The controversy over a piece from 'The Washington Post' naming the operator of a right-wing Twitter account continues with both parties accused of missteps.
a misleading statement defending the paper's coverage. The ongoing fallout from the story continues to raise questions about the trustworthiness of online sources and traditional media.
The story by journalist Taylor Lorenz identified Raichik, a real estate salesperson in Brooklyn, as the operator of the Libs of TikTok Twitter handle.detailed how the Twitter feed has influenced conservative politics and media by posting videos of teachers speaking about LGBTQ+ issues and identities.
The account, which currently has over 890,000 followers, saw new attention following the story with opponents calling for Twitter to ban it from the social media platform for violating community standards. Both the Libs of TikTok Twitter and"The Washington Post" are facing controversy after the paper named the anonymous operator of the account. Above, a cell phone displays the icon for the TikTok video sharing app in Lafayette, California on September 22, 2021.Now, a group of internet researchers says Libs of TikTok has been rapidly deleting old tweets.
throwback to when Libs of TikTok smeared a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth as a"grooming organization."
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