Relaxation of the rules also entails risks. The strict rules are meant to keep the platform liveable, as Twitter can be a very toxic place. For example for minorities and women. Musk seems to be aware of the risks. “I think mistakes will be made,” he said. If rules disappear, it can also deter advertisers.
It’s also something very personal writes The Information† Sources who know Musk closely call Twitter his main communication channel towards the tech site. It is also his public relations machine for Tesla and he fears it will be in danger. There is a danger that he will demand adjustments for his own benefit.
Musk is known for being an impulsive tweeter. Famous is the tweet from 2018 that he wanted to take Tesla off the stock exchange. The regulator spoke of market manipulation. It is therefore thought possible that he has not thought through everything.
Does Musk have the money?
Musk said in the interview that the economic side of Twitter does not interest him at all. Musk doesn’t know yet whether he can really buy the company. That will be an important question for the board: can you put that 43 billion on the table?
Completely in style, Musk further increased the pressure on the board via Twitter yesterday:
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