Twitter, Elon Musk and Content Moderation

The transcript discusses the impact of Gamergate on Twitter's moderation policies and the speaker's concerns about Elon Musk's leadership. It highlights the importance of listening to trust and safety professionals and the potential risks of politicizing the platform. The speaker questions Musk's credibility based on past promises and emphasizes the need for transparency in Twitter's policies to build user trust.

What was the speaker's main concern about Elon Musk taking over Twitter?

• The impact on Twitter's moderation policies

• The potential for increased advertising

• The change in Twitter's logo

• The introduction of new features

What advice does the speaker give to Elon Musk regarding Twitter's trust and safety team?

• Ignore their suggestions

• Listen to their data-driven insights

• Replace them with new staff

• Focus on increasing profits

Why does the speaker question Elon Musk's credibility?

• His focus on electric cars

• His interest in space exploration

• His history of unfulfilled promises

• His lack of experience in social media

What does Jack Dorsey suggest is important for earning trust in Twitter's policies?

• Increasing user engagement

• Focusing on entertainment content

• A transparent system in policy and operations

• Reducing the number of tweets

What misconception does the speaker address about Twitter's trust and safety policies?

• They are aimed at reducing user numbers

• They are biased towards silencing conservatives

• They are designed to increase profits

• They are focused on promoting ads

How does the speaker describe the change in moderation issues since 2016?

• They have been ignored

• They have been resolved

• They have become more partisan

• They have become less important

What does the speaker believe would help gain the trust of all Twitter users?

• More celebrity endorsements

• More advertisements

• Increased transparency in policy application

• Fewer tweets