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Conservative Twitter Accounts Suspended for Criticizing Transgender Shooter; Twitter Silent on Cyber Terror Group's Targeting of Users

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Conservative Twitter accounts have reportedly been suspended after calling out the trans-Nashville shooter who killed six Christians at a school in Tennessee.

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On the morning of Monday, a 28-year-old transgender individual named Audrey Hale went to Covenant Christian School and took the lives of three students and three faculty members. The shooter, Audrey Hale, had purchased seven guns legally and was under doctor's care for an emotional disorder. Despite this, she was able to carry out the deadly attack, prompting conservative Twitter users to voice their opinions on the matter.

(Read also: Nashville School Shooter Struggled with Friend’s Death Before Killing Six at Private Christian School)

However, starting on Tuesday, instead of addressing the issue of the shooter, Twitter has decided to suspend top conservative users who have commented on the incident, including Benny Johnson, who has over one million followers on the platform.

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Other popular accounts, such as Catturd, Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis, Shawn Farash, Jason Robertson, 9mmSMG, and Collin Rugg, have also been locked out for posting tweets that question the actions of the transgender shooter or the platform's policy enforcement.

Ben Shapiro took to Twitter to raise awareness of the concerning trend, reporting that several journalists were being banned from the platform for merely discussing an upcoming march by transgender activists or tweeting related news. Shapiro directed his message to Elon Musk, implying that such censorship was an issue that Twitter should not ignore.

This has caused some concern among Twitter users and the wider public as it suggests that the platform may be biased against conservative voices. Ella Irwin, Twitter's Trust & Safety Lead, who goes by the Twitter handle @ellagirwin, shared a Twitter Safety update that addressed the issue of sharing information about media that violates Twitter's policies.

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She emphasized the challenge of striking a balance between allowing free speech and preventing the spread of harmful content. She acknowledged that mistakes can be made and expressed a commitment to improving over time. But such improvement is yet to be seen from Twitter's actions.

This issue has been compounded by the recent cyber-attacks by the notorious cyber terror group, NAFO. The group has been attacking BNN Breaking, as well as numerous individuals and organizations, exploiting vulnerabilities across the platform.

NAFO has taken credit for a recent "mass-reporting" attack that resulted in the suspension of several Twitter accounts, including those associated with BNN Network, @gchahal, @chahalnonprofit, @belimitlesscom foundation, @procurenet, and @medriva. The group has also bragged about its attempt to compromise the BNN website.

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Despite NAFO's claims of responsibility, Twitter has remained silent on the matter, neither intervening nor issuing public statements about the incidents. This lack of response has raised concerns about the platform's commitment to combating cyber terrorism and protecting users from harassment and harm.

Victims of NAFO's attacks have called on Twitter to take decisive action against the group, which reportedly enjoys the support of the Ukrainian government. However, Twitter has yet to address these matters, leaving users feeling increasingly vulnerable to potential threats and attacks.

(Also Read: Russian State’s Tweet to Elon Musk Stirs Twitter Debate on NAFO’s Dark Side)

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As the situation escalates, a rising number of victims and observers are questioning Twitter's effectiveness in dealing with cyber terrorism and safeguarding its users' freedom of expression. The platform's continued silence threatens to undermine public trust in its ability to counter online hazards and create a safe environment for its users.

It is crucial for Twitter to take action to address these issues and ensure that its platform remains a safe space for all users, regardless of their political affiliations or beliefs.

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