copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-11-30): The five hosts of "The View" on ABC had many criticisms for Elon Musk, his antisemitic tweet and his behavior around it Thursday. The quintet of women around the table considered Musk’s response to advertisers pulling ads from X following his antisemitic tweet. In the video, he uses adult language, but also acknowledges the poor choice he made. [...] Joy Behar called the billionaire’s behavior irresponsible and disgraceful, citing that 46,000 posts were published on X last month under the hashtag "#HitlerWasRight."
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-10-04): US regulators and representatives of Elon Musk have remained tight-lipped over whether the billionaire attended an interview on Thursday about his takeover of Twitter - now called X, as required by a federal court. [...] However, Mr Musk fell unusually quiet on X not posting for several hours on Thursday morning, and on Friday wrote a post indicating he had visited Los Angeles. [...] The nation's top securities regulator had called for possible sanctions, if Mr Musk failed to attend.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2022-04-05): ‘The View’ Host Whoopi Goldberg Calls Out Elon Musk for ‘Dangerous’ Tesla Roadside Assistance Issues Whoopi Goldberg had a bone to pick with Elon Musk and Tesla cars on Tuesday. During the morning’s episode of "The View," the host called out Tesla’s current roadside assistance program, and implored Elon Musk to create a better one. [...] When guest host Stephanie Grisham jokingly pointed out that Whoopi’s criticisms could be causing Tesla stock value to crash in real time, the moderator swore that that was not her intention in bringing the matter to the table.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-07-19): Instagram post July 19, 2023
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-07-09): Breaking: Elon Musk Is Considering Owning ABC, "I'm Going To Cancel Woke The View" In the latest chapter of his entrepreneurial saga, Elon Musk is reportedly considering the acquisition of ABC, one of the largest and most influential television networks in the United States. This potential move comes with a bold promise to "cancel woke The View," a statement that has already sparked considerable controversy and debate. [...] The Facebook page of The Patriots Network confirmed this, disclaiming "The Patriots Network is a Network of Satire and Parody affiliated with SpacexMania.com." Lastly, the post itself noted that it was satire: "Elon Musk is going to cancel The View tv show - Satire."
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-12-18): EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation [...] However, concerns about the nature of the content appearing on X have intensified since it was bought by Elon Musk - in part because he laid off many of its moderators - with the European Commission previously warning it had the biggest disinformation problem of any major platform. In the US, controversy over extremist material appearing on the site has led to an advertising boycott, a bitter row between Mr Musk and a campaign group, and even questions about whether X could end up going bankrupt.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-04-25): In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a bold move that has grabbed the attention of the entertainment world. He has acquired ABC and wasted no time in dismissing the entire cast of the long-running talk show, "The View." This unprecedented decision has sent shockwaves throughout the industry, leaving fans and critics in awe. According to sources close to Musk, he took this daring step due to his dissatisfaction with the show's repetitive arguments and lack of innovation. In a statement, Musk expressed his frustration, saying, "I've been watching 'The View' for years, and it feels like the same tired discussions over and over again. I've had enough of it, and I believe it's time for a fresh approach to daytime talk shows." [...] We searched Facebook for users who have publicly shared the article about Musk and "The View." Based on their comments and captions, some of them seemingly believed the story.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-05-25): Elon Musk isn’t suing Whoopi Goldberg and ‘The View.’ This claim originated on a satire site. [...] Now, a Facebook post says Musk sued "The View" and Goldberg for $60 million, claiming"they are lying about him." [...] SpaceXMania, Elon Musk Sues The View and Whoopi Goldberg for $60 Million: Claims They Are Lying About Him, visited June 3, 2024
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-09-30): Facebook posts stated on July 27, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’" Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Elon Musk backs Caitlin Clark, offers $10 million endorsement." Viral image stated on July 3, 2024 in an Instagram post: Video shows Elon Musk saying Oreos are "satanic." Viral image stated on June 3, 2024 in a Threads post: "Elon Musk invests $1 billion in Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg’s new un-woke production studio." Facebook posts stated on May 25, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Elon Musk sues The View and Whoopi Goldberg for $60 million." Viral image stated on May 23, 2024 in a Facebook post: Elon Musk said, "I’d rather drink sewer water than see Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl." Facebook posts stated on May 9, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Elon Musk confirms — ’The rapture is going to happen VERY soon.’" Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows "Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’" [...] Facebook posts stated on July 27, 2024 in a Facebook post: "Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’"
