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Alex Jones: How Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

Alex Jones: How Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is back on X, formerly known as Twitter, following a poll conducted by the platform’s owner Elon Musk.

Jones’s reinstatement comes after nearly five years of being banned for violating the platform’s rules on abusive behaviour.

The poll, which saw roughly two million users vote, resulted in a 70% majority in favour of Jones’s return.

Alex Jones: How Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Musk for upholding free speech principles, while others express concerns about the potential for harmful content and the platform’s responsibility towards its users.

Jones, who gained notoriety for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax, remains a controversial figure.

He has been ordered to pay damages to the families of victims and was previously removed from other major platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

His return to X coincides with that of Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist influencer who also faces serious legal charges.

Both figures have been vocal supporters of each other, further fueling the debate surrounding their reinstatement.

Musk’s commitment to free speech has been a key focus since acquiring X. He previously reinstated the account of former US President Donald Trump using a similar poll-based approach.

Alex Jones: How Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

However, Musk has also acknowledged the potential harms of unfettered speech, stating that he “vehemently” disagrees with Jones’s views.

The return of Alex Jones to X marks a significant development in the platform’s evolving content moderation policies. It raises important questions about balancing free speech with the need to protect users from harmful content and misinformation.

Additionally, it underscores the growing influence of online polls in shaping online discourse and the potential consequences of such decisions.

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