After Elon Musk, Joe Rogan vaccine Twitter brawl, scientists say ‘vile rhetoric & misinformation’ is forcing them off the platform

Misinformation and vile rhetoric surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine on Twitter have forced scientists to leave the platform, according to a new report. Scientists who have been trying to communicate factual information about the vaccine have faced attacks from high-profile figures who have spread lies about the vaccine, leading to harassment and disinformation. The report suggests that this kind of rhetoric may lead some people to avoid getting vaccinated or to express skepticism about the vaccine’s effectiveness. This could have serious repercussions for public health and government efforts to combat the virus. As the world tries to manage COVID-19, it is crucial for social media platforms to provide a safe place for scientists to share credible information. The report concludes with a call for social media companies to take more responsibility for their platforms and to create an environment that is conducive to scientific debate and exchange of ideas.