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Twitter CFO says Trump's ban is permanent, even if he runs for office again
Link to tweet
https://abc7news.com/politics/twitter-to-uphold-permanent-ban-against-trump/10327473/
PortTack
(32,606 posts)SWBTATTReg
(21,856 posts)ongoing garbage statements can see for themselves what nonsense he is still sprouting / mouthing off.
ProfessorGAC
(64,413 posts)The CFO said this in February. This isn't a new statement by Twitter.
They may stand by it, but this isn't a reaction to the frivolous lawsuit.
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)He really could not have been more clear nor decisive. Given there has been no announced change to Twitter's policies (which he reaffirmed in May), this is hard to argue with:
The way our policies work, when youre removed from the platform, youre removed from the platform, whether youre a commentator, youre a CFO, or you are a former or current public official, said Segal.
Trump was accused of using Twitter to communicate with insurrectionists during the January 6 attack on the nations capitol during the confirmation of the electoral college votes, which would formally name Joe Biden as the next president.
Remember, our policies are designed to make sure that people are not inciting violence, Segal added. If anybody does that, we have to remove them from the service and our policies dont allow people to come back.
https://thesource.com/2021/10/04/donald-trump-is-seeking-reinstatement-on-twitter-in-legal-action/
And again, May, 2021:
Twitter CFO: No changes to our thinking on Trump's account
https://news.yahoo.com/twitter-cfo-no-changes-to-our-thinking-on-trumps-account-171855099.html
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)We are in October.
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)to address it or comment at all NOW.
The tweet (not mine) was in response to those questioning whether TFG's lawsuit would succeed AND reminding others who questioned whether Twitter would cave-- what had been previously clearly stated as their policy. Based on these two statements that are demonstrably clear, it would not appear so.
Do you have reason to believe Twitter has changed their policy and thus what was decisively reported in February, 2021, and reaffirmed in May, 2021 is NO LONGER VALID?
Please DO post it here and I will make sure to include an edited comment in the OP.
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #31)
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hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)and given your inexplicable need to repeatedly attack me for a post (and a tweet from someone else) that you don't like, I could not be more pleased that you choose (FINALLY) to ignore my posts- a gift almost as good as Twitter's permanent ban for TFG.
ProfessorGAC
(64,413 posts)But, still 5 months ago.
Given the "reinstatement" nonsense is recent, a current affirmation seems appropriate.
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)ridiculous litigation).
What part of those two statements do you believe has changed? There has been no update to rules on Twitter as far as I know.
The tweet that I posted was from October 2 (two days ago) in response to all the concern about Trump's announced plan (also 2 days ago) to try to get the courts to force Twitter's hand (ridiculous, of course). In addition, that tweet was in response to those who thought Twitter would fold under the threat. Thus the reiteration of the two previous statements from Twitter's CFO-- which were quite unambiguous. It was not MY tweet, but it IS still relevant for the reasons I laid out. You can disagree, of course.
ProfessorGAC
(64,413 posts)I also disagree on the legal advice, in this case.
Reiteration of policy is not the same as volunteering potential testimony.
I'm not a lawyer, but I've been an expert witness in several trials.
I've gotten the "what to say & what not to say" dissertation many times.
From what I was told, reiterating corporate policy is not in the "shut up" category.
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)Two statements making clear that "permanent IS permanent" seem pretty decisive to me. I'm not sure they are obligated to go beyond a clearly delineated policy. That it was one that many here had apparently not heard about previously, either in February or May, only underscores that the tweet was useful in referencing it in a discussion about TFG"s farcical lawsuit.
Walleye
(30,701 posts)made my day!
Gore1FL
(21,028 posts)They certainly went out of their way to bend the rules for him in the past.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)The former guy has nobody but himself to blame for losing his Twitter platform. Too bad, so sad. If you weren't such a lying liar, Don, you'd still be stabbing out bile-filled tweets with your stubby little thumbs.
Sympthsical
(8,929 posts)His every utterance is couriered for him, by friends and foes alike. The news media breathlessly report everything, because the man is nothing if not ratings.
If you only read DU, you're likely to be up to date on whatever he's whining about. It's always posted. Usually multiple times.
The lawsuit is probably another shot at Section 230, which is a cause celebre on the Right. He gets to salve his ego, the Right thinks they'll get a win. Twitter looks like do-gooder (LOL).
Everyone wins.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)In General Discussion or Video & Multimedia or both.
Its an addiction.
There will be no more Slobfather coups via Twitter.
Just do the planet a favor now and croak Slobby!
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Demovictory9
(32,320 posts)ZonkerHarris
(24,155 posts)Norbert
(6,030 posts)calimary
(80,693 posts)Comfortably_Numb
(3,776 posts)Champp
(2,114 posts)And deep inside they know it, are ashamed of themselves. As they ought to be.
onetexan
(12,994 posts)sakabatou
(42,082 posts)vanlassie
(5,637 posts)ffr
(22,644 posts)Snackshack
(2,540 posts)as long as they let his spokeswoman (Liz Harrigan (sp?)) continuously post statements from him.
Ford_Prefect
(7,817 posts)Twitter CFO says Trump's ban is permanent, even if he runs for office again
CNNWire By Brian Fung, CNN Business
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Asked during an interview on CNBC Wednesday whether Trump's tweeting privileges could be restored if he wins the presidency again, CFO Ned Segal clarified that Trump's ban is permanent.
"The way our policies work, when you're removed from the platform, you're removed from the platform," he said, "whether you're a commentator, you're a CFO, or you are a former or current public official. Remember, our policies are designed to make sure that people are not inciting violence, and if anybody does that, we have to remove them from the service and our policies don't allow people to come back."
