Elon Musk appears to fire software engineer who argued with him on Twitter

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Elon Musk appears to have fired one of Twitter’s software engineers on Monday after the pair argued publicly over what Musk said was the company’s subpar experience for Android users.

Since taking control of Twitter in late October, Elon Musk has laid off large chunks of the company's workforce.says he worked at Twitter for more than eight years, apparently did not receive formal notice of his firing before or at the time Musk tweeted about it, according to internal Slack messages obtained by CNBC.

When asked by a colleague if he learned of his firing through the tweet, Frohnhoefer responded,"News to me," according to the Slack messages.that has been used by many current and former Twitter employees recently around the layoffs. By early Monday evening, Frohnhoefer had tweeted out a screenshot of his computer showing that it had been locked, adding:"Guess it is official now."

Frohnhoefer did not respond to a request for comment. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The apparent public firing adds to what has already been a tumultuous run for Musk since he took control of the company in late October. Since then, he has

 

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Clean house, Elon!

That is what happens in the real world! Maybe they can get a job making solar panels!

Guess the woke leftist learned don’t argue with the boss on social media. Almost every company has a policy about that and social media use.

The employee was disrespectful to his boss. Apparently didn’t care for his employment or didn’t have good brain/manners. Elon did the right thing. Now all other employees learn who is the boss! Have some respect.

That's interesting you report this. You just suspended your reporter Miquil Almaguer for a truthful report about the Paul Pelosi incident. That is actually ethically worse. People get fired for insubordination all the time

Just fire everyone..

His company he can do what he wants

While I have no idea what they are talking about, it was clear that neither does Elon. He definitely doesn’t like to have others see he takes credit for being a genius and having all the ideas when he is full of it.

I wouldn't want to work for a toxic liar. I'm sure fired guy has no regrets.

Seems he fires anyone who disagrees with him the expert with no thought of repercussions of his 44b investment!

toxic boss = toxic work environment

Twitter babies are getting their hands spanked… Hilarious to see them crash.

There are lots of employers looking for software engineers……

The guy was fired because he publicly embarrassed Elon - he's so fragile. 🤣

He fired him for correcting him. Elmo can't handle being corrected publicly.

ElonMuskIsATroll

🤡🤡🤡

I dislike Musk as much as the next but this was extremely inappropriate and probably deserving of the firing

So much for free speech.

no doubt ...

This is news worthy? SS

What does subpar mean 🤔

Musk schlubs his way into Twitter bankruptcy thumbing his nose at the maxim of it ain't broke don't fix it. Proof money and brains don't always go hand in hand...how long to thaw Elon Musk?

Very Trumpish behavior

It’s a winning strategy, fire anyone who corrects your lies with factual information that you don’t understand so all the other engineers tell you that you’re actually right to keep their jobs.

He’s gonna be one broke, lonely man

Cutting dead weight. Makes sense.

But you want opinions from those who contribute to your company, disagree or agree what matters is the involvement, be glad they speak up !

OMG I heard AT&T let their HR director go. Oh that’s right nobody cares about this stuff.

Android is Sub fucking par from the device’s end elonmusk build a better device while your at it just support Corning ‘s vision of a day made of glass. Duh 🙄

Dictator of Twitter 👇🏻👇🏻

Elon Musk should fire Glazers from Manchester United

elonmusk Currently the biggest Twit on Twitter ElonMusk

Controversy sells

Petty narcissistic dictator

Sry. He missed to mention that this free speech he advocated was only meant to apply for him.

elonmusk is a 🤡

Accountability is unknown to the left. Lol reallife

How Dictatorial.

Heavy Android user here. I never had problems with Twitter?

Does this mean if anyone argue with elon musk, your Twitter account may get suspended?

Hypocrite! Erratic. Free speech in the mud.

Get over it.

MuskIsStillAFraud

And the dumpster fire continues.

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