October 12th 2024.
British broadcaster Stephen Fry recently shared his thoughts on the controversial tech mogul, Elon Musk, and it has garnered praise from fans. It's been almost two years since Fry decided to leave the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and his departure shortly after Musk's takeover was no coincidence.
In a recent interview on LBC with Andrew Marr, Fry revealed that he left the platform because of Musk's behavior. He saw concerning qualities in Musk, such as a self-obsessed inability to take criticism, similar to that of former US President Trump. Fry even compared it to the behavior of someone who is drunk, but not normally sober or thoughtful.
Fry expressed his concern for Musk, saying he believed he was "going off the rails severely" and "towards the dark side." While he was hesitant to label Musk as a "narcissist" without being a psychiatrist, Fry insinuated that he sees those traits in the tech giant.
Fans were quick to support Fry's words, with one person even stating, "Everything Stephen Fry says here is absolutely true." Fry may not be a psychiatrist, but he is still a respected figure and his assessment of Musk is valued by many.
Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, after offering $44 billion for the platform. He quickly renamed it X and replaced the iconic Blue Bird logo. He also fired multiple top executives, including the then CEO, Parag Agrawal.
Following Musk's takeover, many high-profile users announced their departure from the platform, including Fry. Model Gigi Hadid, Rocket Man singer Elton John, and Grey's Anatomy writer Shonda Rhimes also left.
Fry's last post on X was a statement about his decision to leave. He expressed his disappointment in the platform's recent change in policy, which he believes will allow misinformation to spread unchecked. He stated that he no longer wants to be a part of a platform that contributes to the division of our world.
It's not just celebrities who have left X since Musk's takeover. Many users have also deactivated their accounts, citing concerns about the platform's direction.
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