Timcast IRL · February 1, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #705 Twitter IS DEAD, High profile Accounts LOCKED EN MASSE As Platform Dies w/Malcolm Flex
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 705, titled "Twitter IS DEAD, High profile Accounts LOCKED EN MASSE As Platform Dies," aired on February 1, 2023. Tim Pool opened the show discussing the dramatic decline in Twitter engagement, noting that something changed in the algorithm weeks prior that caused users to stop receiving comments, replies, retweets, and likes. The conversation centered on Dave Rubin's Twitter thread from the previous week where he claimed Twitter had secret codes censoring conservatives. Tim explained that the platform appeared to be in a dire situation as high-profile accounts began locking their profiles en masse, preventing others from engaging with or sharing their content. Co-host Malcolm Flex joined the discussion, bringing his background as a Medical Science Liaison. The panel, including Hannah Clare Brimelow and Ian Crossland, also covered other cultural topics including PragerU's controversial content on YouTube targeting young children about consent, and an MSNBC segment featuring a host who developed pericarditis and myocarditis after having a cold. Tim encouraged viewers to support the show through memberships and mentioned the upcoming physical location in West Virginia featuring a bar and crystal mushroom space.
TL;DR
- →Twitter engagement collapsed following algorithm changes, with users reporting significant drops in comments, replies, likes, and retweets
- →High-profile accounts began locking profiles en masse, preventing others from engaging with or sharing their content
- →Dave Rubin's Twitter thread revealed claims about secret censorship codes targeting conservatives on the platform
- →Malcolm Flex, a Medical Science Liaison, joined as a guest to discuss medical topics including MSNBC host's heart issues
- →PragerU controversy discussed regarding YouTube content showing consent videos to children ages 9-12
- →MSNBC segment covered a host claiming a cold caused month-long myocarditis, sparking debate about causation
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Twitter CrisisTim opens the show discussing the Twitter engagement collapse and algorithm issues
- 29:00Dave Rubin Thread AnalysisAnalysis of Dave Rubin's claims about secret censorship codes on Twitter
- 30:00Malcolm Flex IntroducedIntroduction of Medical Science Liaison Malcolm Flex as guest co-host
- 45:00PragerU YouTube ControversyDiscussion of PragerU's consent videos targeting children on YouTube
- 60:00MSNBC Heart Issue SegmentDebate about MSNBC host's myocarditis claims and medical analysis
- 0:00Call to ActionTim promotes membership support and physical location plans in West Virginia
Notable Quotes
“Twitter is still, of course, functioning, but based on the title of this episode, Twitter is Dead is a figure of speech. Engagement is way down.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment about Twitter's decline
“We had this story, this Twitter thread from Dave Rubin last week where he talked about the fractal Rube Goldberg machine that was Twitter, and that there were actually secret codes, new codes, that were censoring conservatives.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Dave Rubin's censorship claims
“I am what you could call a high-capacity assault shitposter. And now I am a shitpost analyst.”
— Malcolm Flex · self-introduction as guest
“People aren't engaging anymore. Maybe everybody stays on Twitter now. I doubt it. Something changed in the system. Today, everyone started locking their accounts en masse.”
— Tim Pool · explaining Twitter's current state
“I did take Bucko to a local vet earlier, and things are moving swimmingly. We're going to have his stem cell injections this week, so I'll keep you updated.”
— Ian Crossland · personal update as co-host