Elon Musk on Sunday asked for "more positive" content to be posted to the social media network he owns, resulting in some reminders about his own negative attitude at times.
Musk, the richest man in the world and an appointee of President-elect Donald Trump, took to X to say, "Please post a bit more positive, beautiful or informative content on this platform."
That statement prompted critics to chime in.
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Academic Karen Piper responded with, "Getting tired of the toxic wasteland you created?"
Popular influencer Larry the Cat said, "Musk's new and improved Twitter: 3% positive, beautiful or informative content 97% Bots, Nazis and Temu ads."
Michael Flynn Jr, a self-identified supporter of MAGA, wrote, "Ooooooooooor what? How about 'Please post whatever you want because I’m a free speech absolutist'?"
Democracy advocate Renee Libby Yep said, "Elon Musk tweeted that we all should post more 'positive, beautiful and informative content' on this platform. Translation: 'Please post only s--- I agree with.'"
TV news journalist Rebecca Aguilar said, "Today Elon Musk asked all of you to post 'more positive, beautiful, or informative content' but in May 2023 he was asked about his tweets that could hurt his company."
"Basically he doesn’t care," Aguilar added.