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-12-08): Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat - Published Elon Musk has said Disney boss Bob Iger should be "fired immediately" after the company stopped advertising on X. [...] "I don't want them to advertise," Mr Musk said in response to a question at the New York Times' DealBook Summit.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Elon Musk and other tech experts call for ‘pause’ on advanced AI systems was Dkr4188 now Dkr1999 for your first year. Make up your own mind. Build robust opinions with the FT’s trusted journalism. Offer available here until 24th October.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-03-30): Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training - Published - comments [...] Twitter chief Elon Musk is among those who want training of AIs above a certain capacity to be halted for at least six months. [...] Mr Musk, owner of Twitter and chief executive of car company Tesla, is listed as an external adviser to the organisation.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2022-12-16): Free speech experts and human rights organizations blasted Elon Musk's decision to suspend several high-profile journalists from Twitter on Thursday, with some raising concerns that the tech tycoon has created an opening for authoritarian regimes to intensify their crackdowns on independent reporting and political dissent. In interviews, academics who specialize in freedom of expression and technology expressed worries that despots and authoritarian leaders around the world might sense an opportunity and ask Musk to help squash the work of journalists and activists, potentially as a condition of doing business in their countries. [...] Musk faced mounting backlash Friday from other parties as well, including lawmakers, newsroom leaders and civil libertarians in the United States and abroad.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Elon Musk launches global battle over government ‘censorship’ of X was Dkr4188 now Dkr1999 for your first year. Make up your own mind. Build robust opinions with the FT’s trusted journalism. Offer available here until 24th October.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-07-27): Claims Elon Musk called to ban ‘The View’ originated on a satire site [...] Now circulating on social media: purported "breaking" news that "Musk calls for ban on ‘The View’" and said, "I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’" [...] We found no evidence, such as credible news reports or public statements from Musk or "The View," that he is seeking to ban the show from television.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-05-31): In an extraordinary outburst that has captured the attention of both media insiders and the public, Elon Musk has vehemently expressed his disdain for the long-standing daytime talk show ‘The View.’ In his characteristic flamboyant style, the billionaire entrepreneur did not mince words, stating he would "rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View’," and calling for its ban. This comment has not only sparked a firestorm across social media platforms but has also reignited discussions about television content, viewer discretion, and the role of celebrity opinions in media critiques. [...] Elon Musk’s comments about ‘The View’ tap into broader concerns regarding the quality of content produced by mainstream media. This incident has opened up conversations about the responsibilities of media producers to offer well-researched, balanced, and informative programming. Critics of current media practices argue that sensationalism often trumps depth and accuracy, leading to a misinformed public. [...] Elon Musk’s vehement rejection of ‘The View’ and his dramatic call for its ban highlight not only his personal disdain for the show but also reflect larger issues within media consumption today. Whether one agrees with Musk or not, his comments have spurred important discussions on the nature of television programming, the responsibility of media creators, and how influential individuals should engage with critiques of media. As this debate unfolds, it will be interesting to see whether it leads to any significant changes in how media is produced and consumed or if it will simply be remembered as another moment when Musk shook the internet.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Those who forget this sentence are condemned to reread it. — Bill Yochum [...] Believe only half of what you see, and nothing that you hear. — Mulock [...] It's kind of silly and fun... But I think silly fun things are important. — Elon Musk
