TOgoodbye Twitter. The top Gigi Hadid left the social network motivating his reasons among the Stories of Instagram. A decision taken after Elon Musk’s entry into the platform, acquired for $ 44 billion on 27 October.
Gigi Hadid: “Twitter is a cesspool of hatred”
«I have deactivated my Twitter account. For a long time, but especially with its new leadership, it is becoming more and more a cesspool of hatred and bigotry. And it’s not a place I want to be a part of»Wrote the 27-year-old model. Her words accompanied by the screenshot of the tweet of Shannon Raj Singh, adviser of the Human Rights team of the platform, fired after the purchase of Elon Musk. In fact, last Friday, the tech giant began a series of layoffs, including the human rights team. “I can’t stay, it’s not a safe place for anyone, nor a platform that can do more good than harm,” added Gigi Hadid. She apologizing to the fans she loved to connect with.
Elon Musk, Twitter and the layoffs
“The little bird is free»: This is how the South African entrepreneur announced the purchase of Twitter via social media. Operation followed by the firing first of all top managers, then about half of the employees to whom he explained via email that the cuts were “necessary to ensure the company’s success in the future”. Now it seems that he has rethought it, recalling personnel deemed indispensable to the workplace. Yet his entry into the social platform has sparked discontent among many stars. In addition to the mass layoffs, in fact, Musk announced a monthly fee for the blue check which certifies the official status of the profiles. Decision that raised more than one eyebrow.
Not just Gigi Hadid
The supermodel is not the only star who has made this choice. Even the Twitter profile of Amber Heard is no longer active. After Musk’s entry into the bird’s social network, the actress decided to leave the platform. Her account no longer exists. It is unclear whether the reasons for this decision are due to Musk’s operations or to her person. Amber Heard and Elon Musk, in fact, had a love affair in 2016. They broke up, apparently amicably, in 2018. But it’s likely, just like she did with Johnny Depp, that Amber Heard wants to distance herself from everyone. her ex. Musk (and Twitter) included.
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