Following backlash, Twitter Support has removed its tweet about the platform barring people from connecting other social media accounts.."We recognize that many of our users are active on other social media platforms," said Twitter Support in a Sunday tweet. ."However, we will no longer allow free promotion of certain social media platforms on Twitter.".The tweet was deleted hours later, and the policy has since been taken off of Twitter’s website. .Alternative social media platform Mastodon mocked Twitter for the policy. .“As a company from eastern Germany, we know that building a wall to try and keep people from leaving isn't a good idea,” said Mastodon. .The Green Party of Canada said this policy shows why billionaires should be taxed out of existence. .“Whatev’s, just try us @elonmusk,” said the Greens. .“We’ll continue to welcome our @CanadianGreens members engaging on #Mast0d0n, and we sure will encourage them to use our very own Gvote!”.This move comes after Twitter reinstated former Ontario independent MPP Randy Hillier’s account on Friday. .READ MORE: Twitter allows Hillier back on platform.“I'm back, thanks @elonmusk,” said Hillier. .He said he has gained 10,000 new followers in less than 24 hours. He added he believes the shadow ban on him has been removed..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Following backlash, Twitter Support has removed its tweet about the platform barring people from connecting other social media accounts.."We recognize that many of our users are active on other social media platforms," said Twitter Support in a Sunday tweet. ."However, we will no longer allow free promotion of certain social media platforms on Twitter.".The tweet was deleted hours later, and the policy has since been taken off of Twitter’s website. .Alternative social media platform Mastodon mocked Twitter for the policy. .“As a company from eastern Germany, we know that building a wall to try and keep people from leaving isn't a good idea,” said Mastodon. .The Green Party of Canada said this policy shows why billionaires should be taxed out of existence. .“Whatev’s, just try us @elonmusk,” said the Greens. .“We’ll continue to welcome our @CanadianGreens members engaging on #Mast0d0n, and we sure will encourage them to use our very own Gvote!”.This move comes after Twitter reinstated former Ontario independent MPP Randy Hillier’s account on Friday. .READ MORE: Twitter allows Hillier back on platform.“I'm back, thanks @elonmusk,” said Hillier. .He said he has gained 10,000 new followers in less than 24 hours. He added he believes the shadow ban on him has been removed..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.