Elon Musk has minimized the problem of mob trolling on X, formerly Twitter, after renowned venture capitalist Paul Graham quipped that the social media platform has "improved" a lot.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Graham shared his thoughts on Twitter’s transformation since Musk acquired it in late 2022.
"Twitter has improved a lot," Graham said in a post.
"I can remember times a few years ago when I only even continued to use Twitter to show that I couldn’t be intimidated by woke mobs."
Graham added that while mobs had targeted him in the past, it had happened less frequently in the last year. He concluded by acknowledging the trauma caused by such incidents.
Musk said people "get used" to being trolled by mobs. "Like water off a duck's back."
Graham’s comments come at a time when the social media platform has been under intense scrutiny for its handling of hate speech and misinformation.
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Why It Matters: Twitter, now known as X under the ownership of Elon Musk, has faced criticism from various quarters. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo publicly quit the platform, calling it a “global sewer” and a threat to democratic principles.
Recently, the Washington Post, Apple Inc. AAPL, and Walt Disney Co. DIS have pulled their advertisements from the platform following Musk’s endorsement of a debunked conspiracy theory.
Despite the backlash and ad exodus, Musk has remained defiant, stating that he is sticking to his principles.
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