Lorenz Rips Musk on BBC, Slams Twitter Management
Taylor Lorenz, former Washington Post tech reporter, has criticized Elon Musk's handling of Twitter, accusing him of creating a "disaster" and engaging in extreme measures to silence dissent.
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Taylor Lorenz, the former Washington Post tech and online culture reporter, has sharply criticized Elon Musk's management of Twitter, calling it a "disaster" and accusing him of extreme measures to silence dissent.
In a recent interview with BBC World News, Lorenz expressed her concerns about Musk's ownership of the social media platform. She stated, "Twitter has become a disaster under Elon Musk's leadership. He has made decisions that have alienated the user base, driven away advertisers, and created a toxic environment for users."
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Lorenz specifically pointed to Musk's decision to reinstate previously banned accounts, including those of far-right figures. She argued that this move has created a more polarized and hostile platform. "Twitter is no longer a safe space for many people, especially those who are marginalized or vulnerable," she said.
She also criticized Musk's attempts to suppress critical voices on the platform. Lorenz cited the recent suspension of several journalists who were reporting on Musk's ownership of Twitter. "It's clear that Elon Musk is willing to go to insane lengths to silence people who are critical of him," she asserted.
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Lorenz's comments come in the wake of her departure from The Washington Post in October following a viral controversy involving her calling President Biden a "war criminal." The reporter initially denied the authenticity of the post but later admitted that she had shared it herself.
The controversy sparked speculation about Lorenz's future with The Post, and she eventually announced her resignation to pursue a career in independent journalism. In a Substack post explaining her decision, Lorenz stated that her type of reporting has become increasingly difficult to do in corporate media.
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Lorenz has a long history of generating controversy, both in her reporting and on social media. Her comments on Twitter's management are likely to further stir the debate over Musk's ownership of the platform.
It remains unclear whether Musk will respond to Lorenz's criticisms or take any action to address her concerns. The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected in the coming days and weeks.
