VOTE: Should we ban content from Twitter/X?
In the wake of Elon Musk's fascist shenanigans, several gaming-adjacent subreddits have joined a recent movement to ban content from Twitter (technically called "X"...but I don't care). Based on the conversation in the comments section of this post, the r/SonicTheHedgehog mod team decided to give the community an opportunity to vote on whether we do the same.
Specifically, if this vote passes, we would 1) ban all Twitter links, and 2) ban all Twitter screenshots *except* for screenshots of official content from Sonic, Sega, and other accounts representing businesses and creators who post official Sega on Sonic content, such as IDW.
This would mean we would not allow any fan art or other fan creations from Twitter, not even screenshots. You would need to locate the fan art posted by the original creator on an alternative social media website such as BlueSky, Instagram, Tumblr, DeviantArt, or Pixiv. Then, per the rules, you would need to credit the artist in the title and then provide a link in the body or comments of the post. Any attempts to use a Twitter link would result in a post/comment removal. We would not issue any bans for accidentally posting Twitter links or screenshots and will assume positive intent unless there's evidence to the contrary.
The Twitter link/screenshot ban would be lifted if Musk relinquished control of Twitter to someone who doesn't align themself with fascists, fascism, bigotry, Nazis, and/or Nazi dog whistles.
If we do not ban Twitter links/screenshots, the mod team will find other ways to encourage the use of alternative platforms for art sources.
If you agree with this proposal, vote "Yes" below. Otherwise, vote "No". We will abide by the results of this poll (unless results are absurdly low and, therefore, don't represent true community consensus).
Thanks!
Edit: Many folks are asking why we wouldn't just allow screenshots for fan art. The reason is because we have a strict rule which requires credit to be provided in the title and a link to the sauce. The way I see it, if we do ban Twitter links, I don't think we should loosen the art credit rule up for Twitter and, therefore, inadvertently make it easier to share Twitter content (instead of encouraging full art crediting to an artist's profile on a different platform).