Who is Katie Notopoulos? Know about editor-in-chief of Threads now ‘fired’ over a controversial post

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Katie Notopoulos announced on Twitter that she is now “fired” as the Editor in Chief of Threads, Meta’s new social media app. The recently launched application possesses comparable functionalities to Twitter and is managed by Meta, establishing it as the most formidable contender in the market. Numerous individuals, including prominent influencers and streamers, have already joined Threads, resulting in a steady growth of its user base. Initially claiming to be the Editor in Chief, Katie Notopoulos experienced significant online backlash following her controversial post expressing support for Nazi ideologies. The controversy began on Thursday, July 6, 2023, when a user named @riff_n_ryan raised a question regarding the app's creators: «Will you ensure the removal of Nazis from this platform?» This inquiry arose due to the concerning state of Twitter under Elon Musk's leadership, prompting many to seek a more favourable alternative to the micro-blogging app.

«At Threads, our expectation is for all users to treat others with kindness and respect. This encompasses acknowledging the choice to adopt a Nazi lifestyle. We embrace a diverse community.» In the aftermath, she not only received massive criticism but her account was also taken down from Threads after it went viral.

Katie Notopoulos, an individual who holds a degree in Cinema Studies and a minor in Art History from New York University, has a notable background as a blogger and previously held a position in E-commerce at Warner Brothers for approximately five years. As per her LinkedIn profile, she joined BuzzFeed in 2012 and currently works as a reporter specializing in covering