Independent readers say ‘X is the disinformation company’ – and call for Elon Musk boycott
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Independent readers have slammed social media companies, accusing them of allowing disinformation to run rampant as far-right riots spread across the country. More broadly, comments from our readers reflected a widespread frustration with social media’s role in amplifying disinformation, accusing platforms of prioritising profit over social responsibility. Longmemory23 ‘The business of making money’ Social media platforms aren't in the business of social discourse or the exchange of ideas, they're in the business of making money, however they can, and they do. RebootedyetagainHans2 ‘Protecting the bottom line’ Social media platform owners have no interest in the harm that their platforms can unleash.