Only 22% of adults use Twitter. In contrast almost every house has a TV. The idea that there is some monopoly over access to the public here is really not compelling. Maybe you spend too much time on Twitter if you think that.
“Twitter isn’t really life” but kicking some politicians off of it is the end of democracy
The other thing is banning his account does not prevent his message from being heard here. Trump doesn’t get a TV show on CBS, but CBS news broadcasts his newsworthy appearances and videos and statements.
Twitter is powerful because of the rules they set up. Someone is no more entitled to be on here than they are to have followers here. It is powerful for you if you play by the rules, always has been true
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