Wokerati threaten Twitter exodus over Musk… but none of them have deleted their accounts so far: Jameela Jamil, Mia Farrow and Rob Reiner lead left-wing outcry

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'Woke warriors', their pet Left-wing organizations and Elon Musk's business rivals have all threatened to quit Twitter over his takeover - but the vast majority are yet to delete their accounts despite some claiming they must leave for their mental health, it was revealed today.

The Tesla billionaire has vowed to let everyone say whatever they want on his social network - as long as they can prove they are not bots - and is even expected to reinstate banned users including Donald Trump with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson already back.

In the hours after Elon Musk's $44billion takeover was announced, some of Twitter's most followed and left-wing users pledged to never tweet again - although the most of their accounts remain active. A group named Libs of TikTok have also put together a montage of people who are quitting Twitter over Musk - but many are keeping their accounts open so they can get more followers on Facebook or Instagram.

Model, presenter and The Good Life actress Jameela Jamil, 37, said Musk's free speech promise will lead to 'lawless hate, bigotry and misogyny'. Pledging never to tweet again she said: 'Ah he got twitter. I would like this to be my what lies here as my last tweet. Just really *any* excuse to show pics of Barold,' she added, attaching a photo of the poodle mix she shares with her boyfriend, musician James Blake. 

'I fear this free speech bid is going to help this hell platform reach its final form of totally lawless hate, bigotry, and misogyny. Best of luck.'  Jamil has since been widely-mocked by people in her replies who believe she will not be able to resist staying off Twitter.

Actress turned activist Mia Farrow tweeted: 'Well if Twitter becomes even more toxic- with Trumpy-treasonous lies & all the hatred- it will be taken less seriously, and people like me will quit - for peace of mind'. Amid a backlash from Twitter users, one critic said: 'Do people who quit Twitter over Elon Musk HAVE TO tell everybody? Can't they just leave?' 

Jameela Jamil (pictured) announced that she was abandoning Twitter - but has not deleted her account as many others pledged to do the same after Elon Musk took over 

The Good Place actress Jameela Jamil published what she called her 'last tweet' at 3.42pm

Critics of Elon Musk have threatened to quit or have pledged to leave if banned users including Donald Trump was reinstated

Meanwhile, Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren said the deal was dangerous to democracy, and called for 

Shaun King, an activist who made a name for himself during the early days of the the Black Lives Matter movement, also claimed he had permanently logged off the site - before continuing to Tweet. 'At its root, Elon Musk wanting to purchase Twitter is not about left vs right. It's about white power,' he wrote

Shaun King, an activist who made a name for himself during the early days of the the Black Lives Matter movement, also claimed he had permanently logged off the site - before continuing to Tweet. 'At its root, Elon Musk wanting to purchase Twitter is not about left vs right. It's about white power,' he wrote. 

'The man was raised in Apartheid by a white nationalist. He's upset that Twitter won't allow white nationalists to target/harass people. That's his definition of free speech.'

'And listen, I don't even like the Democratic Party,' he continued. 'So for me, this isn't about left vs right. Not at all. It's about how the richest man in the world, a son of Apartheid, raised by a white nationalist, wants to be sure his speech, and that of other white men, isn't censored.'

Comic book creator Erik Larsen appeared to follow through with his April 14 promise to delete his Twitter account should Musk be successful in acquiring the company.

'Nothing good can come from Elon Musk buying Twitter. At some point the 1st Amendment protecting FREE SPEECH was maliciously altered to the FREEDOM to LIE,' Larsen had written at the time. 'The Freedom to lie with impunity is one of the biggest dangers to American democracy.'

Meanwhile, Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren tweeted: 'This deal is dangerous for our democracy. Billionaires like Elon Musk play by a different set of rules than everyone else, accumulating power for their own gain. We need a wealth tax and strong rules to hold Big Tech accountable.'

Musk, who on Monday sealed a $44billion deal for the company just three weeks after starting the process, tweeted: 'I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means.' 

But naysayers, most from the Left, are angry and have said they will quit, although most have not followed through with the threat.

Amnesty International tweeted: 'Two words: toxic Twitter' while Rob Reiner, star of 1970s sitcom All In The Family, said he feared 'criminal' Mr Trump would now have his account reactivated, although the former president has ruled out a return and says he will stay on his own 'TRUTH Social' platform. 

The actor said: 'Now that Elon Musk is buying Twitter, the question for all of us is: Will he allow a Criminal who used this platform to lie and spread disinformation to try to overthrow the US Government to return and continue his Criminal activity? 

'And if he does, how do we combat it?' 

Rivals of Tesla have thrown their toys out of the pram, despite Musk insisting his acquisition is about free speech over profits.

Henrik Fisker, the Danish CEO of the electric vehicle maker Fisker, deleted his Twitter account shortly after the company confirmed that Elon Musk acquired 100% of the company. 

He Henrik tweeted: 'Please follow me on IG (Instagram) from now on if you want any updates. Thanks', using the hashtag #love.

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has questioned whether his fellow billionaire Musk could be making Twitter vulnerable to pressure from China, as a result of Tesla's extensive business liabilities in the Asian nation.

