Twitter users who noticed these things were quickly condemned as conspiracy theorists, but we now know they were correct (see Twitter Files).
Explanation
The statement attributes a narrative to Twitter users regarding the dismissal of their observations as 'conspiracy theories.' The 'Twitter Files' refer to a series of internal documents released that shed light on content moderation practices at Twitter. These documents, published by journalists like Matt Taibbi and Bari Weiss, suggest that certain users or narratives were suppressed, which some interpret as validation of initial user claims. However, the characterization of dissenting users as 'conspiracy theorists' can vary widely in legitimacy and context, and not all claims made by users were proven correct. While some allegations have merit according to the Twitter Files, others may still lack substantial evidence. Thus, while there is a partial truth regarding certain observations being correct, it also overlooks that the broader categorization of all claims as conspiracy theories is not uniformly justified. Overall, the statement's interpretation can be seen as oversimplified, hence the rating leans towards 'Mostly True' rather than 'True.'
Key Points
- 'Twitter Files' contain internal documents revealing content moderation practices.
- Some claims by users labeled as conspiracy theories have been validated by these documents.
- Not all claims made by Twitter users were necessarily accurate, but some have been substantiated.
