In pulling the pin on Donald Trump, Twitter is conceding a long-contested point
Twitter – along with Facebook and Instagram – are not just drawing a line.
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Twitter – along with Facebook and Instagram – are not just drawing a line.
Our analysis showed Liberal state MP Tim Smith was instrumental in making the #DictatorDan hashtag go viral. It was in low circulation until May 17, when Smith created a Twitter poll asking whether Andrews should be labelled “Dictator Dan” or “Chairman Dan”. Subsequent growth of #DictatorDan activity was driven largely by far-right commentator Avi Yemini and his followers, along with a key group for fringe right-wing politics in Australian Twitter. Meanwhile, #DanLiedPeopleDied went viral later on August 12, sparked by another right-wing group led by a handful of outspoken members. T...