'Interesting question,' mused Bezos, who in 2013 bought The Washington Post with a view to protecting free speech and supporting journalism. 

'Did the Chinese government just gain a bit of leverage over the town square?' He commented on a retweet from a New York Times journalist, noting that Musk's Tesla was extremely exposed to China. China is Tesla's second largest market, and their manufacturers supply battery parts for Musk's company.

Twitter is banned in China by the country's authoritarian communist government, but there are fears the CCP could try and exert influence to stop users from abroad criticizing its government.

Bezos spoke hours after Musk, 50, on Monday sealed a $44 billion deal to take over Twitter, and vowed that he wanted to preserve the platform as a bastion of free speech. 

Several hours later, he appeared to moderate his barbed question, and heaped praise on Musk.

'My own answer to this question is probably not. The more likely outcome in this regard is complexity in China for Tesla, rather than censorship at Twitter,' he tweeted.

'But we'll see. Musk is extremely good at navigating this kind of complexity.'

Bezos and Musk are noted for their rivalry in space, with both men dedicating large chunks of their fortunes to exploration. Bezos dismisses Musk's plan to colonize Mars using his SpaceX rockets as unrealistic, while Musk has been scathing about the orbiting space station Blue Origin founder Bezos proposes. 

And it was not only Bezos questioning the takeover.

Twitter staff immediately began complaining about Musk's takeover, including software engineer Geraint Davies 

Chloe Barnes, Twitter's lead for global curation standards, added: 'Totally understand that this is entertainment for some. But please know that this is certainly not entertainment for me' 

Gerard Taylor, a senior software engineer, was conflicted: 'My current sentiment: Stock is up! YAY! But what about our company culture?'

Software engineer Addison Howenstine claimed Musk's takeover of his employer posed a threat to democracy

Star Trek actor George Takei also voiced his fears over Musk.

But he said he was not quitting Twitter, because giving a greater platform to extremists meant that moderates like him were even more important.

'I'm not going anywhere,' the 85-year-old tweeted. 

'Should this place become more toxic, I pledge to strive even harder to lift up reason, science, compassion and the rule of law. The struggle against fascism, misinformation, and hate requires tough fighters. 

'I hope you stay in the fight, right beside me.'

He joked that Musk was setting himself up for a challenge.

'The problems Elon Musk will face as the owner of a social media company will make him accelerate his Mars escape plans considerably,' he added.

MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid was her usual cynical self while responding to Musk's request for his detractors to stay and debate.

She declared: 'Translation: if his worst critics leave, Twitter will be as worthless as Gab, Gettr (lol) and Truth Social. 

'He needs y'all to stay on here so his 'free speech' people can harass you for fun. 

'Because dude does not ALWAYS believe in free speech...'

Jeff Bezos, 58, on Monday asked whether Musk was dangerously exposed to Chinese pressure, which would complicate his purchase of Twitter

George Takei, Star Wars actor, tweeted: 'I'm not going anywhere. Should this place become more toxic, I pledge to strive even harder to lift up reason, science, compassion and the rule of law. The struggle against fascism, misinformation, and hate requires tough fighters'

She then linked to an Insider article from March 27, which detailed the stories of several critics and an employee who were retaliated against for criticizing Musk and his companies. Insider reported that a journalist who was critical of a Tesla launch event was personally phoned by Musk, and told their Tesla order had been cancelled.

It was unclear whether Reid was declaring that she too was abandoning Twitter, where she has 2.1 million followers.

She pinned a tweet to her profile with 'a timely reminder' that her fans can find her on TikTok, Instagram, Counter Social, Pop Viewers and the Community app. 

'Have a blessed day!' she concluded.

Podcast host Amy Siskind said she was debating leaving the site, thanks to the 'absolutely awful' Musk taking the reins.

'I am sitting with my thoughts and watching, and haven't decided if I am staying here,' she tweeted. 

'I have a huge philosophical issue knowing whatever content I provide here goes directly towards enriching one man, who I think is absolutely awful. Watching. His platform is hemorrhaging users. 

'People need to understand that this is no longer a public company. Every post you make here is free content to enrich one man, Elon Musk. He is completely in control and answers to no one. I don't view him as a mentally stable person.'

Siskind was mocked for saying she'd remain on Facebook, whose owner Mark Zuckerberg has been blasted for the site's propensity to start fights and influence elections.

Robert Reich, Bill Clinton's labor secretary, said he was troubled by the significance of the deal.

'Musk and his apologists say if consumers don't like what he does with Twitter, they can go elsewhere,' he noted. 

'But where else would consumers go to post short messages that can reach millions of people other than Twitter? 

'The 'free market' increasingly reflects the demands of big money.'

Others took a more combative approach.

Rapper Ice-T also found the situation amusing, tweeting: 'It would kinda dope if Musk bought Twitter and just shut it off…. Lol'

Simu Liu, star of the 2021 Marvel film Shang-Chi, asked: 'Was there nothing better to do with 44 billion dollars?'

And Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers asked: 'Will we now get the edit tweet option?'