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Journalist and writer Neil Clark has told RT there\u2019s a \u201cpolitical agenda at work\u201d at Twitter, where anti-war voices are \u201cfair game,” after having his latest reported death threat dismissed by the social media giant.<\/p>\n
Clark posted a now deleted tweet in which the perpetrator, @ironstowe, appeared to suggest the RT writer was next in line to receive the same \u2018fate\u2019 as the likes of Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden. The journalist stated he hoped Twitter would act after receiving such a \u201cclear death threat,\u201d<\/em> \u2013 adding \u201cimagine the media coverage if a neocon\/\u2019liberal-left\u2019 got sent\u201d<\/em> such a tweet.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s see if @Twitter<\/a> acts over this very clear death threat sent to me. Imagine the media coverage if a neocon\/\u2018liberal-left\u2019 UK journo got sent a tweet like this from Russia pic.twitter.com\/tjyhGdYt3z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Neil Clark (@NeilClark66) December 11, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Clark later revealed his \u201cdisgust\u201d<\/em> after receiving notification from Twitter saying they would be taking no action, concluding the account in question was \u201cnot in violation of the Twitter Rules against abusive behavior.\u201d<\/em> They add \u201ccontext matters.\u201d<\/em> The journalist, who is known for his critical views on Western foreign policy said that he would be taking a break from Twitter in protest.<\/p>\n There was a show of solidarity from his followers on social media with many questioning in what context would such a threat be acceptable.<\/p>\n I\u2019m so disgusted by @TwitterSupport<\/a> \u2018s failure to take action against a death threat sent to me today, I\u2019m going to take a break from the platform for a while in protest. If death threats are \u2018no violation of the Twitter rules against abusive behaviour\u2019 , what is? cc @jack<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/TAc7Q1vyXd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Neil Clark (@NeilClark66) December 11, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n I feel so strongly about this, that in solidarity with Neil, I have decided to abstain from Twitter until the issue is resolved satisfactorily. \u2014 Daniel Margrain (@hairymarx1) December 11, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Sorry to hear about this Neil. .you are one of the most polite journalists on Twitter+unlike many engage in reasonable argument even with harsh critics<\/p>\n This tweet is blatant and cant see what “context” Twitter support can put this in that makes it acceptable<\/p>\n \u2014 Coolagorna (@trueclausefour) December 11, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Clarke told RT that \u201ca political agenda is at work\u201d<\/em> where those like him who voice a different perspective to the \u201cconsensus\u201d<\/em> view, and condemn foreign policy agendas of various Western countries are treated with disdain.<\/p>\n He claims it\u2019s a dangerous path for a social media company to take, insisting \u201ca new Twitter substitute is required,\u201d<\/em> that freely allows for differing political views \u2013 not just those of the platform in question.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Liberal journalists rejoice as controversial British blogger Graham Phillips banned from Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Clark says it\u2019s not the first time he\u2019s received a sinister tweet which he\u2019s reported to Twitter, leading to no action being taken against the offending account. In September he was sent a threatening reply to a tweet praising Russia for countering Israel\u2019s raid on Syria, with the supply of military defense equipment.<\/p>\n I hope to meet you in person one day.<\/p>\n \u2014 🇺🇸 Amric 1st 🇺🇸 (@HoagsObjects) September 24, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Is that a death threat or threat to do me physical harm? Sounds like it to me. I have reported you to Twitter and will be reporting you to the Police too.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Twitter’s failure to act in response to a death threat to one of its customers is astonishing.
This could happen to any one of us. https:\/\/t.co\/J59tBIA1Sq<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
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