Though debate rages about Musk’s intentions, many agree his meme is not far off the mark. “The cost of hate speech further erodes basic safety and civility across society.” Rainbow capitalism In a statement following news of his takeover bid, GLAAD president Sarah Ellis said: “LGBTQ people are at disproportionate risk for harassment online and violence in real life,” she added. LGBTQ+ groups have also expressed concerns around Musk’s plan to buy Twitter after he said he would prioritise “free speech”.