April 14, 2022
To the trolls:
— Matthew Rozsa (@MatthewRozsa) April 14, 2022
I decided directing my tweet solely to Twitter's CEO was an oversimplification, so I deleted it.
I stand by the underlying sentiment: Elon Musk's attempted takeover of Twitter is a threat to the free world.
I care about freedom — and, also, factual precision. pic.twitter.com/RnriZ7D4pj
Another liberal that doesn't understand freedomJack Bauer said:
This could be the best Christmas present I've ever asked for...Today on Twitter feels like the last evening in a Berlin nightclub at the twilight of Weimar Germany.
— Jeff Jarvis (@jeffjarvis) April 14, 2022Bye Felicia. pic.twitter.com/N9nMJvaFsh
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) April 14, 2022To the trolls:
— Matthew Rozsa (@MatthewRozsa) April 14, 2022
I decided directing my tweet solely to Twitter's CEO was an oversimplification, so I deleted it.
I stand by the underlying sentiment: Elon Musk's attempted takeover of Twitter is a threat to the free world.
I care about freedom — and, also, factual precision. pic.twitter.com/RnriZ7D4pj
“I’m going to leave Twitter if Elon Musk takes over” is the new “I’m going to move to Canada if Trump wins”.
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) April 14, 2022
I'll actually join Twitter if he buys it.
Perhaps Max changed his name from Jack.Rawhide said:Apparently Max Boot doesn't fully understand the idea of freedom.Jack Bauer said:BREAKING: Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in cash, or about $43 billion, according to documents filed with the SEC. https://t.co/MpvsQt3zO6
— Axios (@axios) April 14, 2022— Douglas Karr (@douglaskarr) April 14, 2022I am frightened by the impact on society and politics if Elon Musk acquires Twitter. He seems to believe that on social media anything goes. For democracy to survive, we need more content moderation, not less.
— Max Boot 🇺🇦 (@MaxBoot) April 14, 2022
While Twitter, being a private company can set its own rules for use, the idea that more moderation equals more democracy is a complete joke.
What an idiot.
It is, for sure.Cobretti said:“I’m going to leave Twitter if Elon Musk takes over” is the new “I’m going to move to Canada if Trump wins”.
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) April 14, 2022
It's also hilarious to read tweets from some people who have a completely insane view of their place in the world. Like somehow a verified check mark makes them reallllllly important.
Twitter is really cool for some stuff, I really enjoy parts of it...but it is the echo chamber of echo chambers and the frequent uses just dont understand why the real world isnt like they perceive it to be on twitter.
206 million people a day use twitter, 75% are from outside the US.
Over 95% of tweets are from 10% of users
Users skew male, young and urban and democrat...by a pretty good margin
391 million twitter accounts have 0 followers
44% of accounts are opened and closed without ever tweeting anything
The most followed person is Barak Obama, the most followed news outlet is CNN
Need some input from the business folks...
Musk's offer seems like a good one and a significant premium to current stock price.
The board is supposed to operate in the best interest of the stockholders so one would think they would have to explain themselves if they decline the offer. Can they do that or can they only recommend to the shareholders to decline or accept the offer?
If they ultimately decline, what are musk's options?
Can he slowly acquire 51% of the shares and then fire the board? Or does he have to call for a meeting to fire the board? Once he fires the board can he appoint new board members or is there an election?
With a friendly board he can fire current leadership of the company?
Musk's offer seems like a good one and a significant premium to current stock price.
The board is supposed to operate in the best interest of the stockholders so one would think they would have to explain themselves if they decline the offer. Can they do that or can they only recommend to the shareholders to decline or accept the offer?
If they ultimately decline, what are musk's options?
Can he slowly acquire 51% of the shares and then fire the board? Or does he have to call for a meeting to fire the board? Once he fires the board can he appoint new board members or is there an election?
With a friendly board he can fire current leadership of the company?
Point 1 - they could decline his offer but they would almost certainly have to have another offer in hand to do so (which I am 100% confident they will have but not at that share price).BearFan33 said:
Need some input from the business folks...
Musk's offer seems like a good one and a significant premium to current stock price.
The board is supposed to operate in the best interest of the stockholders so one would think they would have to explain themselves if they decline the offer. Can they do that or can they only recommend to the shareholders to decline or accept the offer?
If they ultimately decline, what are musk's options?
Can he slowly acquire 51% of the shares and then fire the board? Or does he have to call for a meeting to fire the board? Once he fires the board can he appoint new board members or is there an election?
With a friendly board he can fire current leadership of the company?
Point 2 - he's about to make a pile of cash either way.
He sort of check mated Twitter.
They accept his offer and he owns Twitter and it's a private company *or* they reject his offer which they can essentially only do by accepting another offer and he makes a pile of money on the shares he owns.
There are some heavy hitter investors like Morgan-Stanley involved with Twitter who are damned sure not going to reject over $50/share as they would be completely abdicating their responsibility to their shareholders if they did.