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2010-04-16): Today I?m leaving Twitter, because I don?t like making unpaid contributions to a for-profit publisher whose proprietor is an alt-right troll. But also because it?s probably going to break down. Read on for details. I was beginning to think the End-Of-Twitter narrative was overblown, but evidence is stacking up. First, the increasingly-toxic politics; check out Elon Musk and the Narcissism/Radicalization Maelstrom by Josh Marshall, and Elon Musk Bans CrimethInc. from Twitter at the Urging of Far-Right Troll. Then there?s the technology. Because of the way modern Web Services work, it?s unsurprising that it ticks along even with much of the workforce gone.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-09-28): Please heed the call [...] Elon Musk is among those suggested as contemporary renaissance men. As an internet-savvy youth, he co-founded x.com, a company that transitioned into PayPal. But instead of staying with making online innovations, he founded Space-X a privately-funded rocket that put a satellite in orbit and docked the Space-X Dragon with the International Space station. Musk founded Tesla Motors and is credited with the initial idea for SolarCity, the largest solar provider in the U.S. Musk is concerned about three existential threats to humanity; falling global birthrates, artificial intelligence going wrong, and the rise of religious extremism. As an entrepreneur and innovative engineer, he likes to be known as a patron of the arts. He put out a call on Twitter for his new Tesla Factory in Germany. However, since he is not a master of the art himself, I don't consider him and true Renaissance Man. [...] Moving through life is like walking barefoot on a bed of hot coals. The trick is to take brisk steps forward so that you don’t absorb too much heat. The lighter the stride, the less chance of being burned.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2020-05-11): In the name of nationalism, manufactured image is pushed to total, manufactured culture. Not surprising that Asian nations have boys prettier than girls now. They have pushed it to the max, burning out real kids, and now their all-controlling agency bosses are building cybercelebrities "who," that will be even prettier, never age, never have a bad mood, never step out of line, never get a pimple, never complain, work 24/7/365. The perfect slave. As perfect and permanently functionally fit beings they manifest Confucian utopianism. Personally, I’d rather go bowling with "The Dude" Lebowski than watch a pretty robot. But then… I’m old. [...] Eliminating alternatives impoverishes the human experience. [...] Elon Musk, a private citizen, is blasting hundreds of satellites up into low orbit for a global comm link system using GPS.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-06-23): I would suggest you consider rules like "no racial/gendered slurs," which itself has caused a stir on Twitter recently when Elon Musk decided that "cisgender" was a slur. Most tweets that use the word "cisgender" to describe someone do so in a very negative light, often labeling them as "cisgender" with the implication that they are privileged, bigoted, and out of touch, but does that mean that the word "cisgender" rises to the level of a slur? [...] An interesting dilemma does occur if we are walking barefoot: our feet carry us but are part of our whole, so we cannot reasonably consider them or ourselves a vehicle. But in a general day-to-day sense we would say they carry us. [...] This is why the actions Elon Musk is taking in "moderating" Twitter are so problematic- they aren't about minimizing negatives for most users, they're about minimizing negatives For Elon Musk. This short sighted behavior erodes the platform in the long term.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2013-05-20): We rate his claim Mostly False.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-09-04): On Reddit, mods of large subreddits like /r/news are permabanning people that just post an official SpaceX response and are censoring the comments. It's wild out there. I'm perturbed by Elon's politics and hypocrisy, but this is absolutely not true in anywhere near the same timeframe. [...] Remember that Elon was the overlords' darling up until he decided to spit in their face and buy their favorite mind programming toy from under them.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-03-17): He needed to reprioritize some things. [...] He would ensure no country here would ever turn on him, making sure his space industry would never risk destruction from foolish governments or the stupid press of the unwashed masses. [...] It would have been better than this frankly horrific show that would give him nightmares for a while and have him look twice at any of his people for a long time going forward.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2023-12-06): Gender-affirming care for transgender youth largely involves social support, puberty blockers and hormones. Surgeries are rare. Sweden’s restrictions on genital surgeries for minors trace to a 1970s sterilization law. Swedish health officials in 2022 issued guidelines limiting the use of puberty blockers, hormones and mastectomies for minors to "exceptional cases." These are recommendations, not law.