Is Elon accidentally proving the need for decentralization?

It feels like ever since Elon took over Twitter there’s been a constant news stream of people analysing, criticising, applauding, and/or berating his every move. 

I’m not here to argue for or against the policies Mr Musk is implementing.  

That’s a completely different article that would require a deeper analysis from someone more with more experience in online security..  

What I do want to look at is the potential problems that arise when one person (or one entity) has control over what we can and cannot say online.  

More specifically, when that entity enacts new rules on a whim.  

Obviously, my opinion is going to be skewed towards the small creators and people using these mediums to grow their own businesses.  

So bear that in mind before you attempt to attack me for not covering everything.  

What’s happened at Twitter? 

Since Elon took over the birdhouse he’s made a lot of controversial calls regarding policy and the direction of the company.  

Personally, I feel it’s too early to say definitively whether some of these calls are good or bad. 

Some, however, I cannot agree with.  

The one where I think Musk has missed the mark is the recent policy update about sharing links to other competing networks.  

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