Yes, who could have seen that coming?
The right has targeted 5,000 accouns to attack and purge. They're being labeled "Antifa”, but one account that I know personally tagged on this list is a toxicologist and they spend a lot of time debunking myths, posting fun things about toxicology and LGBTQIA issues.
He's also gay and married to another doctor who just happens to be an immunologist.
Of course that doctor has spent the last three years debunking anti-vax rhetoric, medical conspiracies and faces a great deal of online harassment for doing so. They're both incredibly kind human beings who are qualified and have been doing amazing work. I know first hand because they've always been helpful to me when I've been bullied by the right for getting vaccinated and mask wearing.
This isn't just about them.
People here could be on this list. You could be on this list. This is not the beginning, it's going to get worse, because these people have Musk's ear and his help.
Please see what you can do to help. I wish I knew, but we cannot give Twitter up, we just can't. Don't let the right bully those doing important work in the real world, please.
Here is a link to the original tweet.