the boss of X France attacks those who left the social network

Many personalities and media have decided to leave the social network in recent months. A choice that the boss of X in France regrets.

The boss of X France decided to speak on Wednesday to discuss the multiplication of departures from his social network, personalities and media.

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A regret against a backdrop of criticism

Le Monde, Ouest France, but also politicians like Sandrine Rousseau, cut their ties with X in order to protest against the toxic atmosphere of the platform, and more generally the very conservative positions of Elon Musk.

“I regret that the arguments put forward to justify these departures are sometimes erroneous, often totally biased. Finally, I regret in certain cases the completely inappropriate violence of the comments made against us,” Laurent Buanec is moved.

He relates in particular what he considers to be “factual elements”, in particular by citing the social network's fight against disinformation. If he talks in particular about deep fakes or Operation Doppelgänger – a Russian disinformation operation -, he nevertheless forgets to talk about the investigation in which X finds himself and held by the European Union for an alleged lack of moderation on the subject.

Furthermore, he also returns to moderation, which is the subject of numerous criticisms and makes the figures speak for themselves: “We prohibit the presence of hateful content, violent speech, as well as violent and hateful entities and groups.” Here again, Elon Musk's provocative, even outrageous, publications are, it seems, forgotten by Laurent Buanec.

A dialogue of the deaf with “those who want to exchange”

The leader wants to highlight “the democratic debate” and “get out of our own way”, notably using an expression widely used in populist circles.

“Let’s not be naive, all platforms face the same moderation issues as us,” insists Laurent Buanec.

Irony of history, and as demonstrated by L'Informé journalist Marc Rees, the press service of not having been contacted.”

He castigates a movement which is only an “ideological pretext” where “amalgamations are made, in conscience, to create harm.” In conclusion, he adds that he is “available” to those wishing to “exchange to make informed decisions,” provided that they master emojis.