imo the bigger talking point is that Twitter post-acquisition has been working pathetically to curb organic buzzes in favor of manufactured trends, even harder than its previous left-leaning management. Effect of that being observed in Turkish politics is a downstream issue to that.

Twitter's strict "fun wins" algorithm of past seem like it had been a major driver in e.g. Arab Spring.

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TRiG_Ireland 4 days ago | parent [-]

The idea that a large company has ever "leaned left" in any real sense is a bit ridiculous.

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numpad0 4 days ago | parent | next [-]

I would argue that Twitter pre-acquisiton had elements of inferiority-complex-driven-correct-isms and tryhard leftism. Not necessarily that I disagree with that biasing especially with what happened to it since. Their intents back then were 120% innocent, just occasionally un-ideal as nothing ever is perfect.

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mensetmanusman 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

What is left? Your definition might be very different than the majority.

	▲	BlueTemplar 3 days ago \| parent [-]
		You should be wary in going there, unless you want to be beholden to the opinions of China + India.