Elon Musk Bans 'Impersonation' Accounts on Twitter

Elon Musk Bans 'Impersonation' Accounts on Twitter

Elon Musk Bans, 'Impersonation' Accounts , on Twitter.

On November 6, Elon Musk announced a new Twitter policy targeting accounts intended to imitate another user's account.

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Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying ‘parody’ will be permanently suspended, Elon Musk, via Twitter.

The Daily Beast reports that a number of celebrities were removed from the platform after changing their usernames and photos to match Musk's.

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The Daily Beast reports that a number of celebrities were removed from the platform after changing their usernames and photos to match Musk's.

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Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman and Rich Sommer were all temporarily removed from Twitter for making posts as "fake-Musks.".

Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman and Rich Sommer were all temporarily removed from Twitter for making posts as "fake-Musks.".

Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman and Rich Sommer were all temporarily removed from Twitter for making posts as "fake-Musks.".

As Musk, Griffin pushed followers to vote Democratic in upcoming midterm elections, writing, , “After much spirited discussion with the females in my life.

I’ve decided that voting blue for their choice is only right (They’re also sexy females, btw.)”.

After suspending Griffin, Musk tweeted that she had been banned , "for impersonating a comedian.".

But if she really wants her account back, she can have it.

For $8, Elon Musk, via Twitter.

My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk, Elon Musk, via Twitter.

According to Musk, he aims to make Twitter , "the most accurate source of information in the world.".

That’s our mission.

Widespread verification will democratize journalism & empower the voice of the people, Elon Musk, via Twitter