Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk paid $3 billion on April 4 and became the owner of 9.2 percent of Twitter. The billionaire, who was an active Twitter user, later bought the platform Monday for $44 billion, offering $54.20 per share.
After billionaire businessman Musk bought Twitter, some famous names closed their accounts while others said they will remain on the platform.
According to the news in Independent Turkish; Celebrities who have announced they will stay on the platform or close their Twitter account are as follows…
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the famous Star Wars series, said he will definitely stay on Twitter.
Hamill, in his post “No matter who buys, whoever is on the platform, I will stay here to interact with you, hear different opinions and continue the right fight” called.
No matter who owns it, no matter who is in it, I’m staying to get in touch with you guys, hear different opinions and keep fighting for the good!
(also to keep posting the crazy tweets I’m known for)#TwitterToughness— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 25, 2022
JAMEELA JAMIL
British actress Jameela Jamil, best known for her character Tahani Al-Jamil on The Good Place, announced that she will be shutting down her Twitter account.
Jamil shared that Musk bought the platform “I’m afraid offering free speech will only help eventually turn this hellish platform into a hateful place with utter disregard for the law.” called.
MIA FARROW
Mia Farrow, who starred in famous productions like Rosemary’s Baby and Zelig after Musk bought the platform, “As Twitter becomes a more toxic place, people like me will stop using the app to find peace of mind.” He shared a tweet using his phrases.
The US actor, who deleted his post after comments on his post, this time praised Musk’s achievements at Tesla and SpaceX and reached out to the billionaire businessman. “Protect Twitter as befits your past achievements and fair people everywhere.” called.
After his last post, Farrow continues to use the platform.
They gave us Tesla ¦? and space X¦???????????????. Thanks! I hope you can keep Twitter worthy of your past achievements and legitimate people everywhere
— Mia Farrow???? (@MiaFarrow) April 27, 2022
MICK FOLEY
Mick Foley, one of the stars of the wrestling world, said after Musk became the boss of Twitter he was considering closing his account. Foley, at his post “I will seriously consider leaving Twitter in the near future. I’m not comfortable with where this platform is going.” called.
SHAUN KING
Activist Shaun King, famous for the Black Lives Matter movement, also said Musk bought Twitter “white supremacy” He initially shut down his account arguing that it was related. However, the activist later reactivated his account and published targeted posts against Musk on the allegations of racism at Tesla.
100 blacks @Tesla employees below @ElonMusk came forward to say that the blatant racism they were experiencing was intolerable.
Elon’s advice to her?
“Be thick skinned.”
That gives you a real idea of how he thinks racism and bigotry should be addressed here on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/xi7ozI12xK
— Shaun King (@shaunking) April 26, 2022
AMY SISKIND
Activist Amy Siskind, known for her anti-US President Donald Trump views, has also announced that she will be shutting down her Twitter account. siskind, “Any content that I provide to this platform will enrich the one person I think is a lousy person.” called.
J.SMITH CAMERON
J. Smith Cameron, the star of the sequel, one of the most popular productions in recent times, also said he’s looking for alternative social media platforms.
Cameron played the role of Gerri Kellman in the series and addressed his followers in his post. “Are we willing to find a forum unaffiliated with Musk, where there isn’t constant uncontrolled hate and disinformation?” the sentences used.
GEORGE TAKEI
Actor George Takei, best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek series, said he will fight by staying on the platform despite Twitter’s purchase by Musk. Tai, “The fight against fascism, misinformation and hatred requires strong fighters. I hope you will be with me in this fight.” called.
I do not go anywhere. Should this place become more toxic, I promise to do even more to strengthen reason, science, compassion and the rule of law. The fight against fascism, disinformation and hatred requires tough fighters. I hope you stay in the fight, right next to me.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 25, 2022
It is eagerly awaited what changes Elon Musk will make on the platform that Twitter has bought out.
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