How much of this is because of Musk and the now free speech X? If all social media sites participated in the censorship, then none would have an advantage. When one breaks ranks either the government will “have to” crush it or the other social media sites will have to compete on freedom.
I agree. This is a direct result of Elon taking a stand IMO. And I think the pressure Zuckerberg feels goes deeper than just the business aspect. I think Elon has personally shamed the other social media titans by not rolling over. The contrast between him and them reveals something not so great about their character, and Zuck knows it.