Earlier today, Musk responded to a tweet by Swedish journalist Peter Imanuelsen, who discussed the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and the X ban in Brazil.
In Summary:
- Elon Musk issues a crucial reminder to his followers amid recent events.
- The discussion highlights concerns over freedom and censorship.
- We are at a fork in the road of human destiny,” says Elon Musk.
Elon Musk, the centibillionaire and successful serial tech entrepreneur, recently took to his official X account to make an important reminder to his 196.1 million followers.
His tweet sparked a “heated discussion” within the crypto community, with several large names from the cryptocurrency space participating in it.
This reminder comes in light of recent events, as X faces a potential ban in Brazil due to Musk’s refusal to collaborate with local authorities and provide access to users’ personal data.
Addressing his global audience, Musk emphasized that the X app can still be accessed without using the app by simply following the same-name link on a PC or smartphone.
This way, users can bypass the ban and continue to read “unbiased news” and freely share their thoughts on any issues, including political ones.
Among those who responded to Musk’s reminder was Gabor Gurbacs, a strategic advisor for Tether, who suggested that another great way to use X, should it be banned, is via a VPN.
@NordVPN is great!
— Gabor Gurbacs (@gaborgurbacs) August 30, 2024
On the other hand, Christopher Greene, president of AMTV, expressed concerns, stating that “all VPN users are tracked by the government.”
Despite the looming ban, Musk stated that X has become “the most used news source” in Brazil, adding that “it is what the people want.”
Who owns the VPNs? I’m sure those are all surveilled and tracked by Govt’s as well
— Christopher Greene 😎🏝🚀⛵️ (@amtvmedia) August 31, 2024
He also referenced local Supreme Court Judge Moraes, who insists on banning X in the country.
Earlier today, Musk responded to a tweet by Swedish journalist Peter Imanuelsen, who discussed the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and the X ban in Brazil.
Imanuelsen mentioned that anyone caught using a VPN to access X could face a fine of “$8,900 per day.”
Musk responded with a stark warning, stating, “We are at a fork in the road of human destiny,” emphasizing the critical moment for freedom and the future of digital communication.
We are at a fork in the road of human destiny
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 31, 2024