@Bitcoin, crypto is split on whether to censor controversial Twitter account

Bitcoin maximalists call for its removal for violating Twitter's terms of service and for false advertising, defenders of Bitcoin Cash and free speech are resistant to what they describe as "Censorship."

Originally, the account was an all-in-one-stop for everything Bitcoin.

The account started to become vocal about its support for Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin's controversial hard fork supported by Roger Ver-who allegedly owns the account.

Increased support for Bitcoin Cash did not bode well with most Bitcoin maximalists, who accused the account and its owner of false advertising and of violating Twitter's terms of service.

Bitcoin Cash supporters and free speech advocates were quick to respond, maintaining their position that Bitcoin doesn't have a single "Right" vision and that Bitcoin Cash exists as a different "Path" that Bitcoin could have taken in its evolution.

Calling for Twitter to ban the account contradicts Bitcoin's censorship resistant principles, Cermak said.

A large part of the crypto community that usually stays away from both Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash also contributed to the debate.

The hate is not channeled against the coin-BCH, but against the tactics employed by the BCH team to manipulate users into believing that bitcoin cash is bitcoin, say those criticizing the account.

The buy bitcoin page of Bitcoin.com uses enables new users to purchase "Bitcoin" without clarity that it is actually bitcoin cash they are purchasing, as asserted by several Redditors.

The get started with bitcoin guide on the website is also questionable, as it actually shows users how to get started with Bitcoin Cash, added another Redditor.