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LukeB 05-01-2016 01:07 PM
twitter accounts tweeting homophobic, racial, sexist abuse etc will be banned
 
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Twitter will punish users for "hateful" abuse, including homophobic, racist and transphobic tweets.

The social media website has clarified its Twitter Rules, which prohibit anyone from "inciting harm towards others" in such a way.

"You may not promote violence against or directly attack or threaten other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, disability, or disease," it reads.

Twitter's Megan Cristina added in a blog post: "The updated language emphasises that Twitter will not tolerate behaviour intended to harass, intimidate or use fear to silence another user's voice.

"As always, we embrace and encourage diverse opinions and beliefs - but we will continue to take action on accounts that cross the line into abuse."

Twitter recently introduced anti-troll measures, including phone verification to force users to identify themselves online.
good

Niamh. 05-01-2016 01:09 PM
As a social media site, I think it's only right they start policing anti social behaviour

King Gizzard 05-01-2016 01:09 PM
I'd like to see how they'll actually accomplish this they'll probably need to employ hundreds of staff

LukeB 05-01-2016 01:11 PM
I do feel some will get away with it.. aka Katie Hopkins

kirklancaster 05-01-2016 01:12 PM
I applaud this decision, but there goes half of their users.

Niamh. 05-01-2016 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LukeB (Post 8393897)
I do feel some will get away with it.. aka Katie Hopkins
Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should :idc:

King Gizzard 05-01-2016 01:13 PM
There needs to be a media blackout with her but she gets them so many hits :/

King Gizzard 05-01-2016 01:13 PM
Like, even saying "stop giving Katie Hopkins a platform" is giving her a platform. Catch 22

Niamh. 05-01-2016 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan (Post 8393903)
Like, even saying "stop giving Katie Hopkins a platform" is giving her a platform. Catch 22
I know :laugh:

King Gizzard 05-01-2016 01:18 PM
Don't see how it will work when people claim it's a joke and open to interpretation as well. But for serious cases with racism/homophobia/transphobia, yeah

billy123 05-01-2016 01:22 PM
LT will be furious.

kirklancaster 05-01-2016 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan (Post 8393912)
Don't see how it will work when people claim it's a joke and open to interpretation as well. But for serious cases with racism/homophobia/transphobia, yeah
Yeah - This is true. Let's just hope that 'Serious Cases' includes ***** like Hopkins, otherwise it is all a meaningless hollow gesture.

arista 05-01-2016 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 8393899)
Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should :idc:

do not be silly



Its good to have balance

Vanessa 05-01-2016 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 8393891)
As a social media site, I think it's only right they start policing anti social behaviour
There's so much abuse going on there, but nothing is ever done about it. It's the reason i rarely go there anymore, i find it disgusting. All abusive posters should be banned.

Niamh. 05-01-2016 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by arista (Post 8393923)
do not be silly



Its good to have balance
Don't you be silly Arista :nono:

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Originally Posted by Vanessa (Post 8393924)
There's so much abuse going on there, but nothing is ever done about it. It's the reason i rarely go there anymore, i find it disgusting. All abusive posters should be banned.
Yeah, I never got into Twitter anyway

Dominic 05-01-2016 01:27 PM
Great. Maybe the Bieber stans will stop bullying everyone

LukeB 05-01-2016 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 8393899)
Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should :idc:
which will damage her career:hehe:

Kizzy 05-01-2016 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 8393899)
Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should :idc:
I think by antisocial it means anti establishment, so she's safe.

LukeB 05-01-2016 02:05 PM
I wonder why they decided to do this now

Crimson Dynamo 05-01-2016 04:33 PM
does anyone know an alternative site that I can then now use?

ffs

Firewire 05-01-2016 04:35 PM
I've never been Twitter bullied

reece(: 05-01-2016 04:37 PM
It should've been this way from the get go

bots 05-01-2016 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet (Post 8394308)
does anyone know an alternative site that I can then now use?

ffs
there is always twatter as an alternative

Northern Monkey 05-01-2016 04:52 PM
Thing is,If they enforce this they will lose alot of users.If the ban hammer actually gets struck on a large scale then a good percentage will just boycott the site.Are they willing to lose all those users?I doubt it tbh.I think this is just hot air to try and appear PC.I think the reality will be a different story.If they did ban people like Hopkins then they will look like they are against free speech and it will go bad for them.


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