Mario Nawfal

RISING CENSORSHIP ON YOUTUBE | SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATORS YouTube has rolled out a new set of guidelines focused on what they call "medical misinformation", which include: 1. Prevention 2. Treatment 3. Denial. The policy is clear-cut. It bans content that goes against what health authorities or the World Health Organization say. WHAT IS CENSORED: 1. Prevention Misinformation: This involves false claims about unapproved substances or surefire prevention methods for COVID-19, and things that go against official vaccine guidance. 2. Transmission Misinformation: Stuff like claiming that COVID-19 comes from 5G networks or saying it's not contagious in certain areas. 3. Treatment Misinformation: This includes promoting substances that health authorities haven't approved or guaranteeing cures for serious diseases like cancer. 4. Denial Misinformation: Claims like denying that COVID-19 exists or that people haven't died from it. Break these rules, and the consequences are no joke: • Your content might be taken down. • Strikes could be issued against your channel, leading to its termination if you get three strikes within 90 days. • Links that are deemed unsafe might be removed. •Repeated or severe violations may result in your channel or account termination. MY THOUGHTS: This is tricky. I’m a proponent of Free Speech and vehemently oppose centralized censorship BUT… There are times where censorship is NECESSARY. Obvious examples include child pornography and gory content. The question is: Should things like 5G networks causing COVID or someone selling a cure for cancer be allowed? My gut reaction is NO, this content is simply false, dumb, and in many cases, harmful. However, WHO decides what to censor? How do we prevent them from abusing their censorship powers? For example, The Covid Lab Leak Theory was considered a conspiracy, and was censored along with 'Covid being caused by 5G.' See where things can get murky? So, I go back to my original position: Misinformation should NOT be censored by centralized entities, and a decentralized solution is an imperfect alternative that prevents centralized entities from abusing their censorship powers. DO YOU AGREE? Or should misinformation and disinformation also be censored? And what are your thoughts on Community Notes as a solution?

🚨BREAKING NEWS: CALIFORNIA 5.1 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE A substantial 5.1 magnitude earthquake has impacted areas in Northwest California. Some residents have reported feeling mild to moderate tremors spanning from Oxnard to Los Angeles, California. No instances of structural damage have been reported due to the earthquake, and there is currently no indication of a tsunami risk warranting a warning.

ROUND UP ON 𝕏: TICKETED SPACES, BLOCK FUNCTION, REVENUE SHARE | FULL BREAKDOWN Exciting news is buzzing around 𝕏/Twitter, and it's creating quite a stir! Read this to learn about these groundbreaking developments and what they mean for YOU! COMING SOON: TICKETED SPACES Twitter initially launched ticketed Spaces in 2021, allowing hosts to monetize their audience, then discontinued it a year later. This feature included: 1) Ticket price options from $1 to $999 2) A capacity for 5 to 100 attendees 3) Invitations through push notifications and timeline links. BLOCKING FEATURE REVAMP @elonmusk surprised everyone yesterday by saying he's removing the blocking feature, but he did assure that muting and blocking DMs will stay. It's not a simple fix though, thanks to Android and Apple rules about needing a block function in social media apps. Later, 𝕏's CEO, Linda Yaccarino, tweeted that they're working on something even better than the current block and mute buttons. AUGUST REVENUE SHARING DISTRIBUTIONS 𝕏 continues to pay creators monthly, providing users a financial incentive to garner engagement. However, while most are satisfied with this development, many have expressed discontent: Satisfied 𝕏 users: Many users were elated to find substantial payouts in their accounts yesterday, expressing their gratitude for the August disbursements. Notable recipients include @ianmiles, @cb_doge, and @stclairashley. Dissatisfied 𝕏 users: On the flip side, some are dissatisfied due to what they perceive as a lack of transparency. Despite their content amassing millions of impressions, their payouts remained confined to two-digit figures. These creators have drawn attention to the disparity between their modest earnings and the considerably larger sums amassed by certain content creators, despite having significantly fewer impressions. Their concern centers around the need for more clarity. Join the weekly X TOWN HALL tonight to breakdown and further discuss recent developments THOUGHTS ON THESE NEW DEVELOPMENTS?

Flashback to the FTX space marathons. Did you know the first thing Elon ever said on our space was ‘Doge to the moon’? 😂 Who remembers those crazy days?

UPDATE: MUSK GETS COMMUNITY NOTED ON REMOVAL OF BLOCK FEATURE As a testament to 𝕏's Free Speech commitment even @elonmusk has had his post about removing the block feature fact checked and corrected by Community Notes. The community note has links to Android and Apple developer guidance that categorically require a user blocking features to be included in any 'user content' app. Will Musk stand down or will he take 𝕏 off the default app stores and offer the feature via direct download?

