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How do they delete the tweet if they're locked out of the account?

There's a separate flow where they've sent the NYPost an email detailing why their account has been suspended with a link to the Tweet in question and a link saying "Delete this Tweet". As soon as they delete it, their account will be reinstated.

They've chosen not to delete for either "moral" reasons or "moral outrage" reasons, but the ball is in their court.

Don't think the "the ball is in their court" thing applies when you don't really have a choice.

I love the fact New York Post are leaving their account locked.

It is a better advertisement for the story, and worse for Twitter.

The irony of a giant company like Twitter falling for the Streisand effect is rich.

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