[LukeB]

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.]

As a social media site, I think it's only right they start policing anti social behaviour

[King Gizzard]

I'd like to see how they'll actually accomplish this they'll probably need to employ hundreds of staff

[LukeB]

I do feel some will get away with it.. aka Katie Hopkins

[kirklancaster]

I applaud this decision, but there goes half of their users.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LukeB

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

[King Gizzard]

There needs to be a media blackout with her but she gets them so many hits :/

[King Gizzard]

Like, even saying "stop giving Katie Hopkins a platform" is giving her a platform. Catch 22

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Like, even saying "stop giving Katie Hopkins a platform" is giving her a platform. Catch 22

I know

[King Gizzard]

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]

LT will be furious.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Nathan

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]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should

do not be silly



Its good to have balance

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

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.]

Originally Posted by arista

do not be silly



Its good to have balance

Don't you be silly Arista

Originally Posted by Vanessa

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]

Great. Maybe the Bieber stans will stop bullying everyone

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should

which will damage her career

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah that's true actually, can't see them banning her account........although they really should

I think by antisocial it means anti establishment, so she's safe.

[LukeB]

I wonder why they decided to do this now

[Crimson Dynamo]

does anyone know an alternative site that I can then now use?

ffs

[Firewire]

I've never been Twitter bullied

[reece(:]

It should've been this way from the get go

[bots]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

does anyone know an alternative site that I can then now use?

ffs

there is always twatter as an alternative

[Northern Monkey]

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.