BREAKING: TRUMP TO SNUB GOP DEBATE Donald Trump intends to overshadow the initial Republican primary debate on Wednesday by participating in an online interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson instead. Thoughts?

BREAKING: Elon says X/Twitter will remove the ability for anyone to block accounts. With the current system, if you block someone, not only can they not DM you or comment on your posts, but they can't even see your posts. This makes no sense, as it forces people to create a second anonymous account to see certain people's posts, making the current block feature almost useless. I think X will keep the current BLOCK option with the same features, but will allow the 'blocked' person to still see your posts. I rarely block anyone, unless they resort to threats or harassment. I don't mind them seeing my content, as long as they are restricted from harrassing with their engagement. Do you agree? P.S. Elon did not block me

BREAKING: DESANTIS PLAYBOOK EXPOSED! Ron DeSantis' debate strategy has been revealed by his allies! The strategy is clear: 1. Defend Trump's legacy 2. Target Biden's policies 3. ‘Hammer' rivals like Vivek Ramaswamy head-on. Could this strategy turn things around for DeSantis, who’s been losing ground rapidly in the polls? Can DeSantis revive his presidential bid with a debate?

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BREAKING: RUDY GIULIANI charged along with TRUMP and 17 others They face indictments for efforts to challenge Georgia's 2020 presidential election outcomes! AMONG THOSE INDITCED: • Sidney Powell • Mark Meadows • John Eastman The charges filed are identical to those in the leaked pre-indictment document. IT IS NOW OFFICIAL, TRUMP HAS BEEN INDICTED AGAIN. Thoughts?

BREAKING NEWS: GEORGIA INDICTS DONALD TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS: • 10 indictments listed - no information who else is charged • Trump allegedly impersonated electors in Georgia • Trump discussed 11,780 votes in call with Raffensperger. • Giuliani, Eastman, Shafer's actions under scrutiny. • Trump team possibly linked to Coffee County breach attempt. • Claims of intimidation in Fulton County under investigation. • State-level indictment; no option for presidential pardon. • Racketeering charges might lead to a 20-year sentence. • Trial could be televised. ELECTION OUTLOOK: Can Trump navigate these legal challenges?

🚨BREAKING LIVE: TRUMP GEORGIA INDICTMENT:  MULTIPLE CHARGES IMMINENT | WHAT WE KNOW A 'leaked' document includes charges Trump will likely be indicted with IMMINENTLY. Was this leak intentional? Are the charges correct? A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, is hearing the Donald Trump 2020 election subversion case. Former Georgia state lawmakers Jen Jordan and Bee Nguyen are testifying to the grand jury today. This indicates District Attorney Fani Willis will likely start her presentation to the grand jury. The exhibition is expected to take up to two days but could result in charges ANY TIME now. POSSIBLES INDICTMENT CHARGES District Attorney Willis is expected to seek an estimated dozen indictments when she presents her case against Trump and his allies. A document posted on the court's website (now removed) cited potential charges President Trump could face - see the image below. The charges listed are: • RICO Violation (Racketeer Influence & Corrupt Organizations Act) • Solicitation of Violation of Oath by Public Officer • Conspiracy to Commit Impersonating a Public Officer • Conspiracy to Commit Forgery in the First Degree • Conspiracy to Commit False Statements & Writings • Conspiracy to Commit Filing False Documents • Conspiracy to Commit Forgery in the First Degree • Conspiracy to Commit False Statements & Writings • Filing False Documents • Solicitation of Violation of Oath by Public Officer • False Statements & Writings • Solicitation of Violation of Oath by Public Officer • False Statements & Writings This leak does NOT seem like a mistake. Was it intentional??? THIS IS A LIVE STORY. UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED AS DEVELOPMENTS OCCUR

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT: Want to listen to LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE & COMMENTARY here on Spaces? Join us TOMORROW, right after the last Premier League game, starting after the epic showdown: Manchester United vs Wolves! Will definitely be streaming @ElonMusk vs Zuck' fight as well, if Zuck doesn't pull out WHAT SPORT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ON SPACES?

