Review of the (Medium) literature
How Elon Musk Is Screwing Over Twitter
And Medium

Some say you don’t have to have an opinion about Elon Musk buying Twitter; well, thank you very much, Alexei, I do have one, and I’m going to share it right now.
A Twitter “town square” with no guardrails isn’t something I’m looking forward to.
It’s no longer a rumor, people! Are you wondering if, Finally, Elon is buying Twitter? The answer is YES, Elon Musk bought Twitter. And he did so for a hefty price. Elon Musk has officially bought Twitter for $44 billion. Sorry to break the news, but Twitter Like Anything Else Can Be Had For A Price.
The deal is done
While some are in denial and tell us to Stop All the Fuss!, because Who Cares if Elon Musk Owns Twitter?
And others even think it’s a good idea. Many, like Scott, would Like To See Elon Musk Take Twitter Private.
As much as I’d like to sit back, relax and Grab the Popcorn: Elon Musk Just Bought Twitter, important questions twirl in my mind:
- We Tried To Silence Dangerous Sociopaths Online, But What If Dangerous Sociopaths Control The Platforms?
- How Much Longer Will We Enjoy a Trump-Free Twitter?
We have to realize this is a paradigm shift, and we, the Tweeple, have to step up to the plate and ACT.
Let us ask the real question, Elon Musk Just Bought Twitter. What Changes Should You Expect?
It’s not looking good
When a billionaire like Elon Musk acquires Twitter for $44 billion, it’s bad mojo. Elon Musk’s Seven Essential Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs won’t be enough this time.
Why?
Because Elon Musk is a Poster Child for How Power Corrupts.
Nicolas knows this whole situation is bad karma; Twitter: The End he tells us, and we knew it was coming. After all, nothing lasts forever, right? — except, maybe, for my writings and Seneca’s.
This social media platform formerly known as Twitter can’t be called the bird app anymore; Welcome to Twittusk, my friends.
And even so, that’s a shortsighted view. It’s much worse than the end of Twitter. We feel it in our bones, don’t we? Matthew paints it on our screens: Social Media is Dead.
It’s not only Twitter that goes down in flame; it’s the whole social media ecosystem we have learned to love and not depend on for reliable news or stable income.
Looking for a “poison pill” to prevent this takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk?
Use my referral link to buy Elon Musk a Medium membership. He’ll receive an email each time I publish, and he’ll hate you for it, but he’ll have to thank you for the gift. Cool, right?