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2024-05-22): Clarifying Misconceptions About Youth Gender-Affirming Care [...] As part of a series on the effects of state bans on gender-affirming care for youth, MedPage Today spoke with more than a dozen experts, including transgender people, clinicians, families, and staff at clinics and resource centers that serve the LGBTQ+ community. We heard some of the same points being made, time after time, about gender-affirming care, and what this community hoped the public could understand about it. [...] Gender-affirming care is not just puberty delaying medications, or using estrogen or testosterone, it's not the surgical aspect of it. They [lawmakers] act like the surgery happens, can happen anywhere. I guess honestly, parents can consent their kids for any sort of plastic surgery, some crazy things -- but none of the children's hospitals, and none of my colleagues. I cannot name anybody who can name a child who got a surgery under age 18. It does not happen.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2024-07-08): July 8, 2024—A new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found little to no utilization of gender-affirming surgeries by transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) minors in the U.S. The study also found that cisgender minors and adults had substantially higher utilization of analogous gender-affirming surgeries than their TGD counterparts. [...] Previous research has consistently demonstrated that gender-affirming care for TGD people can be lifesaving in mitigating negative mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Data has been limited, however, around the rates at which TGD youth are undergoing gender-affirming care, including surgery. Despite this uncertainty, in recent years, twenty-five states have banned gender-affirming care for TGD minors. This fall, the Supreme Court will rule on whether such bans are constitutional. [...] "We found that gender-affirming surgeries are rarely performed for transgender minors, suggesting that U.S. surgeons are appropriately following international guidelines around assessment and care," said co-author Elizabeth Boskey, instructor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2022-03-14): That is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Psychiatric Association feel so strongly that gender-nonconforming youth need not just protection but gender-affirming care. Gender-affirming care is evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care that supports gender-nonconforming youth in being who they know themselves to be. This care is grounded in the understanding that diverse gender expression is not a mental health disorder but rather part of natural human diversity. Why does gender-affirming care matter? When youth receive gender-affirming care, it makes all the difference for their mental health — which makes all the difference for their physical health as well. While gender-affirming care may involve hormone therapy or surgery, its main point is to support gender-nonconforming youth and their families with a team of providers that understands their needs. Denying those needs — or even worse, using "reparative" or "conversion" therapies to prevent or dissuade children and teens from different gender expressions — is not only ineffective but can cause real harm. This is why not just the AAP, but the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the American Psychiatric Association, have all spoken out against it.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2024-02-20): Currently more than a dozen state legislatures or administrations are considering—or have already passed—laws banning health care for transgender young people. On April 20 the Florida Department of Health issued guidance to withhold such gender-affirming care. This includes social gender transitioning—acknowledging that a young person is trans, using their correct pronouns and name, and supporting their desire to live publicly as the gender of their experience rather than their sex assigned at birth. This comes nearly two months after Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an order for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate for child abuse parents who allow their transgender preteens and teenagers to receive medical care. Alabama recently passed SB 184, which would make it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical care to transgender minors. In Alabama, a "minor" is defined as anyone 19 or younger.
Claim: Discussing gender-affirming surgical care for minors, said that Sweden “shut it down.” (Ron DeSantis, 2023-12-06)
Evidence (2023-06-01): Gender-affirming care (GAC) includes hormonal and surgical interventions. In recent years, many states have criminalized GAC for adolescent patients. This article canvasses states’ legal prohibitions and challenges to them and considers consequences for clinicians and patients. [...] Office of Population Affairs. Gender-affirming care and young people. US Department of Health and Human Services; 2022. Accessed February 27, 2023. https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/gender-affirming-care-young-people-march-2022.pdf - McGuire L. Outlawing trans youth: state legislatures and the battle over gender-affirming healthcare for minors. Harv Law Rev. 2021;134(6):2163-2185.