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🚨JUST IN: Is Zuckerberg Cancelling His Fight with Musk? The impression we're getting from Mark Zuckerberg is that he's considering ending the highly anticipated fight with Elon. Zuck used his defunct Meta clone app to express, "I believe we can all acknowledge that Elon isn't genuinely committed, and it's time to move forward. I proposed a genuine date. Dana White offered to transform this into a legitimate charity competition. Elon hasn't confirmed a date, first claiming the need for surgery, and now suggesting a practice round in my backyard." It appears Zuck is setting the stage to justify discontinuing the fight. "If Elon ever becomes genuinely interested in a real date and an official event, he knows how to contact me. Otherwise, it's time to move on. I'm going to focus on competing with individuals who approach the sport seriously." On the other hand, nothing Musk has said indicates he's trying to back out of the fight. In fact, @ElonMusk's private conversation with Zuck, which Musk shared with Walter Isaacson earlier today, suggests that Musk was either teasing or simply seeking training. WHAT MUSK TOLD ZUCK Musk: "How about a practice bout at your place next week?" Zuck: "If you're still committed to a genuine MMA fight, then you should train on your own and let me know when you're prepared to compete. I don't want to keep hyping something that will never materialize, so you should either decide to commit to this and do it soon, or we should move on." Musk: "I'll be in Palo Alto on Monday. Let's fight in your Octagon. I haven't been practicing much, except for a brief bout with Lex Fridman today. While I believe it is…" WHY MUSK NEEDS TIME Zuck knew full well, just as everyone else, that Musk had a fight with a Sumo wrestler 8 years ago, resulting in damage to his C5/C6 spinal cord discs. Is Zuck trying to RUSH THE FIGHT for that reason? Just 2 days ago, Musk confirmed that “there is a problem with my right shoulder blade rubbing against my ribs, which requires minor surgery. Recovery will only take a few months.” WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? Does anyone interpret Elon’s comments as suggesting he wants to cancel the fight? Or is Zuck looking for an excuse to end the fight? If so, why?

🚨BREAKING: MESSAGES SHOW TRUMP’S TEAM BEHIND VOTING SYSTEM BREACH Prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia claim to be in possession of text messages and emails directly connecting members of Donald Trump’s legal team to the January 2021 voting system breach in Coffee County. Prosecutors have gathered evidence indicating it was a top-down push by Trump’s team to access sensitive voting software. The breach was allegedly facilitated by a local elections official who offered a “written invitation” to attorneys working for Trump. The messages allegedly corroborate a witness testimony in the Jan 6 investigation. The testimony included discussions at the White House, involving Trump, about plans to access voting systems in Georgia. One such meeting was on December 18, 2020, SIX days before accessing the voting systems. As part of their probe, investigators also examined the involvement of Trump’s then attorney Rudy Giuliani, and fellow Trump lawyer Sidney Powell. The two have been identified by many as co-conspirators mentioned in the Aug 1 indictment against Trump. The messages and documents shed light on another channel of communication between pro-Trump attorneys and the battleground state operatives, demonstrating how they allegedly worked together to provide unauthorized individuals access to sensitive voting equipment. They also appear to link Giuliani to the Coffee County voting system breach. GEORGIA INDICTMENT SOON? Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has notified at least two witnesses to appear on Tuesday before the grand jury investigating Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. It is not clear when Trump will be indicted by Willis, but the information in the messages above could be key in any charges. THOUGHTS?

🚨LEAK: BARACK OBAMA IMAGINED INTIMATE RELATIONS WITH MEN | IS OBAMA GAY? Multiple reports suggest that Former President Barack Obama is gay, a claim vehemently denied by his supporters. In a redacted portion of a now-notorious 1982 letter, he wrote about his own "androgynous" mind and the act of "making love to men daily, but in the imagination." In a recently resurfaced letter to an ex-girlfriend, Obama expressed his thoughts on homosexuality, seeing it as "an attempt to remove oneself from the present, a refusal perhaps to perpetuate the endless farce of earthly life." He also mentioned that he "makes love to men daily, but in the imagination." Obama further stated that his mind is "androgynous to a great extent" and that he aspires to think in terms of people, not differentiating between women and men. However, he acknowledged that he has been made a man physically and chooses to accept that reality. The letter is currently held by Emory University, which doesn't allow it to be photographed or removed. Instead, Garrow's friend Harvey Klehr transcribed the paragraphs by hand and sent them to the author. It's important to note that these are reflections from a specific point in time in Obama's life (Obama was 21 when the letter was written). He is a complex individual, and his views on sexuality and gender may have evolved since he wrote this letter. According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, most adults will change in at least one Big Five trait every few years. The most common changes are in openness (willingness to experience new things and be open to new ideas) and conscientiousness. Obama, a father of two, has been married to his wife Michelle since 1992. Garrow mentioned that there is nothing unusual about such youthful musings, considering that a significant majority of human beings have sexual fantasies. MY THOUGHTS: Does it really matter what anyone's sexual orientation is? Obama could be any gender, sexual orientation or race, it DOESN'T MATTER. All we should care about is whether he's a good LEADER and a good PERSON. Also it's important to note Obama was 21 in 1982, so everything referenced above is about the Obama under the age of 21. Everything else is either secondary or completely irrelevant. Is Obama Gay? Does it matter?