A journalist debunked a conspiracy theory claiming Elon Musk uses an alias to praise himself on his own social media platform. The theory was proven false, but the journalist got banned from the platform for 'doxxing.' Musk responded cryptically to the situation, leading to a debate on press freedom and ethical boundaries in journalism.
Key Points
Journalist debunked theory of Musk using an alias on social media
Musk responded cryptically to the situation
Debate arose on press freedom and ethical journalism
Pros
Debunked a false conspiracy theory
Raised questions about press freedom and ethical journalism
Cons
Journalist faced consequences for investigating the theory