The statement comes amid Trump's impeachment trial in Congress. If he is acquitted, Trump would not be barred from seeking the presidency or another federal office.
https://abc7news.com/politics/twitter-to-uphold-permanent-ban-against-trump/10327473/
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Trump asks U.S. judge to force Twitter to restore his account
UPDATED ON: OCTOBER 2, 2021 / 6:48 PM / AP
Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Mr. Trump's attorneys on Friday filed a motion in U.S. District Court in Miami seeking a preliminary injunction against Twitter and its CEO, Jack Dorsey. They argue that Twitter is censoring Mr. Trump in violation of his First Amendment rights, according to the motion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-asks-u-s-judge-to-force-twitter-to-restore-his-account/
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)possible for ANYONE who violates their policies.
And again, May, 2021:
Twitter CFO: No changes to our thinking on Trump's account
https://news.yahoo.com/twitter-cfo-no-changes-to-our-thinking-on-trumps-account-171855099.html
Prior statement:
The way our policies work, when youre removed from the platform, youre removed from the platform, whether youre a commentator, youre a CFO, or you are a former or current public official, said Segal.
Trump was accused of using Twitter to communicate with insurrectionists during the January 6 attack on the nations capitol during the confirmation of the electoral college votes, which would formally name Joe Biden as the next president.
Remember, our policies are designed to make sure that people are not inciting violence, Segal added. If anybody does that, we have to remove them from the service and our policies dont allow people to come back.
https://thesource.com/2021/10/04/donald-trump-is-seeking-reinstatement-on-twitter-in-legal-action/
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)Hahahahaha
Initech
(99,909 posts)Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)I think he takes joy and going on a platform to appall people. It's that even bad publicity is good psychosis.
Initech
(99,909 posts)That is one of the true hallmarks of being a complete psychopath.
Initech
(99,909 posts)usaf-vet
(6,092 posts)Hopefully, this band will stick.
My guess is Trump is calling lawyers telling them to start yet another suit against Twitter.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)And he got his free publicity. That's what we have to cut
iluvtennis
(19,756 posts)C Moon
(12,188 posts)Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
left-of-center2012 This message was self-deleted by its author.
hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)to address it or comment at all NOW.
The tweet (not mine) was in response to those questioning whether TFG's lawsuit would succeed AND reminding others who questioned whether Twitter would cave-- what had been previously clearly stated as their policy. Based on these two statements that are demonstrably clear, it would not appear so.
Do you have reason to believe Twitter has changed their policy and thus what was decisively reported in February, 2021, and reaffirmed in May, 2021 is NO LONGER VALID?
Please DO post it here and I will make sure to include an edited comment in the OP.
SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)SunSeeker
(51,367 posts)Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
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hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)Given TFG has filed a lawsuit (albeit ridiculous) few lawyers would allow client to address it or comment at all NOW.
The tweet (not mine) was in response to those questioning whether TFG's lawsuit would succeed AND reminding others who questioned whether Twitter would cave-- what had been previously clearly stated as their policy. Based on these two statements that are demonstrably clear, it would not appear so.
Do you have reason to believe Twitter has changed their policy and thus what was decisively reported in February, 2021, and reaffirmed in May, 2021 is NO LONGER VALID?
Please DO post it here and I will make sure to include an edited comment in the OP.
Rebl2
(13,301 posts)I dont use it, but got sick of hearing the media always referring to his latest tweets while he was president
Joinfortmill
(14,233 posts)Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
left-of-center2012 This message was self-deleted by its author.
LymphocyteLover
(5,601 posts)Cha
(295,899 posts)Fuck face thought he was soooo Clever Lying his Bloated head OFF
liberalla
(9,165 posts)It was expected, but I sure enjoyed reading the words!
There's no confusion with 'Permanent'!
Larissa
(786 posts)The news media would routinely broadcast TFG's noxious, name-calling, imbecilic tweets. The experience was debasing to an entire country. How could such a numb-skulled idiot be the leader of the free world? Folks who had differences with TFG, or not, would hold their breath waiting to be the target of his Twitter poison, then brace themselves as they received streams of vomitus, and worse, from Trumpers.
Glory, glory, glory to Twitter!
P.S. -- The other disturbing aspect of TFG's tweets: the time stamps would often indicate that he'd be up in the dead of night tweeting his middle school rants.
Blue Owl
(49,906 posts)BSdetect
(8,989 posts)SouthernDem4ever
(6,454 posts)I am in complete agreement with Twitter's decision.
Vinca
(50,168 posts)worship of his every fart? Maybe he was going to have to pony up some of his own money to get it started. Can't have that.
Marius25
(3,213 posts)hlthe2b
(101,706 posts)Two statements making clear that "permanent IS permanent" seem pretty decisive to me. I'm not sure they are obligated to go beyond a clearly delineated policy, but if you have seen anything whatsoever to suggest they are moving from their February and May statements (below) do let me know and I will update the OP. That this twice-stated policy was one that many here had apparently not heard about previously, either in February or May, only underscores that the tweet (not my own) was useful in referencing it in a discussion about TFG"s farcical lawsuit.
The way our policies work, when youre removed from the platform, youre removed from the platform, whether youre a commentator, youre a CFO, or you are a former or current public official, said Segal.
Trump was accused of using Twitter to communicate with insurrectionists during the January 6 attack on the nations capitol during the confirmation of the electoral college votes, which would formally name Joe Biden as the next president.
Remember, our policies are designed to make sure that people are not inciting violence, Segal added. If anybody does that, we have to remove them from the service and our policies dont allow people to come back.
https://thesource.com/2021/10/04/donald-trump-is-seeking-reinstatement-on-twitter-in-legal-action/
And again, May, 2021:
Twitter CFO: No changes to our thinking on Trump's account
https://news.yahoo.com/twitter-cfo-no-changes-to-our-thinking-on-trumps-account-171855099.html
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