The world of social media is as predictable as it gets. Every day there is something new that grabs the attention of the netizens and this time the new movement that has taken shape on X is #FreeLiamNissan. The trend gained momentum following the alleged suspension of a popular meme account named Liam Nissan, a playful nod to actor Liam Neeson. Netizens swiftly mobilised under the FreeLiamNissan hashtag, expressing their discontent and demanding the reinstatement of the suspended account, allegedly by Elon Musk.
#FreeLiamNissan is trending in Australia pic.twitter.com/AKUjFZdHbW
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Allegations Against Elon Musk
Central to the outcry is the belief among many users that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and a prominent figure on social media, played a role in the suspension of Liam Nissan’s account. Users have pointed fingers at Musk, accusing him of breaching free speech despite his public advocacy for it. The speculation intensified as users shared screenshots of a tweet purportedly from Liam Nissan, humorously criticising Musk’s actions.
I am sad because Elon suspended Liam Nissan over this post, which btw, was genuinely funny. #FreeLiamNissan pic.twitter.com/Uuf19mzJ2s
— Kartottโข (@karentotten) February 19, 2024
Calls for Account Reinstatement
Fueling the fervour of the #FreeLiamNissan movement are the numerous voices calling on Musk to reverse the suspension and allow the meme account to resume its activities. Within hours of the suspension coming to light, the hashtag became the talk of the town, with users using the power of social media to amplify their demands for justice.
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Clarification from the Account Owner
Amidst the escalating controversy, the owner of the suspended account, operating under the pseudonym Liam Nissan, intervened to address the situation. Contrary to widespread belief, Liam Nissan asserted that Musk was not responsible for the suspension. Instead, the account owner claimed to have voluntarily exited from the platform due to unspecified “creepy threats.”ย
Resolution and Moving Forward
With the clarification from Liam Nissan, the discourse surrounding the suspension takes on a different dimension. While initial accusations pointed fingers at Elon Musk, the account owner’s statement suggests a more complex situation. As the #FreeLiamNissan movement continues to echo across social media platforms, it serves as a reminder of the power of online communities to rally behind causes they believe in, while also highlighting the complexities inherent in navigating issues of free speech and online behaviour.