Go look at what Mark Cuban said the last day or so about the SEC and companies like FB who will now be vying to buy twitter if Musk's offer is rejected.
If you buy twitter can you delete the combine photo? @elonmusk
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) April 14, 2022
BREAKING: Twitter shareholder Saudi Prince Al Waleed says Musk's offer is too lowhttps://t.co/WLTtEMLrFy
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) April 14, 2022
One of the greatest tweets of all time. Bask in this. It's like a comet. We may never see this again in our life times. https://t.co/Y2TvHukpCe
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) April 14, 2022
Cobretti said:BREAKING: Twitter shareholder Saudi Prince Al Waleed says Musk's offer is too lowhttps://t.co/WLTtEMLrFy
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) April 14, 2022
I've bought rugs in the Middle East like this….
or the sir larry wildman option...nein51 said:Point 1 - they could decline his offer but they would almost certainly have to have another offer in hand to do so (which I am 100% confident they will have but not at that share price).BearFan33 said:
Need some input from the business folks...
Musk's offer seems like a good one and a significant premium to current stock price.
The board is supposed to operate in the best interest of the stockholders so one would think they would have to explain themselves if they decline the offer. Can they do that or can they only recommend to the shareholders to decline or accept the offer?
If they ultimately decline, what are musk's options?
Can he slowly acquire 51% of the shares and then fire the board? Or does he have to call for a meeting to fire the board? Once he fires the board can he appoint new board members or is there an election?
With a friendly board he can fire current leadership of the company?
Point 2 - he's about to make a pile of cash either way.
He sort of check mated Twitter.
They accept his offer and he owns Twitter and it's a private company *or* they reject his offer which they can essentially only do by accepting another offer and he makes a pile of money on the shares he owns.
There are some heavy hitter investors like Morgan-Stanley involved with Twitter who are damned sure not going to reject over $50/share as they would be completely abdicating their responsibility to their shareholders if they did.
Go look at what Mark Cuban said the last day or so about the SEC and companies like FB who will now be vying to buy twitter if Musk's offer is rejected.
FB is already under scrutiny for anti-trust... I doubt they could pass regulatory hurdles to acquire Twitternein51 said:Point 1 - they could decline his offer but they would almost certainly have to have another offer in hand to do so (which I am 100% confident they will have but not at that share price).BearFan33 said:
Need some input from the business folks...
Musk's offer seems like a good one and a significant premium to current stock price.
The board is supposed to operate in the best interest of the stockholders so one would think they would have to explain themselves if they decline the offer. Can they do that or can they only recommend to the shareholders to decline or accept the offer?
If they ultimately decline, what are musk's options?
Can he slowly acquire 51% of the shares and then fire the board? Or does he have to call for a meeting to fire the board? Once he fires the board can he appoint new board members or is there an election?
With a friendly board he can fire current leadership of the company?
Point 2 - he's about to make a pile of cash either way.
He sort of check mated Twitter.
They accept his offer and he owns Twitter and it's a private company *or* they reject his offer which they can essentially only do by accepting another offer and he makes a pile of money on the shares he owns.
There are some heavy hitter investors like Morgan-Stanley involved with Twitter who are damned sure not going to reject over $50/share as they would be completely abdicating their responsibility to their shareholders if they did.
Go look at what Mark Cuban said the last day or so about the SEC and companies like FB who will now be vying to buy twitter if Musk's offer is rejected.
But Amazon probably could and I agree with you. It was strictly an example.
Elon Musk is Making My Job at Twitter Unsafe!!! pic.twitter.com/YZQqgRc2K7
— Danny Polishchuk (@Dannyjokes) April 14, 2022
Lifelong huh? I dunno, guy looks older than 16 to me.Jack Bauer said:
Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.Jack Bauer said:
Way too many people care way too much about an internet echo chamber that does not reflect reality for all but the most dedicated (brainwashed/brain dead) few.
Malbec said:Lifelong huh? I dunno, guy looks older than 16 to me.Jack Bauer said:
Long time Salon writer worshipping the altar of Twitter - makes perfect sense.
Musk would be terrible for Twitter! **Checks status of censorship and LGBTQ rights in Saudi Arabia** Ummm…Cobretti said:BREAKING: Twitter shareholder Saudi Prince Al Waleed says Musk's offer is too lowhttps://t.co/WLTtEMLrFy
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) April 14, 2022
Epic hubris.Jack Bauer said:
BREAKING: US authorities say hackers linked to North Korea were responsible for $620 million theft of cryptocurrency assets
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) April 14, 2022
5th grade teacher shows her lesson plan for teaching gender and sexuality. pic.twitter.com/iFYdiigFMD
— Libs of Tik Tok (@libsoftiktok) April 15, 2022
"Rips away"...what an ironic choice of words.
Smiling from ear to ear as he rips away the reproductive rights of Floridians. It's cruel and despicable.
— Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) April 14, 2022
To anyone seeking abortion care, know that you are welcome in New York. https://t.co/g8SkO3OfKV