Elon Musk to cover legal costs of people sacked over Twitter posts Photos: Twitter/@ElonMusk
Elon Musk to cover legal costs of people sacked over Twitter posts
Musk said X will now cover the legal costs of people who have been mistreated by their employers because of their activities on the platform.
Elon Musk to cover legal costs of people sacked over Twitter posts Photos: Twitter/@ElonMusk
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that X, formerly Twitter, will now cover the legal costs of people who have been treated unfairly by their employers or companies because of their activities on the platform.
ELON MUSK SAID X WILL COVER LEGAL COSTS OF THOSE SACKED OVER TWITTER POSTS
In a tweet, Musk said that if your employer unfairly treated you due to posting or liking something on Twitter, X will fund your legal bill. No limit. He also urged users to “please let us know” if they have been affected by this issue.
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This move has been met with mixed reactions. Some users have praised Musk for his support of free speech, while others have questioned whether he is going too far.
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One user tweeted, “This is amazing! I know so many people who’ve had this happen to them (including myself). Most of them were forced to choose between quitting Twitter or quit their job. Elon is really putting his money where his mouth is, in relation to free speech.”
THIS TWEET HAS BEEN MET WITH MIXED REACTIONS
Another user said, “I’m not sure I agree with this. It seems like it could be open to abuse. What if someone posts something offensive or illegal on Twitter and then tries to claim they were unfairly treated by their employer?”
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Only time will tell how this policy will be implemented and whether it will have a positive or negative impact on free speech on Twitter.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS?
Elon Musk’s decision to cover the legal costs of people who have been sacked over Twitter posts is a significant move that could have a major impact on free speech on the platform. It remains to be seen how this policy will be implemented and whether it will be effective in protecting users’ rights.
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