# Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 25, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442 "2022-04-25T22:50:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 217
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4324 "2023-04-15T14:33:52Z")
In other words, media is a seller’s market for the “content provider”. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4325 "2023-04-15T20:29:08Z")
Elmo sez: C’mon, guys, unblock me. I’ll be your friend! > ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4326 "2023-04-15T20:42:00Z")
Feels hella weird, pitying the 2nd (3rd? something like that) richest person in the world, but “pitiful” is the only word that comes to mind. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.E](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.e/32/8932_2.png) [@Mr.E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.E)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4327 "2023-04-15T20:44:21Z")
It’s only a matter of time before people’s ability to block is limited in some way. ---
**Author:** ![BeepKillBeep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9e8a1a/32.png) [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4328 "2023-04-15T20:47:16Z")
You really can see the mix of desperation as Twitter sinks plus the “why won’t you love me?” It would be sad if Musk wasn’t such an ass. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4329 "2023-04-15T21:29:18Z")
> [@Mr.E](#): > > It’s only a matter of time before people’s ability to block is limited in some way. Specifically, I predict it will soon be impossible to block subscribed accounts. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4330 "2023-04-15T21:30:44Z")
Yes, I’ve been surprised that he hadn’t already done that. ---
**Author:** ![Shalmanese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4331 "2023-04-15T22:40:58Z")
RIP Twitter Files, we hardly knew ye! > **[Elon Musk said the Twitter Files were basically dead. Barely anyone noticed.](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-move-on-twitter-files)** > > Following his interview on the BBC, Musk told followers that it was time to "move on" from the Twitter Files. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4332 "2023-04-15T23:04:09Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Yes, I’ve been surprised that he hadn’t already done that. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s because he fired all the people who understand how blocking works. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4333 "2023-04-15T23:43:34Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > Reporters also have to balance access. Their interviewees aren’t subpoenaed, they are there entirely voluntarily. If a reporter does “hard-hitting” reporting, then the people they want to “hit hard” simply refuse to appear. > > It’s a self selection bias. Anyone that is going to hold a politicians feet to the fire simply isn’t going to get the opportunity. The reason you only see reporters who lob softballs is because those are the only ones that they will agree to be on. It depends on who they are, of course. It’s harder for politicians to hide from scrutiny, though even they often succeed remarkably well. In the private sector, accountability to stockholders has some effect in exposing miscreants to public scrutiny. Elmo is neither a politician nor, in general and in the case of Twitter in particular, accountable to anyone. The constraints that hold normal people accountable don’t apply to Elmo, and he’s probably the worst person imaginable to be allowed to wield such unfettered power. Hence he can play with his $44 billion toy like the spoiled, malicious child that he is. He also doesn’t care how badly he comes across in interviews, like in that posted BBC interview. He may have an ego the size of the solar system, but he’s so lacking in social awareness that he’s completely oblivious to sounding like an ass, much like his pal Trump. When he thinks he’s got the journalist trapped in a “gotcha”, he’s like a dog with a bone – just cannot let it go, and starts sounding like a broken record, becoming entirely obsessed with gnawing on his “win”. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4334 "2023-04-16T02:49:17Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s because he fired all the people who understand how blocking works. Bingo! If he had the ability to force himself into every Twitter feed, he would’ve done it. But, he fired everyone that can make that happen so he’s resorted to agile begging. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4335 "2023-04-16T06:50:57Z")
Elmo broke the National Weather Service’s ability to send out automated tweets for tsunami warnings. > ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4336 "2023-04-16T09:17:30Z")
“_Twitter is now limiting automated tweets and as a result, this account can no longer post all Tsunami Warnings …_” sounds to me like a scornful criticism of Elmo’s agile management. I expect Elmo will shortly suspend the National Weather Service for this brazen disrespect. He’s trying to run a fascist propaganda site, FFS. No one cares about weather warnings. ---
**Author:** ![gnoitall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bb73d2/32.png) [@gnoitall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnoitall)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4337 "2023-04-16T12:27:15Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > No one cares about weather warnings. Really, what’s more important: timely lifesaving warning of severe weather, or Elmo’s latest poop joke? Have some perspective here. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4338 "2023-04-16T12:42:09Z")
I’m imagining maybe the National Weather Service trying to reach out to Musk to explain why their automated alerts are so important, but Elmo is otherwise occupied doing personal research for Neuralink, specifically by instantiating direct experience of the neurological effects of massive amounts of both cannabis and cocaine simultaneously on the cerebral cortex of a congenital asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4339 "2023-04-16T15:21:05Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > I’m imagining maybe the National Weather Service trying to reach out to Musk to explain why their automated alerts are so important, I’m imagining that all they are getting back in response is a poop emoji. “ha ha ha ha! It’s a poop!” sez Elmo. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4340 "2023-04-16T15:46:28Z")
I’m rewatching Game of Thrones right now. Elmo is absolutely King Joffrey. ETA: I just now see that comparison made last year in this thread. It’s so true though. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4341 "2023-04-16T16:43:46Z")
Isn’t the NWS some government-funded propaganda arm? There you go! ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4342 "2023-04-16T16:56:01Z")
Why, I even heard that they DENY that a sharpie can change the track of a hurricane! The fools! ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442/4343 "2023-04-16T17:27:54Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > Elmo sez: C’mon, guys, unblock me. I’ll be your friend! I don’t know how Twitter works, so someone’s going to have to explain this to me. Musk just asked people who have blocked him - and therefore don’t see his tweets - to unblock him. By tweet. Which they won’t see. Right - what am I missing? j [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=216) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-1/963442.md?page=218)