An account that calls out “liberal hypocrisy” has returned to Twitter after being suspended.
The account tweeted, “IM. BACK.”
It included a screenshot of a notification saying the account has been unsuspended.
IM. BACK. pic.twitter.com/drII9lTcLA
— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) February 16, 2022
The Washington Examiner previously reported Defiant Ls, the account that shares changing positions of liberal users, was suspended on Tuesday.
The account holder told the outlet Twitter suspended the account for violating the platform’s terms of service, including “Ban Evasion.”
Additionally, they attempted to appeal the ban but were told the account had been suspended, as The Washington Examiner reported.
Twitter suspends 'Defiant L's', account best known for highlighting Liberal hypocrisy
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) February 16, 2022
https://t.co/yT47e9Rba3
The ban garnered strong reactions from other Twitter users.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) tweeted, “Is pointing out liberal hypocrisy a violation of [Twitter] rules? Well lets find out.”
He included a screenshot from the account mentioning Quintez Brown who was named in an attempted shooting of a mayoral candidate.
Is pointing out liberal hypocrisy a violation of @twitter rules?
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 16, 2022
Well lets find out #DefiantLs @DefiantLs pic.twitter.com/KljHyujfHs
Check out other reactions below:
Here’s Defiant L’s last tweet before having the account with 350K followers blown up.
— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) February 16, 2022
Big tech is playing wack-a-mole for now, but when the time comes mass bannings and more mainstream accounts will go.
You can always stay in touch with me be joining https://t.co/gs1j9aPe0E. pic.twitter.com/XpqJWt1O6i
Twitter suspending Defiant L’s is the most defiant L of all.
— Rep. Darrell Issa (@repdarrellissa) February 16, 2022
The “Defiant L’s” account may be history, but if so then let it at least be said that they went out like absolute kings this morning. pic.twitter.com/Fmo3nxNuPw
— Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) February 16, 2022
Will be fascinated to someday hear an explanation on this – it's not targeted harassment, Defiant L's used screenshots to mock.
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) February 16, 2022
And if lighthearted mocking and keeping receipts (of publicly available tweets and articles) is Twitter ban-able then a lot of us are in trouble. https://t.co/jYXFrLksoD
Defiant L's didn't violate any rules, it violated the left's fake narratives by constantly exposing their hypocrisy and double standards. You can't be on the "right side of history" if you've been exposed as an unprincipled fraud. Defiant L's was effective-that's why it had to go
— Deb Heine, Dissident (@NiceDeb) February 16, 2022
A Twitter spokesperson told The Washington Examiner the account was “permanently suspended for violations of our ban evasion policy. As stated in the policy, we prohibit attempts to circumvent prior enforcement action, including through the use of other accounts.”
Fox News reported that a Twitter user received a comment from the account holder.
“So about an hour ago, [DefiantLs] account was suspended. The word currently is ‘ban evasion’ though I’ve never had an account suspended so I’ve never had a ban to evade. Regardless, I’ve appealed the suspension and will keep everyone updated,” the statement reads.
It continues, “Until then, I can be found at Instagram [defiant.ls] and also on GETTR at [defiantls] ha. Thanks for all the support and kind words. I hope to chat with you all again soon. Have a drink and keeping honking <3 DefiantLs.”