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Kara Swisher's Rules for Social Media Followers

February 16, 2024 / 01:00

This episode discusses social media reactions to political coverage, particularly focusing on a Jack Schaefer piece about the New York Times and Biden. The conversation includes commentary on accuracy in reporting and personal reactions to criticism on social platforms.

The hosts express differing opinions on the coverage of Biden, with one agreeing more with Margaret Sullivan's perspective. They discuss the backlash received for sharing opinions on social media and the importance of reading before reacting.

One host emphasizes their dislike for inaccuracy in reporting, while humorously contrasting their views with the other host's experiences with psychedelics. The episode features candid discussions about personal traits and social media dynamics.

TLDR

Hosts discuss social media backlash over Biden coverage and the importance of accuracy in reporting.

Episode

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the other day I threaded or threaded um a Jack Schaefer piece that said the New York Times was doing just fine on the

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Biden coverage of old and he made an argument I didn't agree with him I kind of agreed more with Margaret suin all he

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said was read the reaction I got was so demented and so then I was like [ __ ] you

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and instead of reading it they wanted how dare I post it and to everybody who's following me on threads if you

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don't like what I post it's none of your [ __ ] business so I was like you you cannot comment if you don't read it and

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it's none of your business what I don't then then don't follow me I block everybody and why are you even going

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there because I want to make the point that it should because I really don't like inaccuracy I know it sounds we each

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have our little things you have your psychedelics I have my I hate inaccuracy oh wait hold on I I'm a drug abuser and

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you have you're a perfectionist yeah okay okay wow you know what I mean that's like in an interview what's your

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biggest fault I just can't wait to get things [Music] done

Episode Highlights

Defending Personal Expression
A passionate defense of sharing opinions online, emphasizing the importance of reading before commenting.
“It's none of your business what I don't post.”
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February 16, 2024

Episode Quotes

It's none of your business what I don't post.
Kara Swisher's Rules for Social Media Followers
You cannot comment if you don't read it.
Kara Swisher's Rules for Social Media Followers
I hate inaccuracy.
Kara Swisher's Rules for Social Media Followers

Key Moments

Blocking Critics00:33
Defending Accuracy00:39
Personal Faults00:53